AverageJoe 95 Posted September 10, 2015 Grew up in Elmood park bout 10min away...Sad to hear bout them closing up shop. "Once you shop Meltzer, you'll go nowhere eltzer" ...brings me right back to childhood. http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/small-business/sporting-goods-store-to-close-its-doors-after-100-years-1.1406131 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted September 10, 2015 I us to live in North Jersey. Went to Meltzer's 2 times. Both times i saw uninterested employees and high prices. The store closing is not a big loss. Service was horribble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted September 10, 2015 I live by the shore but I've heard of them ...... never been there though....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 10, 2015 Back "in the day" It was Meltzer's and Garfield Gunsmithing right around the corner. Bobby Storms of Garfield Gunsmithing is still alive in Lake Havasu, AZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior 14 Posted September 10, 2015 I bought a few guns from them. Pleasant guys always willing to talk shop. Stocked a bunch of ammo and had a decent selection also. I'm gonna miss them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted September 10, 2015 Bought my first HK there many moons ago... and yea, Bob worked on a couple of my guns... Back "in the day" It was Meltzer's and Garfield Gunsmithing right around the corner. Bobby Storms of Garfield Gunsmithing is still alive in Lake Havasu, AZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted September 10, 2015 Last time I was in there Billy was telling me how difficult it was to compete with the big box stores and internet sales for firearms. In their heyday, they were great; they carried everything. Been going there since the 60's. It will be a shame to see them go. Their "layaway" plan on firearms and bows was the best. Yep, Ricky Storms re-blued a rifle for me years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjd832 146 Posted September 10, 2015 Reading the article... This kinda stuck out as odd to me.... "Meltzer said his grandparents lived above the store until they died. The upstairs space is now used to keep gun purchasing records of every gun they've ever sold. Meltzer said the gun records go as far back as 1947 from before he was born." Thought after 20years(now) that records at pos were to be destroyed?.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted September 10, 2015 sad to see them go. I bought my first shotgun from Metlzers a few years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted September 10, 2015 It's sad ...... another FFL bites the dust..... Bob Kislins in toms river too..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted September 10, 2015 I just remember the dumb commercials during Rangers games on MSG way back when. I used to shop somewhere else, sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted September 10, 2015 I overheard a rumor that Meltzers was closing because Cabelas was supposed to open up at the Meadowlands, but I thought Cabelas was a no-go. Also overheard that the owners sons sadly didn't want to take over the business. Going to miss that place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 10, 2015 can add me to list of purchasers. bought my first gun ever there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishpete 2 Posted September 11, 2015 They will be actually closing around end of the year but they have started their closing down Sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted September 11, 2015 can add me to list of purchasers. bought my first gun ever there. +1 Bought my first handgun there too. The sales guy was knowledgeable, polite, and patiently answered all my questions so they got my business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted September 11, 2015 Back "in the day" It was Meltzer's and Garfield Gunsmithing right around the corner. Bobby Storms of Garfield Gunsmithing is still alive in Lake Havasu, AZ No way the old man is still alive?!?! Hes a good man. Cant say that much for Ricky though. We used to do a lot of color case for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted September 11, 2015 I overheard a rumor that Meltzers was closing because Cabelas was supposed to open up at the Meadowlands, but I thought Cabelas was a no-go. Also overheard that the owners sons sadly didn't want to take over the business. Going to miss that place I worked on that monstrosity . Cabelas pulled out years ago. East Rutherford was not going to allow gun sales from what i was told and the rent was astronomical. To much red tape and BS typical of NJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 11, 2015 No way the old man is still alive?!?! Hes a good man. Cant say that much for Ricky though. We used to do a lot of color case for them. Bobby Storms (Garfield Gunsmithing) IS still alive!!!! Lost his wife I believe but he stays at my brother-in laws house in Scottsdale routinely. Ricky is lost in space. He had some problems we won't talk about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted September 11, 2015 Bobby Storms (Garfield Gunsmithing) IS still alive!!!! Lost his wife I believe but he stays at my brother-in laws house in Scottsdale routinely. Ricky is lost in space. He had some problems we won't talk about. Wow good to hear he is alive and well.He was always a good guy. Yeah i know ricky well . Nice kid just a lost soul. If you should happen to contact him please tell him Carl Heinzelman son says hello Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 11, 2015 Wow good to hear he is alive and well.He was always a good guy. Yeah i know ricky well . Nice kid just a lost soul. If you should happen to contact him please tell him Carl Heinzelman son says hello PM Sent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exfed2002 4 Posted September 12, 2015 Back "in the day" It was Meltzer's and Garfield Gunsmithing right around the corner. Bobby Storms of Garfield Gunsmithing is still alive in Lake Havasu, AZ I remember my going there with my Dad in the 50's when Izzy was still in the store. It was the place to go for everything. Got my first rifle, shotgun, revolver and pistol there. Took my 45 Gold Cup around the corner to have Bob Storms do a bit of work on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuRrEaLNJ 294 Posted September 13, 2015 I had heard they were going out because none of the heirs had an interest in it. I've stopped in a few times and always left empty handed Was in there a few weeks ago to check out the sale, sale prices seemed higher then retail for most things. Did get to watch a hilarious exchange of a family trying to sell a beretta and a sig back to them that they bought 20 years ago and "never used" and couldn't figure out the whole we offer half of list and won't take your accessories thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revenger 473 Posted September 13, 2015 Bought most of my early guns there, The old man always had a saying when he rung up your sale. " The register rings and Meltzer sings" was one I remember, also remember once the total came to $19.20 "$19.20 and Mr Meltzer gets his money" seemed to have one for every price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted September 13, 2015 I worked on that monstrosity . Cabelas pulled out years ago. East Rutherford was not going to allow gun sales from what i was told and the rent was astronomical. To much red tape and BS typical of NJ From what I understand, a lot of it had/has to do with Bergen County's Blue Law and having to close on Sundays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrospaz9 10 Posted September 14, 2015 I'm glad they're closing. Always over priced and never wanted to negotiate even $10 off. With that being said I've purchased 5 guns from them. I try to support my local gun stores but they were always DB's. Hoping when they close someone else buys up the store and reopens under another name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polak 3 Posted September 14, 2015 I us to live in North Jersey. Went to Meltzer's 2 times. Both times i saw uninterested employees and high prices. The store closing is not a big loss. Service was horribble. Amen. No loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted September 14, 2015 Went there once, not a great experience but not bad either, I did not end up buying anything. Sad to see any local gun store close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted September 14, 2015 Why do people think that prices are negotiable? Do you walk into a Walmart, Target or Safeway and ask to buy their products at a cheaper price? They must have been doing something right for 100 years selling at "higher prices". Don't like it, shop somewhere else, but somebody has to be the most expensive. Sent from an undisclosed location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 14, 2015 Why do people think that prices are negotiable? Do you walk into a Walmart, Target or Safeway and ask to buy their products at a cheaper price? They must have been doing something right for 100 years selling at "higher prices". Don't like it, shop somewhere else, but somebody has to be the most expensive. Sent from an undisclosed location. . Paul- Agreed! Let me tell you these guys are bashing but My dad bought an aluminum framed High Standard revolver from Meltzer's. (mistake POS) The rear sight loosed up and he went back to the store. They sent him right around the corner to Bobby Storms and he squared it away and he left with his revolver. Try that with an internet or big box store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted September 14, 2015 Meltzers put my first AR in my hands back in 2010, good memory. I always had a positive experience in Meltzers, although i think because of my young age I got brushed over on a few things.. I haven't been there in a long time though, and it's has to be hard now that the area is becoming saturated in high end shops with big box stores and now the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites