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In reply to the discussion: Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy assault-style rifles pulled from shelves [View all]GatoGordo
(2,412 posts)20. A marketing decision
They won't be able to write it off as a loss, so they must think that the business they gain by destroying the firearms will be more than offset by the loss.
As a business, you have to weigh one against the other.** Firearms are expensive, though I don't know what percentage of their business is with shooters/hunters. I never went to Dicks unless it was for sporting attire (soccer cleats, baseball pants, etc). They closed their one store near me a couple years ago when a Scheels opened.
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**I'm a cabinet maker. I doubt I would be able to justify destroying X% of my inventory to score points with people who may/may not have done business with me in the past. It's a tough call.
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Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy assault-style rifles pulled from shelves [View all]
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2018
OP
Now we're talking. Think we'll see many gunners do responsible thing & destroy their lethal rifles?
Hoyt
Apr 2018
#4
Yes, I have, too. They have some nice camp gear and outdoor cooking equipment.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2018
#16
That's wonderful. Sadly, I've never been to any of their stores. Not into sports.
lunamagica
Apr 2018
#14
Please share your thoughts and prayers for these poor, destroyed weapons.
bullwinkle428
Apr 2018
#55