a wee bit of a rant....
i must say first off that this is not directed at anyone or any specific website(gb). also i will understand if the mod/admin poofs this. here goes... i have been looking to get a mauser 98 for a couple of months now, the ones i saw at the gunshow were nice but a little more than what i wanted to spend. the ones i have seen online, both at auction sites and dealer sites have been more toward my monetary likeing. they have been $75-$100 cheaper than the gunshow. now my sob story - most ffls in my area want between 30-50 dollars to do a transfer, also i must pay for shipping app $25 and the local ffls will only take it from another ffl at app $30. so once you add up all the additional cost, it is just the same as buying from a gunshow without the hassle. so my question is when does it become cost effective to go online? [?]
maybe i am just missing the fine points of online buying, your feedback and constructive critizism is welcomed.
maybe i am just missing the fine points of online buying, your feedback and constructive critizism is welcomed.
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Transfer fees and shipping and all that stuff is always a pain, but it's part and parcel when dealing with any sort of online shopping (not just guns, either - shipping will eat you alive on electronics).
If you've got the time, I'd suggest keeping an eye on the auctions. Sometimes you'll find a peach deal that will be worth your while.
I usually find such deals AFTER I've decided I couldn't wait anymore and paid retail. [B)]
Good luck on finding that Mauser. They're sweet guns.0 -
I'd go the gun show route since in this case it seems to be less of a hassle. Online buying, I have found, seems to work best on items that have a fairly low demand coupled with a relatively high supply. 0 -
The way to buy those kind of guns is to get an 03 FFL (C&R license). It costs $30 for 3 years and you can order C&R guns right to your door. You need to fill out the forms for the FFL (about 15 min), send $30 with the app, wait about 2-3 weeks and you should have it. Many other companies give dealer discounts to C&R holders. On you first purchase you will make your money back in savings. Do a Search on C&R, read a lot then ask questions. 0 -
A solution would be to purchase on line from sellers living within or nearby your own zip code.
Could someone please tell me how to do this search on the auction side?0 -
...Just get your 03 FFL, its easy and pays for itself...Ive had mine for years, the renewal fee has gone up, but still cheap...[;)] 
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quote:Originally posted by COLT
...Just get your 03 FFL, its easy and pays for itself...Ive had mine for years, the renewal fee has gone up, but still cheap...[;)]
Renewal fee goes up, but it pays off in the end!0 -
because you get a lot more to choose from online. 0
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