The Depression Is Now Setting In

CravingGlory

CravingGlory

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Needing some group therapy from my CGN brothers.

I'm building my dream AR -15; my first build and carefully selectin and purchasing each part, buying each payday, making this take quite a long period of time to complete, but loving each and every component that I buy.

I have been carefully watching one of the parts online as I saved up to buy it, making sure that it is still available, lovingly looking at the picture and reading the product description like a dialed in addict with an AA bible.

Today was the day! I finally have the money, it shows in stock on line, the store shows in stock on its own system, I had the day off and devoted it to picking up my new, quality being vital piece of what is growing to be the most personal firearm I have ever had; building the carefully selected pieces into my perfect baby...

I drive to the store, land a parking spot on this always busy street right in front of the store! I am then convinced, the stars have aligned, the crecendo has piqued, the world finally makes sense to me and it is all about to pay off!

I walk into the store, beeline straight to the counter with a little swagger to my step and recite the lyrics of the song that is the part that I wish to trade my money for and bring it to its new home; to the place it was destined to be since it's inception!

The test is all a blur. Words and phrases eluding to "should be here... Shows in stock... let me take a look... let me ask around..."

I saw where this was going, but no part of me was accepting it. I looked where it was supposed to be, I checked online with my phone (even as I write this, it still shows online), I even check every other shelf in the store before it all finally leeches into my resistant grey matter...

To add confirmation to the horrid conclusion I was slowly coming to on my own, I hear the dreaded words...

"Sorry man, it looks like we are sold out" Drop the mic.

The rest was a haze of words, "We have this one... This brand is good... I would give this one a try" along with others that I heard, but did not want to accept.

This being my local small business that I will pay a little extra if it comes to it to offer my support, I ended up purchasing another brand, then driving home in silence, walking straight to my safe and putting the bastardized version of the angel I planned on bringing home into my safe, still in the bag, unable to look at it, let alone be excited about what is now the heart of my dream build :-(

On this day, I am a sad man.
 
Man, you should have just waited for you the brand you had your heart set on to come in. I know they will order parts in for you there, prepaid. This is my Local store, I've had nothing but good experiences at Wanstalls but a slip up is bound to happen now and again. Anyways .. I would have just waited for the one I was set on If I were ye!

Maybe brand B will be good. ok ok it's never AS good.:runaway:
 
mjay22 said:
Man, you should have just waited for you the brand you had your heart set on to come in. I know they will order parts in for you there, prepaid. This is my Local store, I've had nothing but good experiences at Wanstalls but a slip up is bound to happen now and again. Anyways .. I would have just waited for the one I was set on If I were ye!

Maybe brand B will be good. ok ok it's never AS good.:runaway:
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I wish, but no more coming in :-( They are a short walk away from me, so I would have waited for them to order one in and returned to pick it up if that was an option. Definitely a "family" vibe in the store, and they deserve the business. Just bummed out :-(
 
Tell us which part anyway, you will surprise how many spare parts that people has in the closet somewhere.
 
IBT, shows in stock online (don't remember the store), order it, only to get the dreaded phone call or email that "there was a stock issue, no inventory".
And no, they don't honour this -- just give you a refund.
 
Sucks to hear that Glory, but did our wonderful local crackhead residents make you smile at all on your voyage?

Almost always see something funny when I park beside Chevron an glance towards KFC.
 
Man, you should have just waited. I'm sure they appreciate your business, but it is business. If you can get what you're looking for elsewhere you should. Sounds like you've put a lot of research and effort into your baby, now you have let something get in your way. Don't know what to say, sounds like you are your own worst enemy on this one. If your not happy, take back the part and get what you want.... if not, don't complain.
 
See, by not naming the part, I was hoping to avoid the fair share of jerk-off comments like the two above or spend an hour explaining why I cannot get the part elsewhere. I also wanted to avoid the opinionated professors that will tell me so maturely why my choice "sucks" and what cool logo etched choice would be so much better.

Saying that I am "just looking for attention" is such an idiotic statement, so please think before you barf up words on a post, just to get the negative attention you are seeking. Why does anyone post on any board? To get attention! Some want your attention so they can pick your brain. Some to offer their advice. Some to be helpful, some to be jerks. Some to vent, others to offer them support. The l reasons why are virtually endless, but if you did not capture anyone's attention, posting would be redundant. Kind of like the point you were making with that negative attention seeking comment. Costs nothing to keep the negativity to yourself.

For the overly curious that just gotta know (guilty on multiple occasions myself) it is a BCG that I wanted. Comparative elsewhere was way outside of my even inflated budget, paying double for a logo and getting an inferior product regardless.
 
CravingGlory said:
See, by not naming the part, I was hoping to avoid the fair share of jerk-off comments like the two above or spend an hour explaining why I cannot get the part elsewhere. I also wanted to avoid the opinionated professors that will tell me so maturely why my choice "sucks" and what cool logo etched choice would be so much better.

Saying that I am "just looking for attention" is such an idiotic statement, so please think before you barf up words on a post, just to get the negative attention you are seeking. Why does anyone post on any board? To get attention! Some want your attention so they can pick your brain. Some to offer their advice. Some to be helpful, some to be jerks. Some to vent, others to offer them support. The l reasons why are virtually endless, but if you did not capture anyone's attention, posting would be redundant. Kind of like the point you were making with that negative attention seeking comment. Costs nothing to keep the negativity to yourself.

For the overly curious that just gotta know (guilty on multiple occasions myself) it is a BCG that I wanted. Comparative elsewhere was way outside of my even inflated budget, paying double for a logo and getting an inferior product regardless.
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Lol you're funny!
 
Grove said:
Sucks to hear that Glory, but did our wonderful local crackhead residents make you smile at all on your voyage?

Almost always see something funny when I park beside Chevron an glance towards KFC.
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At least winter is coming and the herd thins a bit. They seemed to have multiplied this summer. Build a shelter, they will come. A lot of pregnant staggerers lately too. Keeping the Ridge classy :p
 
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