Thanks to NET
I wanted to add my comments after I read about others "bad" experiences. I have only had good experiences with NET and Ted.
1. I, for one, don't want to have someone "greet me and be overly friendly" when I walk into a store, as I get enough of that S%&T at circuit city, etc. Is NET a laid back store, yes. I for one like that.
But, yes, I could tell he knew most of the other customers in the store, personally, so he was speaking to them before me. (Is that bad? No, it says he has a lot of return customers!)
2. When I was ready to look at guns and ask questions, Ted was right there and was extremely helpful. And in my initial plans for a Glock and a 22 target pisto, Ted spent over an hour with me discussing the pros and cons of each. I ended up buying a Glock 22 and Ruger MK111 22 and 500 rds of ammo. I left the store with a good feeling of buying the right guns for me. And, as a business man, he succeeded in making a sale, and getting a happy customer, that will return.
3. Ted is very big on his after sale support. Both in warranty (Lifetime on the Ruger) but also if I had any problems, i could be sure he would be there to help.
4. He didn't have the Glock mag holder I wanted, so he immediately ordered it for me, and I had it the next time I went to his store. So, again, this is the kind of gun store that will get my business.
5. And, yes, same as others, having NET about 10 miles from my house and FS about 50 miles (100 round trip) saves me a lot in time and gas.
6. Ted speaks very highly of Carl and other area gun shops. This also means he is a good business man. (I was in FS last week speaking to Carl, and Carl took a phone call from Ted looking for stock on some certain ammo. Again, a sign that good gun shops will back each other up, to help a customer.)
7. Ted's prices are usually equal to FS, and lower than other shops i have found. Only one cheaper than FS or Ted is Wally World.
And if you want a "big" glitzy gun shop, then go to Utah, Colorado, or Arizona, and you will see stores 10-20 times bigger than any Mass store.
But this is Mass, so shops like NET are a true find for MA gun owners.
BTW- I just stopped by Kittery Trading Post (maine) last week. I was very surprized to find most the prices (gun & ammo) HIGHER than NET or FS. Big store, 1000s of guns, lots of toys, but prices were not any better.
Sorry for the poster that has felt "mistreated" by Ted, because I for one will make him my primary shop.