Ordering a gun from buds?

[Leggdpms]

Has anyone ordered a gun from buds? My question is where do they ship it? I'm assuming a gun shop but do you have to tell them you are shipping a gun there? Also do they charge you for shipping it there?

 

[mainjet]

Has anyone ordered a gun from buds? My question is where do they ship it? I'm assuming a gun shop but do you have to tell them you are shipping a gun there? Also do they charge you for shipping it there?

They answer all that on their site. You pick the FFL that you want it sent to. They have a list of FFL's but you can also tell them a different one.

You should call the FFL to make sure that they know it's coming. I send my to Cabelas and I know they do it so I don't call them ahead of time.

Buds usually says right next to the price "Ships Free". However, most FFL's charge a fee for their service.

 

[1911 DeadHead]

How much does Cabelas hit you for transfer?

 

[96harley]

Buds is a good outfit. They sell a little over wholesale. Still a good deal.

 

[mainjet]

How much does Cabelas hit you for transfer?

Can't remember off the top of my head but I think it's $35.00 for handguns and $25.00 for Long guns? I will find out in a week or so when Buds ships my latest purchase.

 

[linkinpark9812]

Can't remember off the top of my head but I think it's $35.00 for handguns and $25.00 for Long guns? I will find out in a week or so when Buds ships my latest purchase.

That's the prices I have seen other people post as well, and I believe those are correct. I think lower receivers, etc are $25.00 as well.

 

[Jaredjosh]

Unless it's something you can't find locally they can have good deals. But consider transfer fee from the FFL it will have to be sent to. If you only paying a few bucks more at a local shop why not support your local gun shop? You will probably receive better advice, get to put your hands on it before buying it, and will more than likely receive better assistance if you have a issue immediately after you purchase it.

 

[Leggdpms]

Because my local gun shop has the gun I want for 150 more bucks than buds I'd say that's a little drastic of a price difference. I'm going to call another local shop tomorrow and see what they have it for if it's around buds price then I will buy it local if not then I'm ordering it.

 

[wmitchell]

Buds did a great job for me. Spanked everyone in my area on price. Transfer only cost me $20.

 

[Jaredjosh]

Well although I'm a firm believer in supporting my local dealer over a few bucks. $150.00 is more than a few bucks. So I understand. May I wish you a timely and smooth transaction from Buds Gun Shop.

 

[mainjet]

I support Cabelas plenty anyway. I bought one of my 12 ga., a S&W J and a Beretta M9 from them. Not counting ammo and other things that I pick up when I am there.

If I see a good price on Buds I put it on layaway and pick it up for the cash price. They are also pretty good at trading. So if I have something older that I don't really use then I will check with Gurney and see if they will give me a decent price on the trade.

When I bought my Colt AR Cabelas did not carry them. So Buds was an easy choice on that.

 

[WebSnyper]

Because my local gun shop has the gun I want for 150 more bucks than buds I'd say that's a little drastic of a price difference. I'm going to call another local shop tomorrow and see what they have it for if it's around buds price then I will buy it local if not then I'm ordering it.

Where are you located and what are you looking for? Folks around here might have some recommendations for shops.

 

[Bondhead88]

I would check around on the FFL fees $35 is high. There are places that go around $15 -$20.

 

[JB75]

I was looking at a gun on bud's gun shop site and looked up a dealer from buds list ( Ranger supply in Fort Wayne) I called Ranger supply and they told me they will not deal with buds guns and told me a list of problems they had with them and that was enough for me. I have been in ranger supply many times and their opinion was good enough for me.

 

[nismoz33]

Last weekend I drove down to Bud's & sold an older gun & then turned around & purchased a Savage Mark II FV-SR, scope rings, & 5 10-round magazines for it.

Everyone down there was very helpful & pleasant to deal with. I would not have any hesitation to order something from them & have it shipped to a local FFL. I would definitely talk to my FFL first to ensure they will provide a hassle free transfer from Bud's though.

 

[VidGuy]

Bought my Mosin Nagant from Bud's, and had no problems. Transfer fees can vary substantially (anywhere from $15 to $35 is common), so be sure to check around.

 

[Boost Lee]

PERSONAL experience with Buds = Good prices, ships quick.

FFL dealer experience/opinions on Buds? = They HATE them.

However, it's understandable. You DID just buy from another company and showed the FFL dealer that the moment you walked in their doors.

 

[kalboy]

Where are you located and what are you looking for? Folks around here might have some recommendations for shops.

No doubt! I've checked Bud's prices on guns many times and assuming a $20 transfer fee and free shipping from Bud's I can still usually at least match if not beat their prices buying at area gun shops, even paying sales tax . Plus I can see and examine what I'm buying ahead of time.
It may pay to check some other local shops before buyiing, online isn't always cheaper.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

I look at it this way - if my LGS has something I want and is priced fairly, I'll buy it. If i feel like i "overpaid" for something, I'm less likely to buy another firearm for a while - but if I'm on a streak of good deals, I'll keep it up. My FFL will likely make much more profit on my repeated transfers than me purchasing one overpriced item and stewing about it for 2-3 months.

 

[MrsGungho]

No doubt! I've checked Bud's prices on guns many times and assuming a $20 transfer fee and free shipping from Bud's I can still usually at least match if not beat their prices buying at area gun shops, even paying sales tax . Plus I can see and examine what I'm buying ahead of time.
It may pay to check some other local shops before buyiing, online isn't always cheaper.

I have many transfers come in from Buds and have never had issues with them at all. My issue is though that I can 9 times out of 10 match pricing on what you just bought from them. Problem is everyone wants to save that quick buck and not pay sales tax which puts Buds pricing cheaper. It does get annoying at times.