I've never done this before so I am a little worried. I know it will get shipped to a local FFL. I'm worried about what I do if there is something wrong with the gun, etc? I could like be buying an old Vaquero but get a Taurus, lol.
Getting shipped a firearm from personal seller
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There has to be a certain amount of trust involved on both ends, but more on yours. How did you buy the gun - off a site like this, gunbroker, or what?
i bought from a dealer in Utah - and returned the gun for some defects - got a full refund (minus the transfer fee)
i'd go FFL to FFL if I were you, and i'd make sure that you have an agreement with the seller that a refund is available if you arent satisfied
i'd go FFL to FFL if I were you, and i'd make sure that you have an agreement with the seller that a refund is available if you arent satisfied
If the seller is a regular there, I'd say you'll likely do fine. I've bought and sold all over the country (bought more than sold), and have never been disappointed.
Thanks, yeah he has a lot of post on that forum and his profile says he's retired so he seems pretty trustful. Does it cost more on the sellers end to ship by FFL? Isn't that the only way for them to ship anyways?
Not in-state. No need to ship via FFL's. It's crossing state lines that requires FFL involvement.
Well, yeah this is out of state.
Okay - so you'll need an FFL on your end. Preferably one that will accept a shipment from an individual - makes it less expensive. Do your due diligence on the purchase side, and ah'll bet yer gonna be fine!
I'm not sure why "ffl to ffl" keeps coming up. A dealer has no interest in watching out for you - they're just in it for the transfer fee.
They're not going to check if it's stolen (that's illegal), either.
<snicker> If you even TRY to buy a firearm via PP, they'll lock yer account in a heartbeat!
. . . and not only your account, but any other party to the transaction, too.
you just buying "goods" hahaha
Then what good is using PP doing ya? Yer gonna pay a fee to use it without any protection - in fact, if you DO try to raise any kind of issue w/the transaction, yer account is gonna be locked tighter'n a virgin's knees.
true the only way i would do it is if the buyer wanted to put it on a credit card
If the buyer wants to put it on a credit card, he needs to buy it elsewhere. I'm not a retailer, nor a financial institution. Show me the MONEY - not a credit card that can be reversed later.
the way i think about it is the same way my dad does anything over 300$ goes on a credit card and gets airline miles hell i have two free trips already!
