Welcome to the Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums.
No I just believe in supporting local business, especially ones that treat me right. Bowers and 5280 are the two places I know I can go, get a decent price and treated well. The other places in town I have been to have not treated me well. Plain and simple.Originally Posted by clos
Funny, I went into 5280 earlier TODAY and felt like a pos in there. I had called @ 10:30am to ask about a situation where I had just traded for a Noveske ar15 and wanted their assistance in value and possibly trading for something I'm more into. Talked to "Josh" when I called, he said "oh yeah bring it down, let us look at it and we'll take it from there" I finally showed up, around 1:30-2:00 and right away it felt like it's going to be an up hill battle. After waiting/walking around trying to get to talk to someone, it takes 15 mins before I even get to talk to ANYONE about what I had in mind. (it's Memorial Day weekend, but it wasn't standing room only, if you know what I mean) Wouldn't you know it, the guy that I'm finally able to actually talk to says, "we don't do appraisals" (nice) so I proceed with, "well I'm interested in a possible trade then" EVENTUALLY I get my weapon looked at, probably the 3rd or 4th guy that looks at it is the "guy" that needs to look at it. He grabs the weapon looks through it like he should, sit down in front of a computer likes he's going to "look something up on the net" then nothing. After waiting for god knows how long, my 4 year old son looks at me and says, "daddy I have to pee" so I'm out. I tell a guy behind the counter, same guy that I finally get to talk to in the very beginning, I'm done waiting and I would just like to get my weapon and leave. Get outside, then to a gas station (7-11 just south of there on Marshall) and decide to give the benefit of the doubt and call in and see if I can move forward with anything, nope. Didn't happen, TOO BUSY.
Sorry I didn't have 15k I could drop on a Class III weapon or whatever would have gotten your attention 5280 Armory. My business didn't mean 5hit to you, obviously.
thanks for the experience
I have to say that I do feel bad for you. It has been a few years since I dealt with Matt and Gina. I have never had any dealings with any of there "employees" since the last gun I bought from them was at there house.
It might be time to give them a wake up call to let them know what is going on.
I see you running, tell me what your running from
Nobody's coming, what ya do that was so wrong.
Thanks Mod.
I too, enjoy supporting our local guys, from the eggs/beef/elk/buffalo that we eat, milk that we drink etc etc my wife and I are big supporters of our local economy. We get to where we buy our eggs, local Arvada gentleman, and you see/feel the owner just takes pride in what he does, he is very friendly to our kids, and you see/feel how he genuine he is. Really shows why supporting our local businesses is a great thing.
I don't take any joy in what I said in the above post, but the way I felt was not how anyone should feel in any situation. Yes their inventory is to die for. A bit over priced, but it's ok we don't mind since we're supporting the local business.
Last edited by yankeefan98121; 05-27-2011 at 21:33.
This is gonna take a while...............
The most important thing to be learned from those who demand "Equality For All" is that all are not equal...
Gun Control - seeking a Hardware solution for a Software problem...
Surely, you don't think we are all just making this shit up. Do you think we went in to 5280 hoping to get treated like shit? WTF? With this many guys on this site complaining, it makes it, MORE THAN OBVIOUS, that their customer service is somewhat lacking.
If someone here is good friends with them, they should point out this thread to the owners. If the owner reads it and doesn't give a rats ass, that would explain the customer service you get from some of the employees there. If he does care, he would have the chance to change things.
No I do not think anyone is making this shit up. I am talking about my personal experiences there, just like you are. The place is packed with customers every day they are open. I know people on here have had a bad experience there. That sucks for them, but me and plenty of others have had positive experiences.
I saw certain people making multiple posts about their "one" bad experience. Which to me seems more like a vendetta than a simple review. So in interest of fairness, I questioned it.
I like to shop there, and obviously so do many other people. At this point I have given my opinion, dealt with you taking it personally, now I'm done with this thread. I will point out this thread to the owners, and see what they say. But in the end, I will shop there because they have never done me wrong.
I can promise you, I'm not taking it personal. My panties are made of steel and cannot be twisted over something that doesn't amount to a hill of beans.
And, for those who don't like them and are looking for an alternative in the area,
I am happy to announce that I got a card in the mail from none else than Parker Arms, now reopening on June 28th at 3825 Kendall St in Wheatridge.
Don't know them and I am not affiliated, but what the hell they cannot be possibly any worse than 5280 and they are about two blocks from home!
I AM EXCITED!!!
Maybe they'll take the place of Gunsmoke.
"There are no finger prints under water."
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
