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    And yet we slam H&F for diversifying. The H&F franchisee's are small business owners too. So long as they provide service and value they deserve a break.

    And there are small sole trader shops that wouldn't hesitate to do you over either, just like bigger ones.

    I go where the service is best and the price is right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    And yet we slam H&F for diversifying. The H&F franchisee's are small business owners too. So long as they provide service and value they deserve a break.

    And there are small sole trader shops that wouldn't hesitate to do you over either, just like bigger ones.

    I go where the service is best and the price is right.
    We don't slam H&F for diversifying.

    we slam them for trying to screw us over at every oportunity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    And yet we slam H&F for diversifying. The H&F franchisee's are small business owners too. So long as they provide service and value they deserve a break.

    And there are small sole trader shops that wouldn't hesitate to do you over either, just like bigger ones.

    I go where the service is best and the price is right.
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    Let's REMEMBER how H$F threw us under the bus during the firearm confiscation. They could have just keep their mouth shut but my goodness they did not hold back.
    Any of the private H$F franchise owners said anything back then? Oh, no. They were all toe in line.

    On the same token, went to Chch Ballingers as it was next to Swanndri and found an old 1kg pack of 8208. (that was an old pack lost in the back somewhere, 1 kg of powder ( the latest shipment) purchased via a small dealer was $147 while H$F was selling them for $199).Went to the counter and when ready to pay they asked for the FAL. i tried to explained to them that is not needed for reloading components. It took a good 15 min to convince them to call their manager and bloody do their homework.
    Sorry for them, but some people actually paid attention on the law changes and during the maths classes!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ronz View Post
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    Let's REMEMBER how H$F threw us under the bus during the firearm confiscation. They could have just keep their mouth shut but my goodness they did not hold back.
    Any of the private H$F franchise owners said anything back then? Oh, no. They were all toe in line.

    On the same token, went to Chch Ballingers as it was next to Swanndri and found an old 1kg pack of 8208. (that was an old pack lost in the back somewhere, 1 kg of powder ( the latest shipment) purchased via a small dealer was $147 while H$F was selling them for $199).Went to the counter and when ready to pay they asked for the FAL. i tried to explained to them that is not needed for reloading components. It took a good 15 min to convince them to call their manager and bloody do their homework.
    Sorry for them, but some people actually paid attention on the law changes and during the maths classes!
    We ask for FAL for powder at GC. Yes, I know it's not the law, it's a store policy. We don't record it against a name or anything like for ammo or guns, just sight it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coop View Post
    We ask for FAL for powder at GC. Yes, I know it's not the law, it's a store policy. We don't record it against a name or anything like for ammo or guns, just sight it.
    and why?
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    Quote Originally Posted by STC View Post
    and why?
    Because we can? I can only assume it's because the Tipples don't want powder being sold to randos off the street.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coop View Post
    Because we can? I can only assume it's because the Tipples don't want powder being sold to randos off the street.
    And why would that be? There is no legal reason to...

    Keep in mind that criminals can simply smuggle their ammo into the country, they do not have to pay the ridiculous prices that shills like you guys are charging...

    Then again, why are you screwing over your customer base at every opportunity? also because you can (or you think you do)
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    Quote Originally Posted by STC View Post
    And why would that be? There is no legal reason to...

    Keep in mind that criminals can simply smuggle their ammo into the country, they do not have to pay the ridiculous prices that shills like you guys are charging...

    Then again, why are you screwing over your customer base at every opportunity? also because you can (or you think you do)

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    You are not legally bound to buy powder from GC if you disagree with the policy to sight FAL.
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