Agreed, cleaning is half the fun
I always enjoyed returning to home, taking my firearm apart, clean, dry, lube, wipe down and lock away. I guess these non-cleaners probably think the only hunmt is when they harvest game.
I also agree that you should negotiate a deal if dirty. For certain the gun has been neglected (Which equals abuse) and will eventually effect its function. Besides, if the firearm store hasn't broken it down, cleaned it, examined it, made needed repairs, then IMHO, they haven't performed the majority of the functions for which they justify selling you the firearm at a marked up price. The last pistol I saw purchased by Gander Mountain went from hand to showcase, no inspection, no cleaning, nothing.
Doc2005