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maddram · 03-07-2008, 01:25 PM

Well I ordered a 9mm SC to carry since my service model is hard to conceal. Bud's Gun Shop had it listed for $477 delivered and I thought that was a fairly decent price so I went for it. Its kind of misleading I think that you have to pay with "cash" in order to get that price on their website. So when I placed my order and the guy said 49x.xx, I was like wait what and he said because I used a credit card I don't get the "cash discount". I bought from them this time, but I don't think I'll be a returning customer if they want to put all this crap in fine print.

cjive134 · 03-07-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maddram

Well I ordered a 9mm SC to carry since my service model is hard to conceal. Bud's Gun Shop had it listed for $477 delivered and I thought that was a fairly decent price so I went for it. Its kind of misleading I think that you have to pay with "cash" in order to get that price on their website. So when I placed my order and the guy said 49x.xx, I was like wait what and he said because I used a credit card I don't get the "cash discount". I bought from them this time, but I don't think I'll be a returning customer if they want to put all this crap in fine print.

A lot of the vendors on gunbroker charge 3% for credit, but if you send them a money order you get the quoted price. How much do credit card companies charge a vendor to use their service?? Seems kinda high.

bartonmd · 03-07-2008, 01:40 PM

I think it's between 2 and 4%... AMEX is on the high side and MC/Visa are on the low side...

Mike

chemtek76 · 03-07-2008, 01:42 PM

my XD45 was 455 w/ cash and 490 for credit at the store where I bought mine from. It is weird.

SgtWKPII · 03-07-2008, 01:45 PM

I have never had a problem with them.

They are just like most guys at a gun show, cash always gets you the best deal!

**XDONBOARD** · 03-07-2008, 01:45 PM

Another reason is many companies on gunbroker.com etc. dont have credit card machines and accept payment from paypal, which also charges 3%.

Hooz · 03-07-2008, 01:48 PM

MasterCard and Visa are both right around 2%, Amex is at 4%. That's why a lot of retailers don't accept Amex at all.

As for Bud's policy, it isn't "fine print", it is stated multiple places on their site, and it is a widely used practice for gun dealers. Places like Bud's don't have much margin on their guns, so taking a 2-4% hit on every one they sell takes a toll on the bottom-line.

I have ordered over $2500 worth of guns from Bud's so far, and I've found that even with the "non-cash price" and transfer fee at my dealer, it still comes out cheaper than buying locally on most everything.

But yes, if you send them a money order you'll get the "cash price". For me, paying the little extra is worth not hassling with running around to get the MO and waiting on the mail. But as always, YMMV.

Hooz · 03-07-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XDONBOARD

Another reason is many companies on gunbroker.com etc. dont have credit card machines and accept payment from paypal, which also charges 3%.

That's one of my pet peves, though. It says right in the PayPal terms of service:

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Originally Posted by PayPal ToS

You agree that you will not impose a surcharge or any other fee for accepting PayPal as payment. This restriction does not prevent you from imposing a handling fee in connection with the sale of goods or services, as long as the handling fee does not operate as a surcharge (in other words, the handling fee for transactions paid through PayPal may not be higher than the handling fee for transactions paid through other payment methods).

According to PayPal, you can't charge someone extra for paying via PayPal. Maybe I should post this on the EE over at AR15.com.

**Dozer** · 03-07-2008, 02:07 PM

"C.R.E.A.M - cash rules everything around me"

slugger6 · 03-07-2008, 02:09 PM

I bought a new XD9SC last week at the gun show for $445 cash. I never use plastic for gun purchases.

03-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
maddram XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 186	Buds Gun Shop Well I ordered a 9mm SC to carry since my service model is hard to conceal. Bud's Gun Shop had it listed for $477 delivered and I thought that was a fairly decent price so I went for it. Its kind of misleading I think that you have to pay with "cash" in order to get that price on their website. So when I placed my order and the guy said 49x.xx, I was like wait what and he said because I used a credit card I don't get the "cash discount". I bought from them this time, but I don't think I'll be a returning customer if they want to put all this crap in fine print. __________________ Springfield XD40 Service Springfield XD9 SubCompact Colt Python .357 S&W .38SPL wheelgun KelTec PF9 DPMS M4 Ruger 10/22 Ruger M77 7MM Mag Ruger M77 .270 Browning lever action .243 Remington 870 12ga (3)

03-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#5
SgtWKPII XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Camano Island, Warshington Posts: 19,860 Blog Entries: 19	I have never had a problem with them. They are just like most guys at a gun show, cash always gets you the best deal! __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ~Thomas Jefferson

03-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#6
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,724	Another reason is many companies on gunbroker.com etc. dont have credit card machines and accept payment from paypal, which also charges 3%. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#7
Hooz XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 2,073	MasterCard and Visa are both right around 2%, Amex is at 4%. That's why a lot of retailers don't accept Amex at all. As for Bud's policy, it isn't "fine print", it is stated multiple places on their site, and it is a widely used practice for gun dealers. Places like Bud's don't have much margin on their guns, so taking a 2-4% hit on every one they sell takes a toll on the bottom-line. I have ordered over $2500 worth of guns from Bud's so far, and I've found that even with the "non-cash price" and transfer fee at my dealer, it still comes out cheaper than buying locally on most everything. But yes, if you send them a money order you'll get the "cash price". For me, paying the little extra is worth not hassling with running around to get the MO and waiting on the mail. But as always, YMMV. __________________ XD-9 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

03-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#9
Dozer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 115	"C.R.E.A.M - cash rules everything around me" __________________ Luck favors the prepared.

03-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#3
bartonmd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central IN Posts: 214	I think it's between 2 and 4%... AMEX is on the high side and MC/Visa are on the low side... Mike

03-07-2008, 01:42 PM	#4
chemtek76 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carrollton GA Posts: 43	my XD45 was 455 w/ cash and 490 for credit at the store where I bought mine from. It is weird.

03-07-2008, 02:09 PM	#10
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,972	I bought a new XD9SC last week at the gun show for $445 cash. I never use plastic for gun purchases. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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