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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 12:17:58 PM

Title: what kind of lube?
Post by: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 12:17:58 PM: When you go to Kesselring's, what kind of lube do you prefer they use when they bend you over the counter at check out time?

kesselrings prices have always been steep, but in the last year (and since Wholesale has disappeared) they are starting to price gouge worse than ever. you would think that they would pass some savings on to their customers with the recent boom in ammo hoarding- since its the customers that are keeping their shelves empty.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: wildweeds on May 17, 2013, 12:26:23 PM: Heard a rumor that it's for sale,perhaps you could buy it and lower the prices? :tup:
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 12:35:25 PM: wanna go halves on it? I think I have enough in my piggy bank... oh wait, I didn't even have enough for a couple boxes of target rounds at Kesselring' :'(s.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: TheSkyBuster on May 17, 2013, 01:11:19 PM: Kesselrings has a wide variety of lube in stock and on the shelves, (although it might be over priced) RCBS, Redding, Dillon, and my personal favorite: Hornady One shot are all available. Just make sure you pick up a can before you head to the register. :chuckle: Or better yet. If you don't like their prices. Don't shop there. :twocents:
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 01:16:31 PM: Quote from: TheSkyBuster on May 17, 2013, 01:11:19 PM
If you don't like their prices. Don't shop there. :twocents:

Novel Idea.

:tup: I try not to unless I am in a bind. I make it up there about once a year and thats enough to remind me why they don't get my business.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: TheSkyBuster on May 17, 2013, 01:23:48 PM: Quote from: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 01:16:31 PM

Novel Idea.

:tup: I try not to unless I am in a bind.

A local, Family owned business stocks an item you need, but the item costs more than from an online or big box store? We should Boycott them! :chuckle:
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 01:26:34 PM: Family ownded local businesses need to have a high level of customer service to offset the price difference compared to the box stores or online. From my visits if you are not a local and/or regular you get treated poorly.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: seth30 on May 17, 2013, 01:35:00 PM: Saturdays are not the day I prefer to go there, too many customers and not enough staff. Hit them up on a Monday through Friday and its day and night :twocents:
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: TheSkyBuster on May 17, 2013, 01:40:05 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 01:26:34 PM
Family ownded local businesses need to have a high level of customer service to offset the price difference compared to the box stores or online. From my visits if you are not a local and/or regular you get treated poorly.

I get annoyed or treated poorly by the staff from time to time. (much less often now that I only go on weekdays) I continue to shop there because I want to support local business and because they usually have what I need. If I have to pay a little more for components or ammo instead of driving to Tulalip, or ordering online from out of state I will.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 01:56:08 PM: I agree.....I have a local gun shop very close to work. I try and buy there and am good with the couple dollars here and there. However....they provide me good service.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: Stilly bay on May 17, 2013, 05:09:45 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 01:56:08 PM
I agree.....I have a local gun shop very close to work. I try and buy there and am good with the couple dollars here and there. However....they provide me good service.

good customer service goes a long way in my book and is worth paying a premium for, I haven't found it at K-rings yet. there have been multiple times where I have had adequate customer service from them. More often than not they give me the impression I am wasting their time by wanting to exchange my money for their goods.

I really do not feel compelled to support a local business nor do I feel its my responsibility especially when they aren't going the extra mile for the customer or offering outstanding deals or are at least consistently pleasant. with the economy being the way it is and gas prices climbing I can't afford to pay for a bad deal locally when I could get a much better one online and have the product dropped at my door.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: wildweeds on May 17, 2013, 06:31:47 PM: Skagit arms ain't any better on the customer service,even when you know exactly what you want AND the SKU order number and have cash in hand for a deposit on a BOLT ACTION PLAIN JANE HUNTING RIFLE.

If you know what you want,I've used a FFL dealer that I found who has EXCELLENT customer service,Federal Police Supply.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: NW-GSP on May 17, 2013, 06:33:04 PM: I have also had very poor customer service there. I always feel like I am a burden to them when I go in and need help with anything.
Title: Re: what kind of lube?
Post by: NW-GSP on May 17, 2013, 06:37:58 PM: Quote from: wildweeds on May 17, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Skagit arms ain't any better on the customer service,even when you know exactly what you want AND the SKU order number and have cash in hand for a deposit on a BOLT ACTION PLAIN JANE HUNTING RIFLE.

If you know what you want,I've used a FFL dealer that I found who has EXCELLENT customer service,Federal Police Supply.

I contacted skagit arms and I was wanting to order a basic model Remington 700 and they said that it was not worth their time to order it in.