Help with purchasing from private party, with shipping involved.

[WebSnyper]

I have in the past used USDS, I believe their fee is $20 for the transfer + actual shipping. The last time I shipped a handgun (out of state) the actual shipping through USPS was $13 dollars.
So $33 total.

USDS guys are great. Never had them ship one, but have done several transfers there, and driven past a bunch of other LGS to get there to do it.

 

[gregkl]

USDS guys are great. Never had them ship one, but have done several transfers there, and driven past a bunch of other LGS to get there to do it.

Same here. I could do a transfer at several shops in Bloomington, but I drive from Bloomington to USDS. Nice guys. I usually make a purchase while I am there too.

 

[LarryC]

I personally would send a USPS money order to him. If he doesn't ship you the gun, you can then file a Federal mail fraud case. I seriously doubt anyone would take that chance. Another option may be to contact his FFL and ask if you could send payment to him and let the FFL pay the guy when he receives the firearm for shipment?

 

[mike4sigs]

listen to GregKl .
Do it Face to Face or Don't do it.

 

[Ggreen]

I just sent ~2k to Texas on a personal check to a stranger to buy a rifle last month. We talked on the phone for around an hour working details and he provided references and a link to his LinkedIn. Now I have a new friend and a great rifle.

 

[ditcherman]

I just sent ~2k to Texas on a personal check to a stranger to buy a rifle last month. We talked on the phone for around an hour working details and he provided references and a link to his LinkedIn. Now I have a new friend and a great rifle.

+1 on this, I still believe in the handshake and do business this way.