James Wayne Gun Shop in Victoria????

[Acera]

Does anyone know about a gun shop in Victoria that goes by the name 'James Wayne Firearms'?
2608 NORTH LAURENT ST.

They have a few listings for some shotguns on Gunbroker, with good prices but can't find out much. Some internet reports says he has a store front, others say not. Hoping that we got a resident of that area who can fill me in.

Any background with dealing with this guy would also be appreciated.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

Interesting.
I've also seen some cool stuff on Gunbroker offered by this shop/guy/whatever.
Hadn't bought anything from them yet, so I don't know. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread to see what turns up.

 

[subseashooter]

Ummmm....why not ask the question through gunbroker?

 

[Acera]

Ummmm....why not ask the question through gunbroker?

Looking for more personal experiences, and I have not gotten a response from the questions I sent him last week through that system.

 

[hardcase60]

According to Google maps, the address comes back to "James Wayne Properties". It is a standalone building on the outer edge of what appears to be an older rundown strip shopping center.
Facebook:
James Wayne Properties
Commercial Real Estate · Real Estate Agent
2608 N Laurent St
Victoria, TX 77901-4135
Phone (361) 578-1258

 

[Acera]

Ok, finally got my answer from them this morning. If they think I will drive that far, and pay a minimum entrance fee of $50 to just look at their guns they must be smoking crack..................

Mr. Wayne is an FFL dealer however we are not a storefront. We are by appointment only. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM and we see gun appointments between 10AM-4PM. Our guns are not on display to the general public so if you would like to see a certain firearm(s) just let know.
We do charge a $25 nonrefundable fee (per person) for entering the building. Also if you want to see more than 4 firearms the fee may be slightly higher. Our company does about 98% of our gun sales on the Internet and we don't always have the staff available for walk in customers.

Let us know what you decide.

Thanks,
Ada Adames

 

[ussblade]

Might be why I never heard of them, and I live in Victoria.

 

[hkusp1]

A charge for entering the building and an additional charge for showing a customer some guns? yeah they can kiss my white irish ass on that one.

 

[single stack]

Internet only sales as far as I know.
A friend has dealt with them and had a good experience.
They seem to be good folks.

 

[subseashooter]

I think I'll be avoiding Mr. Wayne's GB listings from here out. If you don't have the people to meet 'n greet customers, that's no biggie.....this? Unacceptable.

 

[itchin]

The best gun shop in Victoria is academy. Lol. I did enjoy my membership at Victoria shooting sports. The little pistol range is fun.

 

[JLANCASTER1]

Saw the Browning 12 ga Cynergy I had been looking for, I live about 85 miles away. Gave them a call ,Drove up ,I paid the $25.00 entry fee that didnt bother me a bit because I got to look at the gun before I purchased it. Will Buy from them in the future if they have what I want.
John Lancaster
Corpus Christi,Tx

 

[smittyb]

F that

 

[Acera]

F that

Exactly.


Interesting first post by JLANCASTER1, digs up an old thread to be a white knight.

 

[Dawico]

I have never heard of such a thing.

At least the door fee should be put toward the gun purchase.

 

[TXARGUY]

Exactly.


Interesting first post by JLANCASTER1, digs up an old thread to be a white knight.

We've never seen that happen here a thousand times LOL.

 

[subseashooter]

Exactly.


Interesting first post by JLANCASTER1, digs up an old thread to be a white knight.

LOL!! I was wondering why that thread title in my feed sounded familiar....

How could I forget!?!?

Its the gun store drown the road from where I grew up that I swore six months ago I'd never set foot in.

Now I'll make sure all my buddies that use gunbroker know about their asinine business practices as well.

 

[dubbleA]

I recently was looking for a particular CZ 455 and called Houston, Victoria, San Antonio and Austin gun shops and none had what I was looking for. I got on the net and looked a GB and GA and found they had plenty but I didn't want to order and wait.
Much to my surprise I noticed that Wayne's in Victoria. I called and asked some questions and was informed that I had to pay a $25 fee to get in as they don't have the typical gun counter and dont want tire kickers. They certainly have a lower overhead and pass it on most sales. I found this to be true as Don's Gun shop across town wanted appx $120 more for the same rifle that was my second choice.

I wound up getting the rifle I was after at a very fair price which included the $25 entry fee.

This type of buying might not be for everyone but if you know what you want and have money in hand James Wayne will do you right.

Looking at a rifle right now that I want Wayne's is $275 cheaper that other dealers on GA. With the entry fee it's still $250 cheaper and I can walk in and pick it up with no FLL transfer or shipping cost.

 

[subseashooter]

Are you any kin to JLANCASTER1?

Your posts are eerily similar.

Welcome to the forum! Why dontcha introduce yourself?!!?

 

[dubbleA]

No sir I am not jlancaster1, just a regular "Joe Schmo" passing on my real experience.

I came across this site doing a search for James Wayne's web site and this thread is about at the top of the search. Apparently JW doesn't have one and uses the various brokerage web sites.

It's alarming that some choose to damn something without any personal dealing/experiences.


On another note, above a poster actually claims...... "The best gun shop in Victoria is academy."
Isn't that a clothing store that pimps Dallas cowboy's attire?