Hey Tenx,
Dunno bout what he's got in stock as we speak. He mentioned getting fresh supplies first week of November. He also said that the Gunmark rifles will be out by then.
But Pellets are in, some bows and a couple of scopes were mentioned to be in stock. Pellets are ~INR120/tin of 200. Bows no idea. Scope is as mentioned in the above post. Though he said 6k for the one piece mount to me.
You should, maybe, also consider the time for return of investment factor. .. If the demand is not all that 'sudden' one may have to block their cash reserves till the sale happens.
Very True. And thats whats happening too.
But, also, te lesser his margin, ht more the sales he can make, right ?
True. But only in a market where the target audience is more than here. Right now, its sold on a need basis. I dont think he moves more than maybe 5-10 rifles a year. And thats being optimistic.
If he gets that order in a month, then we can expect some changes. To see real differences, people'll have to wake up and realise how much fun air-rifles or pistols are.
Right now, dealers consider enquiries about imported air rifles/pistols as a quick one-time cash cow. Not as full time business. They cant too, judging by the fact that commercial import is banned.
Which is why people should stop complaining about dealers charging a premium. And see what can be done about legalising commercial imports.
So its pretty much a helpless situation! I guess.
