Another Buyer Beware Do Not Become a Victim Like Me.

[Ggreen]

Assuming that is for protection, assuming postal inspectors, etc will come down hard on them for defrauding the govt, I wouldnt count in it. They are too busy with everything else to worry about your $500 loss.

Local sales only, cash in hand, or if you MUST cross state lines use some kind of escrow service to protect your money.

Non face to face transactions just arent worth it anymore, IMHO. Risk is too high due to scammers.

Postal money orders for gun broker if they don't take credit. I've had people back out of deals on tools when I said I'd only pay with pmo, so it still carries weight vs anything else.

 

[churchmouse]

With most anything I have ever desired to own available locally I have never understood the desire to go nation wide in search of a ****ing G**** so color me confused.

Collector items I totally get but the people I know who collect only use Gun Broker or other avenues to find/purchase what they desire.

Also, unless I can actually touch "IT" "IT" being a car boat bike gun etc (major purchases) I will stick wit local sources.

 

[three50seven]

I've been dealing on Armslist for probably close to 10 years. I've had a couple sketchy meet-ups, but it's always been my rule to be armed and bring along someone else who is armed as well. So far, I've never had a problem. In fact, many times I end up spending several minutes talking to the buyer/seller since we obviously share some similar interests.

I've only purchased 1 gun off armslist that was out of state, and that was from a gun shop in Ohio. I talked to the owner on the phone multiple times and had the rifle shipped to a local dealer. The the whole transaction went very smooth.

From my experience, it's easy to tell if someone is going to be difficult to deal with right away. Here are some basic rules I've compiled for myself.

- If the gun you're selling is cheap, you're going to attract losers. Plan accordingly.

- If their emails or texts look like they're being written by a 3rd grader, just walk away.

- If they say they can't travel or don't have gas money, just walk away.

- Try to meet up as soon as possible once a deal has been struck. The longer you wait, the less likely the transaction will ever occur.

- Always ask for more pictures. This way you know they actually have the gun in their possession.

- Always fill out a bill of sale, including the buyers and sellers ID number and/or LTCH information and signature. Then make sure both parties have a copy.

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[steif]

I've met some shady looking characters from here as well, but it all worked out.
Churchmouse and dodgg to name 2...

 

[yetti462]

I called a Mexican dude in Texas that had a pistol I was looking for. Looked back through my lost auctions on GB and low and behold the pistol was the same.

I did call the guy and he was wanting me to send MoneyGram to his cousin. It got shady real quick.

He kept calling my number wanting to know if I sent MoneyGram. I told him I wasn't interested and then got cussed out.

 

[drillsgt]

I've run into scammers both as a buyer and seller it doesn't seem to matter. As others have said if it's too good to be true, probably a scam. Often the description of the gun is brief but once you start emailing with someone and it's obvious they don't speak English it's likely a red flag. I ask specific questions like what store will it be shipping from and ask for more pictures, if the responses are vague or cagey it's a scam. Local deals I haven't had any issues with either buying or selling but it is annoying when trying to sell something and scammers waste your time.

 

[BrettonJudy7]

Armslist is inundated with scammers. Fortunately you can spot 90% of them with a few red flags:

Anytime you see a price way too low you can assume it's fake. And its a scam if the info is obviously copy/pasted from gunbroker or manufacturers website.

If they have something collectible at a price that may seem too good to be true...and an out of state area code, it's a scam.

And another subtle red flag is if they have just registered to Armslist that same day and the location is "Indiana, Indiana" it's most definitely a scam.

This right here ^^^^^ Amazing attention to detail.

 

[BrettonJudy7]

I have managed to stay away from Armslist. From all the horror stories I have heard, I just prefer to use GB, Sportsmans Guide, Ingo or LGS.
Every so often I get on Armslist to check out prices and see if there is anything worth trying, but I typically get scared and end up leaving...

 

[Expat]

Because I am not near Indy, the classifieds here can be hard, so I have used Armslist locally. I never had any issues but once again it has always been FTF during the day time.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Armslist ad (Indiana, Indiana) text me at (area code not in Indiana), ones like these, are out there everyday.

 

[Ricnzak]

This showed up in my inbox recently, very strange

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...2879-browning-t-bolt-varmint-reaper-22lr.html

Looks like the reply in this ad.

 

[churchmouse]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...2879-browning-t-bolt-varmint-reaper-22lr.html

Looks like the reply in this ad.

And that member closed his ad.
0 post count member from 2013. Possibly a site supporter at one time but never re-upped. There has been a Glitch in the system we have struggled with since the site server was moved to Texas. Seems like some bits and pieces did not make the cut and a few non-posting "X" supporters have slipped through the cracks.
Once again people so ate up with wanting to or needing to sell something they do not care.
On your own people.

 

[Irukanji]

I have heard sending the money via USPS and USPS money order means you can have a postal inspector get involved and they are serious about that sort of thing. You might check with the USPS to confirm this, but they helped me out on a guitar once.

Tough to throw the baby out with the bathwater on this one... sorry you had the experience though!

Thanks

 

[LP1]

If I can't find it at a local gun store, in person at a gun show, or via a FTF sale, I don't need it. Another one will come around eventually.

 

[churchmouse]

If I can't find it at a local gun store, in person at a gun show, or via a FTF sale, I don't need it. Another one will come around eventually.

 

[radar8756]

Armslist (Indiana, Indiana) text me at area code not in Indiana, ones are out there everyday.

In this day & age where everything is tied to a Phone Number ... some people will keep their Cellphone number when they move from State to State for employment ... i.e. I kept my Michigan cellphone (248) when I moved to Indiana - for a Job in Illinois

Some people have valid reasons

 

[jsharmon7]

I’ve had a lot of professional experience working fraud investigations. There is very little chance I’d ever deal with anyone on a nation-wide system like Armslist, Gunbroker, or Craigslist. I do some knife deals on Reddit, but it’s with the understanding that I’m willing to accept any losses. I can afford to lose $100 on a knife deal, but I’d be pretty mad about $1,000+.

 

[Route 45]

I’ve had a lot of professional experience working fraud investigations. There is very little chance I’d ever deal with anyone on a nation-wide system like Armslist, Gunbroker, or Craigslist. I do some knife deals on Reddit, but it’s with the understanding that I’m willing to accept any losses. I can afford to lose $100 on a knife deal, but I’d be pretty mad about $1,000+.

I've used Gunbroker a few times without issue. Always to buy from a gun shop out of state, though, and not an individual.

 

[two70]

I've lost track of the number of items I've bought and sold from Gunbroker over the years and have never had a real problem. I always do my due diligence in checking out sellers before I bid and use a credit card whenever possible. Frankly, my experience on Gunbroker has been far smoother with fewer issues than my experience in the classifieds here.

 

[223 Gunner]

I've lost track of the number of items I've bought and sold from Gunbroker over the years and have never had a real problem. I always do my due diligence in checking out sellers before I bid and use a credit card whenever possible. Frankly, my experience on Gunbroker has been far smoother with fewer issues than my experience in the classifieds here.

I have never had an issue with GB either, and have used it multiple times.