layaway and test firing question

[tmccorkel]

So, I went to a local range, where I have a pistol on layaway. I was hoping to do a side-by-side comparison with a pistol I already own. Well, the guy behind the counter told me it was only possible if I paid the remaining balance.

I've been to this store before, and was allowed to test-fire two different pistols before puchasing, so I figured they would have no problem. Was it because I had already committed to buying one? Any thoughts?

Edit: The pistol was used, not new..

 

[rockhopper46038]

Just a guess, but probably just trying to protect the value of the gun as NIB just in case you never complete the layaway payments.

 

[tmccorkel]

If it was new, I could see that. It was a used pistol- carry wear and all.. lol.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Ha! That was material information missing from your post!

 

[tmccorkel]

I fixed it!

 

[Dr.Midnight]

I've never put a gun in layaway before, so I don't know what your options are, but if it were me, I would do everything I could to back out of the deal.

I work in the service industry, and I do everything I can to provide superior service to my clients, so I have little patience for what I perceive as poor customer relations. I've heard the old saying, "Everyone has a bad day." Fine, just don't have it around me.

 

[tmccorkel]

Interesting view there.. I do know that someone rented a gun last year and took his own life, so they may have change their policies. I'm going to call tomorrow and ask some questions. The price was good-really good. I just hope they're not hiding anything.