Ruger Gunsite Scout Reverse Auction?

[vancouverbc]

Reverse auction stall out at a thousand bucks or will it resume today?

https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting/ruger-scout-308-winchester-bolt-action-rifle-left-handed-f-rg-736676068142

 

[Western Metal Inc]

Reverse auction stall out at a thousand bucks or will it resume today?

https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting/ruger-scout-308-winchester-bolt-action-rifle-left-handed-f-rg-736676068142

The auction ended when I called it a night. The price for the 308 and 223 will stay at $995.00.
https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting-category/rifles-non-restricted?field_product_brand_tid%5B%5D=564&sort_order=DESC&sort-order=price-desc

 

[saskdude99]

The auction ended when I called it a night. The price for the 308 and 223 will stay at $995.00.
https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting-category/rifles-non-restricted?field_product_brand_tid%5B%5D=564&sort_order=DESC&sort-order=price-desc

Seems like a gimmick sale. Reverse auction with reserved selling price(not mentioned). You guys are better than that.

 

[Western Metal Inc]

This is the first reverse auction that the firearms price reached the point of break even. These two firearms will likely be returned to the distributor. If you know a lefty looking for a great deal on 2 very nice firearms let them know.

 

[vancouverbc]

Seems like a gimmick sale. Reverse auction with reserved selling price(not mentioned). You guys are better than that.

I have to agree. Sorry Western Metal but poor business practice IMO. If you go down that road, take the loss if that is what it takes or don't start the game.

 

[saskdude99]

Live and learn. I had a major hunting shop for years. Taking a loss is sometimes justified if it's not moving. Businesses need cash flow and not everything generates a profit. Never make a customer feel slighted.

 

[Steyr101]

This is the first reverse auction that the firearms price reached the point of break even. These two firearms will likely be returned to the distributor. If you know a lefty looking for a great deal on 2 very nice firearms let them know.

Then don’t call it a reverse auction. That would imply the price is lowered incrementally until it’s sold.

 

[smokeater40]

If I was a lefty, I may have jumped on this. Too late now.

 

[Fastxr]

Instead of a reverse auction why not just post the MSRP, the current price and say "Make a reasonable offer" rather than a confusing reverse auction with a hidden reserve?

 

[Hydrain]

Chasing the dime and lost the dollar

 

[derrick1978]

Yep, this was dumb.

 

[chola]

If I was a lefty, I may have jumped on this. Too late now.

they were both lefties i thought when i looked last night

 

[Hihi962]

It is very tempting

 

[VinnyQC]

Next time a lefty come cryin about not having choices in rifles I'll point to this thread.

 

[derrick1978]

Next time a lefty come cryin about not having choices in rifles I'll point to this thread.

A deceptive reverse auction?

 

[Combat Photog]

This was very poorly thought out, think before hitting the ENTER key

 

[Western Metal Inc]

Thank you for all the constructive criticism. The 556/223 has sold. If you know a lefty looking for a 308 we have one left.

 

[vancouverbc]

If you know a lefty looking for a 308 we have one left.

I think you may have missed the plot on this one. Take care Western Metal.

 

[driller212]

They are offering the rifle up at cost (maybe even below) and people whine. Typical CGN.

 

[vancouverbc]

They are offering the rifle up at cost (maybe even below) and people whine. Typical CGN.

We were discussing ethical business practices which is important to some of us that want to decide which companies get our loyalty and our money. It is good for businesses to hear this and creates better competition in the market place. You on the other hand did nothing more than make an irrelevant comment. good day to you sir.