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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: ren on July 10, 2013, 10:38:46 PM
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I recently was shopping for barrel work and while I tried to "buy local" it was easier and cheaper for me to ship it to ADCO Firearms on the mainland.
Why?
- it was cheaper even with shipping and insurance
- fast turnaround: barrel threading and bead blast I had it back in 7 days and that was including the 4th of July. A local smith said he was going to take about 30-45 days for the job and wanted 1/2" of barrel just in case he messed up the threads ???
- easier, I went to ADCO's website and purchased the service online, printed it out, packaged my barrel, paid postage online at www.usps.com (http://www.usps.com), printed label and dropped off package at post office near work
- ADCO's detailed explanation of its services on their website and presence on boards showed me that they are not only smiths but knew what they were doing; they explained things on their website and are active on other boards. They are also multi-disciplined shooters. I had confidence in their work.
In addition, I've used White Oak Precision and Compass Lake before largely in part because of they are accomplished shooters and have a solid reputation for good work.
While I know many may argue that I should've been patient and paid more to "buy local" and support vendors in Hawaii; the cost, service and satisfaction doesn't warrant a decision to stay local. I can only guess that it is very expensive to maintain a shop here but if you have the desire these are some points that I take into consideration: confidence in your work and overall service. Trying to contact some local smiths was rather challenging.
Don't get me wrong, I do buy other products and may spend a little more to support retailers here.
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You're the customer and you get to choose who you want to go for certain things. No shame in that.
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This is completely true, not really the same thing but..
I got a new bike frame and needed a shop to put the headset in as I don't have the tools (could have just asked to borrow their tools..) anyways I ask them if I can give them my frame and if they can throw it in while I am at school (2hrs) and they laugh and say no..and that it will take at least a week to get done..so I left, went to a different bike shop and had it done within five minutes.
You gotta have options.
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This tends to be a really touch subject...
If sales and services has anything to do with machining and / or raw materials, it's almost never going to be cheap.
Most of us bust our asses paying the day-to-day bills and just living day-to-day.
Price is a concern.
Time is also a concern.
If you can balance the two, then it's usually a satisfactory transaction.
I've been to many local shops / stores (not necessary gun related) that didn't want to deal with the "small sh*t" - how the hell do you expect to build your reputation???
This is when the law of economics kicks in - supply and demand.
Bottom line, as long as you're happy with your purchase and service, that's all that matters.
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This is completely true, not really the same thing but..
I got a new bike frame and needed a shop to put the headset in as I don't have the tools (could have just asked to borrow their tools..) anyways I ask them if I can give them my frame and if they can throw it in while I am at school (2hrs) and they laugh and say no..and that it will take at least a week to get done..so I left, went to a different bike shop and had it done within five minutes.
You gotta have options.
LOL, I have that exact problem. Which shop did you get it done at? Bike Factory Waipio said they could but I'd prefer someone in town.
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LOL, I have that exact problem. Which shop did you get it done at? Bike Factory Waipio said they could but I'd prefer someone in town.
Lol yeah it was BF Waipio, I mean it was around (like the 18th, that was their excuse for why it would take a week) Christmas but it's like a 5 min job! Ended up going to BikeWorx in Mililani.
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This is completely true, not really the same thing but..
I got a new bike frame and needed a shop to put the headset in as I don't have the tools (could have just asked to borrow their tools..) anyways I ask them if I can give them my frame and if they can throw it in while I am at school (2hrs) and they laugh and say no..and that it will take at least a week to get done..so I left, went to a different bike shop and had it done within five minutes.
You gotta have options.
All u need is a.hammer or vise.
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All u need is a.hammer or vise.
True, but it was a zero stack headset and was a bit sketched out on it. Plus when a frame cost 3k (got it for 1700) I didn't want to risk it!
It's the only thing I got to LBS for now days.
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What are the other local shops charging for barrel threading?
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Anyone local able to do a GOOD trigger job on a Beretta 92?
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You should've supported your FFL because without them how would you get your firearms?
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How much did you pay for the work?
How much was shipping both ways?