But I see guys drive all over town to save $ 30 on a gun too .....and that makes no sense either.
I somewhat resemble that remark. I don't drive all over town comparing prices. But, I will see what I can get a gun on gunbroker for and then check one or two of the local gunshops. If the net saving to me is $30+ (after accounting for transfer and shipping), I'm going to buy the cheaper gun. About 50% of the time I'll buy a gun online. 25% of the time I'll get one at a gun show and about another 25% I'll buy it from a gun shop.
I have no problem telling gun dealers that I shop price and if I'm paying more than $30 over and above my net cost of a gun via internet the convenience factor just isn't worth it. It's just as easy for me to purchase a gun over the internet - done it a dozen times with not one hiccup.
Believe me, these gun dealers know the drill - they're all over the internet selling their guns too.