I posted this here because I'd like input from some of the representatives of the various stores, as well as input from the rest of INGO. Mods, move it if this isn't acceptable.
What is the best way of building a relationship at an LGS? I'm talking about being the guy who walks in to the shop and is known by his name. The guy the employees talk to all the time and sometimes they throw him a discount or let him handle the newest whiz-bang Blaster 5000 before it hits the shelf.
There are some who are fortunate enough to be in the shop buying something every week, and I assume they eventually grow to be well-known.
But what about someone who doesn't have a lot of money to plop down all of the time? Is there really any love for the guy who just comes in wanting to talk? I've heard some gun store employees talk about how they can't stand "that guy who comes in and sits around and never buys anything."
So how about it LGS reps and fellow INGOers? What's the secret?
What is the best way of building a relationship at an LGS? I'm talking about being the guy who walks in to the shop and is known by his name. The guy the employees talk to all the time and sometimes they throw him a discount or let him handle the newest whiz-bang Blaster 5000 before it hits the shelf.
There are some who are fortunate enough to be in the shop buying something every week, and I assume they eventually grow to be well-known.
But what about someone who doesn't have a lot of money to plop down all of the time? Is there really any love for the guy who just comes in wanting to talk? I've heard some gun store employees talk about how they can't stand "that guy who comes in and sits around and never buys anything."
So how about it LGS reps and fellow INGOers? What's the secret?