Cheaper Than Dirt?

[VaqueroEM]

Anyone ever bought a gun from that site? Any issues?

I saw on a local gun stores website that FFL transfers are $25 but if the transfer is from cheaperthandirt.com it is $100. Any ideas why the fee is so large?

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Because CTD has a terrible reputation for price gouging, and now that they're selling firearms, they're undercutting nearly everyone in the business. They're generally just bunch of jerks and most folks in the firearms biz would rather they didn't exist.

 

[rbrthenderson]

Because CTD has a terrible reputation for price gouging, and now that they're selling firearms, they're undercutting nearly everyone in the business. They're generally just bunch of jerks and most folks in the firearms biz would rather they didn't exist.

Couldn't have said it better. The day after the Tucson shooting, the marked a 50 round box of Federal 9mm up to $49.99...

 

[melensdad]

CTD, is in my opinion, the lowest of the low. They prey on the inexperienced, price gouge when others have simply allowed customers to back order at discount prices.

Anyone else remember when they were "discounting" MagPul Pmags for $39 each!?!

 

[Icemancometh]

Couldn't have said it better. The day after the Tucson shooting, the marked a 50 round box of Federal 9mm up to $49.99...

This is why I quit shopping CTD. When there was a so called .223 shortage they were offering Remington UMC for $29.95/box. Dicks Sporting Goods, who I also despise, had it for $9.95.

 

[redneckmedic]

I couldn't disagree with the 4 above comments more. While I personally have never had an issue with CTD, I wouldn't debate a customer service issue. If its true someone had a problem, then so it stands.

However Price Gouging is slanderous at best. How does this site promote free market and capitalism on every thread then ***** when a business decides to create its own curve in the market when its gun related? If the prices are high don't pay, but gouging is a completely different definition.

It's up to the buyer to decide if the price is worth the purchase.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I've had nothing but good transactions from CTD but I've never purchased any guns from them. Mostly just gear like packs and pouches.

 

[teddy12b]

I've never had any problem with them. Every store out there will be higher or lower on their inventory when compared to someone else. If you think the price is too high then don't buy from them.

 

[pirate]

I love CTD. I don't use them often, but when I am looking for something harder to find, they usually come up big for me. I agree with RedneckMedic. Its their business, they are free to charge what they want.

Personally, I don't have a problem paying a couple bucks more for something that has been harder to find for me.

 

[Scutter01]

Its their business, they are free to charge what they want.

I agree 100%. Just like I'm free to say I disagree with their business model and choose to spend my money elsewhere. That's exactly how the free-market system is supposed to work.

 

[rbrthenderson]

I couldn't disagree with the 4 above comments more. While I personally have never had an issue with CTD, I wouldn't debate a customer service issue. If its true someone had a problem, then so it stands.

However Price Gouging is slanderous at best. How does this site promote free market and capitalism on every thread then ***** when a business decides to create its own curve in the market when its gun related? If the prices are high don't pay, but gouging is a completely different definition.

It's up to the buyer to decide if the price is worth the purchase.

A business model that uses a tragedy involving a gun to raise prices artificially because, and I'm quoting the employee at CTD that I asked, "Prices might be going up if they ban 9mm..." does not get my respect or my business...

 

[teddy12b]

A business model that uses a tragedy involving a gun to raise prices artificially because, and I'm quoting the employee at CTD that I asked, "Prices might be going up if they ban 9mm..." does not get my respect or my business...

That's great though and you shouldn't spend your money there. Theses plenty of places to buy whatever we want.

 

[VaqueroEM]

The problem is, they have a gun that I want and can't find elsewhere. Now, if I purchase it from them, I am going to have a weight on my shoulders about doing so!

DAMN! This is a hard decision now. Never have I purchased a gun online and I cant find what I am looking for in stores. Maybe I will have to check around a bit more. But hunting season is here and I dont have a ton of time now.

 

[VaqueroEM]

Ill take this a bit further and get some opinions. Anyone know where I can find a Marlin 22 mag? Prefer the XT series... yeah yeah.. I know they are cheap. But having owned one at one time, I like the gun and I killed many squirrels with it!

 

[singlesix]

The problem is, they have a gun that I want and can't find elsewhere. Now, if I purchase it from them, I am going to have a weight on my shoulders about doing so!

DAMN! This is a hard decision now. Never have I purchased a gun online and I cant find what I am looking for in stores. Maybe I will have to check around a bit more. But hunting season is here and I dont have a ton of time now.

Why? They use child labor? Use baby Harper Seal fur to line the gun cases? If you agree with the price than buy it; it's your money.

 

[RangeJunkie]

Why? They use child labor? Use baby Harper Seal fur to line the gun cases? If you agree with the price than buy it; it's your money.

Agreed. Getting a good price on something doesn't necessarily mean you paid the lowest for it, it can mean that the customer was satisfied with the price he/she paid for it; even if it wasnt the lowest out there.

 

[CalebToNowhere]

The problem is, they have a gun that I want and can't find elsewhere. Now, if I purchase it from them, I am going to have a weight on my shoulders about doing so!

DAMN! This is a hard decision now. Never have I purchased a gun online and I cant find what I am looking for in stores. Maybe I will have to check around a bit more. But hunting season is here and I dont have a ton of time now.

You could have a local shop order the gun for you...

 

[melensdad]

You could have a local shop order the gun for you...

That is what I thought too. I've never seen a local shop that couldn't get pretty much any gun. Especially a production gun.

Local gun dealers work on pretty slim margins, even if people don't believe that. I've always had good luck with creating a good working relationship with a local shop and buying through them. They may charge a little more, but they don't charge for shipping or a transfer fee so usually the price ends up about the same. The other advantage is they will help you out willingly the NEXT time and the time after that . . .

You help keep a local guy in business, he helps you with great service.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Ill take this a bit further and get some opinions. Anyone know where I can find a Marlin 22 mag? Prefer the XT series... yeah yeah.. I know they are cheap. But having owned one at one time, I like the gun and I killed many squirrels with it!

I can save you a bunch of research on this one. When you need a mag, any mag, go to CDNN Sports.

Buy Gun Accessories, Hi-Capacity Mags, Scopes, Gun Parts & More at CDNN Sports, Inc.

 

[hooky]

I can save you a bunch of research on this one. When you need a mag, any mag, go to CDNN Sports.

Buy Gun Accessories, Hi-Capacity Mags, Scopes, Gun Parts & More at CDNN Sports, Inc.

I believe he's looking for this

Marlin Model XT-22

Not this

41055 - Marlin Bolt Action Rifle Magazine .22 Magnum and .17 HMR Caliber 7 Rounds