Thoughts on private gun sales

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    As more of a collector my requirements are a bit different than some. I rarely sell.( unless I have purchased a better version of one I have already) I do buy but mainly I trade.

    The I’ll find another one argument may or may not be valid as maybe there were not many made overall. Maybe they have not been produced since 1947. Not like I am looking for a Glock 17 to add to the collection. Now a good deal on a Glock 17 as trade bait yes.

    Bill of sale. Personally I do them when selling and prefer them when buying. Simple name address DL# or both parties and serial number and model of firearm. Purchase price. (For 20 extra I will write a price in your wife will like). Covers the bases of Indiana resident, makes things look official and both parties get a copy.

    Trades are where I like to dwell. Get a nice deal on an AR lower buy and upper and kit it out. Buy a nice old 10/22. Get a great deal on a solid shotgun at a pawn shop. Find a ingo deal on a used Glock 17. (Never happens)
    Some guy inherited his grandfathers silver grade over/under shotgun with case and leather shell and game pouch. He never hunts will never shot a round of trap but has heard he needs an AR a Glock a shotgun and a 22 to survive the horrific future he envisions. He gets all four I get one and both are happy. I trade the over under for a savage model 24 and 2k to a guy who has to have that gun. I keep the model 24 and start the process over. Most of these trades are with people I know and have known for years. Others maybe have been referred to me. I have never done paperwork on a trade. I would but it has never happened.
    Now thats a solid plan.
     

    bwframe

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    Haven't sold any on here yet but I'm done many of private sells its my property its done how I feel it needs done or not at all...I prolly wouldn't wanna sell to yall tin foil hat guys anyway

    My guess is that you won't have the the oportunity to sell to us "tin foil hat guys" on INGO?

    Again, please report back with any takers for your sale items...



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    ditcherman

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    In the country, hopefully.
    Not buying your crap so moving on…
    iF yOu’Re NoT dOiNg AnYtHiNg WrOnG yOu DoN’t HaVe AnYtHiNg To WoRrY aBoUt.
    Derp derp derp.
    There’s enough other guns out there.

    Amazing how people turn “can’t knowingly sell” into “prove to me”. Maybe deep down they have this desire to be some kind of curbstomper but couldn’t make it to the club.
     

    TheGhostRider

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    I usually don’t sell guns… I trade them for hundred dollar bills!
    A little conversation and a hand shake is all I require. If I get a bad vibe… I keep what I’m selling and move on.
    I expect the same in return.
    The deals I’ve completed with my fellow members have all been great.
    I’ve had two potential deals that went thud.
    Not long ago I was negotiating a purchase with an INGO member for a pistol I wanted. After we agreed on price and location he sprung the “I’ll need a signed invoice and a picture of your drivers license” crap on me. I politely declined despite my desire to go “BigRed” on him. If the gutless twerp can’t be honest up front then I won’t do business with him.
    I had another one here who’s apparently a shadow dealer try weasel me into buying his stuff as well.
    Made no mention that he was a dealer until it just popped out.

    I guess “want to buy” ads are like honey to fly’s here.
     
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    bwframe

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    I usually don’t sell guns… I trade them for hundred dollar bills!
    A little conversation and a hand shake is all I require. If I get a bad vibe… I keep what I’m selling and move on.
    I expect the same in return.
    The deals I’ve completed with my fellow members have all been great.
    I’ve had two potential deals that went thud.
    Not long ago I was negotiating a purchase with an INGO member for a pistol I wanted. After we agreed on price and location he sprung the “I’ll need a signed invoice and a picture of your drivers license” crap on me. I politely declined despite my desire to go “Big Red” on him. If the gutless twerp can’t be honest up front then I won’t do business with him.
    I had another one here who’s apparently a shadow dealer try weasel me into buying his stuff as well.
    Made no mention that he was a dealer until it just popped out.

    I guess “want to buy” ads are like honey to fly’s here.

    We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. :n00b:
     
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