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Tackleberry. · 29-10-2010, 09:54

I'd find it hard to deal with Paul again for any more than a box ammo, <snip> ,that said i loved talking to his gunsmith.

lefthooker · 31-10-2010, 18:43

After taking an interest in shooting I bought my first rifle from Paul Walsh on the advice of a friend. I found him friendly, chatty & straightforward to deal with. But over the course of our next few dealings I became increasingly frustrated with his manner & service, or lack of. To the point where I lost patience with his constant excuses & took my business elsewhere. I wasn't spending serious cash but I swore Paul Walsh would never get anymore of my notes.
I see there are plenty who have had good experiences with Paul but I can't add to that list.

Mountainy Jack · 01-11-2010, 19:53

I do not know the man, I have had no dealings with him. I wonder what he thinks of dealing with all of ye?

arrowloopboy · 01-11-2010, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Mountainy Jack

I do not know the man, I have had no dealings with him. I wonder what he thinks of all of ye?

To be honest i'd imagine most of us don't give a fcuk what he thinks of us.
So whats your point ?

Mountainy Jack · 01-11-2010, 20:23

I would be interested to see what he thought of dealing with ye, as I said above, I think that is pretty straightforward. I'm sure he has had good and bad experiences too.

Commish · 23-06-2011, 03:09

Bought a gun there recently and would rate it as a good experience. Found Paul very nice and enjoyed the few war time stories he told me. I priced the gun all round and I couldnt get a better deal, and he told me if I did and could prove the price he would match it. Cant get much better than that lads.

robertpatterson · 23-06-2011, 08:20

I called down a few weeks ago and found him very honest and wasnt trying to pressure me into a particular gun
He left me in the gun room for a good ten minutes so i could have a proper look around to see all the stock that was available
John lambert on the other hand i know for a fact didnt show me what he had in stock cos theres a fella on here trying to sell a rifle and john lambert said point blank that he didnt have the rifle
Id go back to east coast dog and gun but not John lambert

bunny shooter · 23-06-2011, 12:12

Some dealers will try and sell their own stock before stuff that's been left in to sell.

robertpatterson · 23-06-2011, 12:18

Yeah ive seen it before but never as bad as in camolin
I asked specifically about the rifle and was told 'no dont have one of those'

bravestar · 23-06-2011, 22:00

Paul is an absolute legend and a gent. Went in one friday when I was down that neck of the woods and was looking for a shotgun with my son and the missus.
I left about three hours later after havin the best laugh in a long time. He had no problem showing me everything he had and we exchanged more than a few war stories. Was great with the young lad too! The most welcoming and friendly man I have met in a long time!

GixxerThou · 23-06-2011, 22:16

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Originally Posted by robertpatterson

I called down a few weeks ago and found him very honest and wasnt trying to pressure me into a particular gun
He left me in the gun room for a good ten minutes so i could have a proper look around to see all the stock that was available
John lambert on the other hand i know for a fact didnt show me what he had in stock cos theres a fella on here trying to sell a rifle and john lambert said point blank that he didnt have the rifle
Id go back to east coast dog and gun but not John lambert

lefthooker · 24-06-2011, 00:44

Its great to hear that so many people get a great first impression when they meet Paul. But talk is exactly that, just TALK!!!!! Service is more important and after sales is paramount. And i found both lacking. And I definitely wasn't laughing the last time i dealt with Paul.

Spunk84 · 24-06-2011, 01:54

I met Paul at birr castle, I purchased my shotgun off the for sale section and couldn't get down so he suggested we meet at the Birr castle weekend, I was going so happy days. Very nice fello from talking to him for and hour or so.

JasonBourne · 24-06-2011, 02:22

Pauls Marmite. you either love him or hate him. hes a big personality and some people dont like that. but tbh i dont think the fella would leave you stuck and if you were in a jam id say he's get you sorted. Just purchased a 270 stalking rifle form him. he showed me everything from cheap cheap cheap to top drawer stuff. no pressure on what to buy just answers to the questions i asked. i left and returned 3 times over the following week to make sure id made the right decision was never a problem for me to go in and check again! end of the day its a business he's there to make money, do you work for free??

robertpatterson · 24-06-2011, 08:52

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29-10-2010, 09:54	#16
Tackleberry. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 663 Adverts \| Friends	I'd find it hard to deal with Paul again for any more than a box ammo, <snip> ,that said i loved talking to his gunsmith. Last edited by Sparks; 29-10-2010 at 11:56. Reason: Keep it impersonal, please.

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Mountainy Jack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84 Adverts \| Friends	I do not know the man, I have had no dealings with him. I wonder what he thinks of dealing with all of ye? Last edited by Mountainy Jack; 01-11-2010 at 20:24.

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31-10-2010, 18:43	#17
lefthooker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ***Classified*** Posts: 508 Adverts \| Friends	After taking an interest in shooting I bought my first rifle from Paul Walsh on the advice of a friend. I found him friendly, chatty & straightforward to deal with. But over the course of our next few dealings I became increasingly frustrated with his manner & service, or lack of. To the point where I lost patience with his constant excuses & took my business elsewhere. I wasn't spending serious cash but I swore Paul Walsh would never get anymore of my notes. I see there are plenty who have had good experiences with Paul but I can't add to that list.

01-11-2010, 20:23	#20
Mountainy Jack Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84 Adverts \| Friends	I would be interested to see what he thought of dealing with ye, as I said above, I think that is pretty straightforward. I'm sure he has had good and bad experiences too.

23-06-2011, 03:09	#21
Commish Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 54 Adverts \| Friends	Bought a gun there recently and would rate it as a good experience. Found Paul very nice and enjoyed the few war time stories he told me. I priced the gun all round and I couldnt get a better deal, and he told me if I did and could prove the price he would match it. Cant get much better than that lads.

23-06-2011, 08:20	#22
robertpatterson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 416 Adverts \| Friends	I called down a few weeks ago and found him very honest and wasnt trying to pressure me into a particular gun He left me in the gun room for a good ten minutes so i could have a proper look around to see all the stock that was available John lambert on the other hand i know for a fact didnt show me what he had in stock cos theres a fella on here trying to sell a rifle and john lambert said point blank that he didnt have the rifle Id go back to east coast dog and gun but not John lambert

23-06-2011, 12:12	#23
bunny shooter Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,008 Adverts \| Friends	Some dealers will try and sell their own stock before stuff that's been left in to sell.

23-06-2011, 12:18	#24
robertpatterson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 416 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah ive seen it before but never as bad as in camolin I asked specifically about the rifle and was told 'no dont have one of those'

23-06-2011, 22:00	#25
bravestar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 484 Adverts \| Friends	Paul is an absolute legend and a gent. Went in one friday when I was down that neck of the woods and was looking for a shotgun with my son and the missus. I left about three hours later after havin the best laugh in a long time. He had no problem showing me everything he had and we exchanged more than a few war stories. Was great with the young lad too! The most welcoming and friendly man I have met in a long time!

24-06-2011, 00:44	#27
lefthooker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ***Classified*** Posts: 508 Adverts \| Friends	Its great to hear that so many people get a great first impression when they meet Paul. But talk is exactly that, just TALK!!!!! Service is more important and after sales is paramount. And i found both lacking. And I definitely wasn't laughing the last time i dealt with Paul.

24-06-2011, 01:54	#28
Spunk84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,636 Adverts \| Friends	I met Paul at birr castle, I purchased my shotgun off the for sale section and couldn't get down so he suggested we meet at the Birr castle weekend, I was going so happy days. Very nice fello from talking to him for and hour or so.

24-06-2011, 02:22	#29
JasonBourne Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 176 Adverts \| Friends	Pauls Marmite. you either love him or hate him. hes a big personality and some people dont like that. but tbh i dont think the fella would leave you stuck and if you were in a jam id say he's get you sorted. Just purchased a 270 stalking rifle form him. he showed me everything from cheap cheap cheap to top drawer stuff. no pressure on what to buy just answers to the questions i asked. i left and returned 3 times over the following week to make sure id made the right decision was never a problem for me to go in and check again! end of the day its a business he's there to make money, do you work for free??