Advice needed

[Miles42]

I have for sale a Winchester Super Grade unfired. I have been contacted by a prospective buyer in Iowa that has offered to pay me my asking price and fees on both ends to ship FFL to FFL. Being an old fart I am extremely reluctant because of reading so much about scams over the net. If I where to consent to do this what would be the best method of payment? Anyone having done this type of transaction all advice appreciated.

 

[sig1473]

The only way I would accept is by an USPS Money Order. I wouldn't ship until you get the USPS MO and deposit it. I have made multiple deals on other gunsites/Gunbroker and that is how I conduct business. Good Luck!

 

[vwoodrum11]

I only take postal money orders, you can cash them at the post office. If they send any other type of check including a cashiers check I would wait to ship after 7-10 days. Good luck!

 

[Wolverine6G]

Postal money order is the best way to go. like someone else said you can cash em at the post office. A firearm is one of those things to be absolutely certain about

 

[223 Gunner]

Postal Money Order. There is an 800 number you can call to make sure it is legit. I have called it before on MO's that were for a large amt. (over 1000 dollars). It is pretty simple really. Have him send the MO with the FFL's info where to ship it. Box it up, ship it. I always use delievery conf. and sometimes I do buy the insurance on anything over $1000 dollars.

I have sold plenty on gunbroker.

 

[XDLover]

I agree with Postal Money Order but be warned if you live in small town America your PO might not have that amount of money. I couldn't cash a $125 Postal MO a year or so ago and was told that smaller locations wont keep tat amount around anymore because most use debit or cash cards! Seriously

 

[terrythegamer]

I agree with all above i would accept only USPS money order

 

[kludge]

USPS Money Order protects both parties. The seller is receiving known good funds and the buyer has protection via USPS fraud laws/investigative services.

 

[223 Gunner]

I agree with Postal Money Order but be warned if you live in small town America your PO might not have that amount of money. I couldn't cash a $125 Postal MO a year or so ago and was told that smaller locations wont keep tat amount around anymore because most use debit or cash cards! Seriously

I have found this to be true at most of the P.O.'s in Indy, I usually call the 800 number and then deposit it in my bank acct. I have gotten some smaller ones cashed, usually less than $100 dollars.

 

[Beemer]

Thanks for the advice folks, I did not know the postal money orders were so say.

 

[walt o]

Another option is to state that you will wait for check to clear the bank before shipping item . Many sellers use that option. Usps. money orders are backed by the post office but it may take a year to track it down and get your money back