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Posted: 3/24/2005 7:38:02 AM EDT
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I ordered most of my major parts directly through DPMS. After the fact, I discover that I could have ordered the same DPMS parts through distributors for way less. I guess it's just a rookie mistake. However I still don't understand it. I bought my lower for the catalog price of $179, and upper for $125. After seeing posts on this site, as well as prices on various AR15 parts sites, I see new DPMS stripped lowers for $105 and uppers for $100. I have seen sometimes that when you buy directly from a manufacturer you pay a few bucks more or less. I don't understand this big of a percentage difference. Oh well, now I know. At least I got free shipping (nothing's free). Still waiting for DPMS "16 Heavy AP4 chrome barrel ($221). Five weeks and counting... cd. |
Almost like what Bushmaster's doing. Except Bushmaster is only giving dealors a 10% markdown, causing dealors to charge more than retail to make any sort of profit. |
I talked to Bushmaster about becoming a direct dealer, and found out that we could get the guns cheaper through our distributors than BM direct. |
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