Thread: Importing, Shipping, pitfalls and work arounds

Originally Posted by Sidney

The bricks and mortar retail outlet model may not completely disappear, but it needs to change considerably if its going to remain. The only advantage locals have is above and beyond service... that may be something that I would pay extra for.... but as discussed that has still to become something that local retailers actually offer....

This fits really well with what a mate of mine is experiencing at the moment locally.

Let's say he's a really motivated potential buyer of a scarce quality rifle. I did some ringing around for him, and he's done plenty.

The rifle(s) in question have been tracked down in a couple of stores. So then he says ' can I buy it, and you courier it to my local to pick up?'

The reply... ' oh yeah-nah, one of the guys was in on Friday and he's pretty keen aye...'

WTF ? This thing is worth thousands and thousands, no deposit paid by the local, no commitment by the store to follow up with the local guy and get back to my mate.

Frankly I was stunned when he told me....fukn yeah-nah, what a fucking disgrace.

Trouble is, they've got what he wants, and they've got no competition...gutting... above and beyond service?, it's not part of their psyche.

B