I have had bad experiences with Guncity in Auckland and Christchurch, but I placed an online/phone order with a lady in Christchurch and she was very helpful and easy to deal with.
So she restored some faith in GC to me.
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I have had bad experiences with Guncity in Auckland and Christchurch, but I placed an online/phone order with a lady in Christchurch and she was very helpful and easy to deal with.
So she restored some faith in GC to me.
Just had some excellent service from Ross at Sportways Gunshed. :thumbsup:
Ross is a good guy, he has liberated a lot of $ from my wallet :-)
Vern wilsons in te awamutu is not too bad either. Pretty good ammo prices. $7 difference (ie cheaper) on a box of .22 ammo than from a big green 'out there doing it store' . Maybe I shoulda being ' online buying it' (rolls eyes).
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I would recommend Petone gun shop to the Wellintonians. The guy their is very helpful and tries helping you out in all ways.
I bout my 6.5x55 from there and am buying my ammos and other stuff from there too. I went in there yesterday to get ammo for my weekend trip and started a conversation with him.
Told him about the problem of standard weaver rings not fitting my scope rail. He asked me describe the rail and upon that he advised that the right rings would be the Parker Hale which is english product.. He even googled it to show me the right one and said he will keep a watch if he finds one too..
Really appreciated his help as that gave me the info to put up here asking fellow memebers if they have spares that they would like to sell. The good news is the @Maca49 has asked me to PM him as he has spare sets..
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...e-rings-12447/
Cheers
Recently dealt with Wayne at Magnum Imports in Wgtn - clear communication, straight talking and went the extra mile sourcing some product on back order-
He'll be seeing more $$ from me in the future
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Shit Maca that carpet needs a water:D
PM your address and I'll send them down, I think they are 1" I check, it's 1" you want?
Reminded myself why I spend my money at the Outdoorsman this morning, went in to inquire about a box of Barnaul .308 ammo. They didnt have any but getting the sense that I was after a heavy bullet at low price he offered to do me some 180gr hand loads at a very good price. And on top of that was very helpful with some other info I was after, even providing contact details for the people who could help me further.
A lot of retailers wont even give the little guy a second thought but the team at the Outdoorsman have always provided outstanding service, over and above what is asked:thumbsup:
Good service makes a good business. And the best part is it doesnt cost you a cent. I'll always give my money to somone who makes me feel welcome even if it costs me a little more.
Invest a little time in your clients/customers, and they will invest cash in you...
Just like to put one in for Digit at NZ ar15 for putting up with my many email questions and then all my questions yesterday . Got the rifle at a great price and a scope with a free mount and my friend got some bits also .
We got the rifle to the range and after 10 rounds and cleaning inbetween to sight we achived 1 moa group and 1 sub moa group @ 100M needless to say im very happy
Stopped by Reloaders en route back from a friend's place and arrived at 1235 as they were closing the doors. In my sinus infected addled state I mistook them for customers and forgot that they close at 1200.
Anyway as I alighted the vehicle, I was greeted with a "what are you after mate?" Told them i was after some x39 and we popped inside and concluded the transaction and i thanked him.
Most stores would have been "sorry we are closed". Another reason why I continue to be a customer of theirs.
Nah Dundee it was $25 for a hundy pk of cci's and $18 at verns....
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My opinion about best gun shop is, the one who don't only focus in the profit. However few of the following are all about profit they also offer me a great costumer service when I need it.
Wilhelm Arms and Optics ChCh, Reloaders Akl, Gunworks ChCh, Hamils Wanaka, Huntin and Fishin NZ Cromwell.
So here is my 50cent.
Every one is out to make a profit man, I sure as shit dont work for free. Good service is one of the best ways to add value to a retail business.
It doesnt cost you a cent, and people will always come back to a place where they feel welcome.
Workshop innovations
Emailed asking about how I can pay as I don't do credit cards and stuff and didn't see an online banking option. He emailed back within 20min told me what one to choose. Done and dusted. Here 2 days after I asked how to pay. Packed really well and came with some jelly beans.
Good stuff.
Wasn't sent with Fastway then @Toby.
Gun City AKL
I pulled in there last Friday on my way down to "Toe paw", only because they had all the gear I wanted at one location and it was also closest to motorway on/off ramp. Bought some ammunition, a head lamp and a utility knife. Entered the store and gave the salesman specific details on the products I wanted.
They didn't have the knife I wanted so showed me three other knives which were between 3 and 5 times the price of the one that I was after. I can't really fault him for trying to upsell me, he is a salesman after all but I ignored the ones on offer and pointed out a Cold Steel Outdoorsman instead.
All in all the guy's attitude was great - friendly, efficient and didn't try pursue the upsell when I said "no". Gave me a bit of a discount on all the gear too.
Chris at Competition Guns
Dude is fast, clear and straight up
Vern Wilsons in te awamutu gets another tick cos they fixed up my wife's scope mounts after rifle had being purchased new from the big green. He also got rifle threaded through him and bought a suppressor from them as well instead of buying of the net. Will be going there tommorrow to buy some ammo for the kids to practise to get ready for the Arohena School Hunt next weekend. If weather is not too rough will have a play wifeys 17 hmr to get it dialed in a bit better for 100 metres.
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Action Outdoors (HB Marine ) Napier
Craftys, Hastings
Good old fashioned service
+1 for action outdoors.
Not too sure about craftys though...
Stue and Ellen at otago sports depot in Alexandra have always taken great care of me and helped immensely with good advice, service and general freindlyness as well as good prices on weapons and reloading gear. Also Larry at h&f Cromwell is a top bloke too
I'm in the market for some gear-
Reloaders - fast, professional, helpful, would happily buy from again
Workshop Innovations - replied to question really quick - very clear and good service
Shooters Supplies - used their online enquiry form and I haven't heard dick for 3or4 days
The boys at Oamaru Sports and Outdoors are a great bunch of blokes to deal with
Hamils Tauranga is great Stacey and Marcus will always go out of their way and they make a mean cuppa, also Alan at Whakatane H&F is a good bugger that Always gives me a good deal.
Went in there the other day (action), very disappointed :( Might give Craftys a whirl, is there anywhere else in Napier/Hastings that the staff members will actually speak to me and want to jack up some deals for free advertising for their shop? Don't really want to support H&F, interested in a family owned business if possible.
I miss my Mainly Hunting in Wellington :oh noes: