Buyer Beware: Lessons from Online Gun Buying

[Annihilator]

Good information and article on buying firearms online, this read mostly relates to buying firearms from owners, not as much as to dealers.

Buyer Beware: Lessons from Online Gun Buying

A few precautions can ensure the gun you buy meets your expectations.

www.nrahlf.org

 

[TidalWave]

I have - and prob will continue - to buy online via Gunbroker. But first I look to see if the seller is a dealer and if they have a website and store.

 

[wmg1299]

I've bought several new guns from online dealers, but have never purchased a used gun online. I'm not opposed to buying a gun on Gunbroker, but I have never been able to find an attractive deal on their site. I was surprised to see how many used guns on Gunbroker have higher asking prices than new copies of the same gun from online dealers. I can only really see myself using Gunbroker for hard-to-find guns that are out of production. Most of the stuff I'm interested in is still being made and can be found on dealer sites if I'm willing to be patient.

 

[jmcd]

No can do in MA.

 

[Bassbob]

I would never buy any used gun without having it in my hand first. And I would never bid on a gun from an auction site.

 

[TidalWave]

I have - and prob will continue - to buy online via Gunbroker. But first I look to see if the seller is a dealer and if they have a website and store.

Forgot to mention: no used guns online. It has to be advertised as NIB.

 

[BobM]

No can do in MA.

Is a sad situation. Especially in MA one of our founding states.
But?
Many, and darned near all of the points raised by the stories author presented by Anni are extremely good and valid ones whether on or offline sales transactions.

 

[BobM]

I would never buy any used gun without having it in my hand first. And I would never bid on a gun from an auction site.

For the most part agree with online firearm sales are like chancing or treading on rough waters. Especially from private sellers.
Although one important destinction is from some of sellers descriptions, there may be a 3 day trial period or trial period to check out particular firearm at LGS who received firearm. Regardless, buying firearms online is a cumbersome time consuming process that's not for everyone.

 

[Annihilator]

Honestly, I never buy guns off individuals unless it’s my brother, now when I worked at my Sheriff dept, I did buy off deputies if they had one I was interested in.