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General guide for buying a gun online.
Ive been dealing with firearms and the internet since I was about 13 (no actual purchases at that age).
1. Buying a gun from an individual over the net is risky. When I say risky, many people do not describe the gun in the correct condition. Every gun I have purchased via the net...gunbroker etc. did not arrive in the condition listed. Perhaps my standards are too high; however it was obviously embellished to make the sale. Photos often are not enough to show the condition as few people put professional photos on the net. Beware of NIB listings if that is what you have your heart set on.
2. Buy from a well known dealer. If you don't like gun you can send it back as their business reputation is important. - Hey its how many make their living.
3. Pick up a copy of shotgun news. This will allow you to see price structure and should be a guide for what you are willing to pay. Many people support their local dealers however they charge a mark up for overhead. While noble for supporting your local dealer, I have always been into the best bang for your buck.
4. Make sure you send the firearm to a local FFL as is required by law for out of state purchases. If possible visit a local gun show and compare prices, you will probably be able to pick up the gun for the same price if you had to pay shipping and transfer fee.
5. Gunsamerica is usually high on prices and gunbroker is not much better. Usually if the price is listed on gunsamerica its represents the higher end.
6. If paying individual to individual - certified money order (use USPS) that way if they cheat you, the "full power" of the U.S. govt is behind you.
7. If buying from a dealer, use a credit card for online transactions only.
I.E. you should have only one card you use for online transactions, one which includes a protection plan for fraud.
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