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Title: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Band on January 27, 2014, 09:53:54 PM
For those of you who buy guns online, what site do you use for good prices?
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 27, 2014, 09:56:50 PM

http://www.gunsamerica.com (http://www.gunsamerica.com)

http://www.armslist.com (http://www.armslist.com)


If you prefer a auction style/ bidding.

http://www.gunbroker.com (http://www.gunbroker.com)
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: mountainman on January 27, 2014, 10:00:47 PM
Gunbroker
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: actionshooter on January 27, 2014, 10:40:00 PM
Gunbroker for sure

Just a warning, I wouldn't send anyone a dime from armslist only face to face, it has the worst reputation on the web for scams.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 28, 2014, 12:19:03 AM
Gun broker for sure!
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: HairTrigger on January 28, 2014, 01:11:00 AM
Gunbroker is your best bet
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: cookingdaily on January 28, 2014, 01:34:19 PM
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php)


really good place
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 28, 2014, 01:53:53 PM
Gunbroker.

But you really have to know your prices. Most of the guns aren't hardly any better than some local stores.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Kittman on January 28, 2014, 02:18:12 PM
I've only used Wholesale Hunter/CMMG and had a very smooth transaction with them.  Lots of stuff to be had there.

Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: xd2005 on January 28, 2014, 02:19:39 PM
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php)


really good place

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Band on January 28, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
Thanks for the feedback, guys.  I'll look into all of your suggestions.  By the way, if it matters, I'm after new, not used.  Probably should have mentioned that up front.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: FC on January 28, 2014, 02:29:31 PM
I've dealt with Bud's a bunch and Gunbroker once, usually Gunbroker has some of the highest prices around. Bud's prices have gone up substantially in the last couple years, I haven't bought anything from them in a while now.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 28, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
Thanks for the feedback, guys.  I'll look into all of your suggestions.  By the way, if it matters, I'm after new, not used.  Probably should have mentioned that up front.



www.lowpriceguns.com (http://www.lowpriceguns.com) out of Bellevue has some good prices too. Most haven't heard of them, I've bought from them before.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Band on February 03, 2014, 01:04:41 PM
I've picked out what I want to buy, an SR22 with a  crimson Trace laser at Bud's Gun Shop.  Here's a link if anyone is interested - http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944 (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944)

I see that you have to have it shipped to a gun dealer, who charges a transfer fee ($40) at the local place I have my eye on.  No problem, but the local place tells me I'll have to pay sales tax even though it's an on-line purchase from another state since I'll be getting the transfer through them.  Does that sound right?  No way to get away from sales tax on an internet gun purchase? :dunno:
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 03, 2014, 01:25:44 PM
I've picked out what I want to buy, an SR22 with a  crimson Trace laser at Bud's Gun Shop.  Here's a link if anyone is interested - http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944 (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944)

I see that you have to have it shipped to a gun dealer, who charges a transfer fee ($40) at the local place I have my eye on.  No problem, but the local place tells me I'll have to pay sales tax even though it's an on-line purchase from another state since I'll be getting the transfer through them.  Does that sound right?  No way to get away from sales tax on an internet gun purchase? :dunno:


Find a private citizen with an FFL to do the transfer would be my only suggestion....
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: actionshooter on February 03, 2014, 07:56:05 PM
I've picked out what I want to buy, an SR22 with a  crimson Trace laser at Bud's Gun Shop.  Here's a link if anyone is interested - http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944 (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411549944)

I see that you have to have it shipped to a gun dealer, who charges a transfer fee ($40) at the local place I have my eye on.  No problem, but the local place tells me I'll have to pay sales tax even though it's an on-line purchase from another state since I'll be getting the transfer through them.  Does that sound right?  No way to get away from sales tax on an internet gun purchase? :dunno:


Find a private citizen with an FFL to do the transfer would be my only suggestion....

That private citizen with an FFL would also have to pay the sales tax if they get audited.................Band, unfortunately its true, just another way gun owners take it in the shorts.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: fly-by on February 03, 2014, 08:39:34 PM



www.lowpriceguns.com (http://www.lowpriceguns.com) out of Bellevue has some good prices too. Most haven't heard of them, I've bought from them before.
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x2 for lowpriceguns - On new guns purchased off their site there is no shipping or ffl fee if you pick up in store in Bellevue.  I think they are about $40 for transfers of everything else.  Bought a few from them or transferred to them and never a problem with either method. 
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 03, 2014, 08:41:07 PM
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php (http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php)


really good place

I use Buds Gun Shop as well.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: HighlandLofts on February 03, 2014, 09:04:45 PM
Norpoint Shooting Range in Arlington has decent prices on new guns, they are generally $50 to $100 cheaper for their guns then at Cabelas. They have a huge sellection of handguns. I just bought a 40 caliber M&P from them this afternoon. I bought about seven handguns there and will be buying a few more oner the course of the year.

If you look on GunBrokler they have a "Find AFFL Dealer in your state" click onto Washington state and there isa bunch of them, there are several who only charge $25 for the transfer, and any guns bought online are subject to a "User Fee" same rate as the sales tax.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: jackelope on February 03, 2014, 09:39:01 PM
Just buy local.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Bofire on February 04, 2014, 07:36:37 AM
 :) eastcountyguns    out of Elma.
Carl
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: turkeyfeather on February 04, 2014, 07:41:04 AM
Guns are one of those things that I want to put in my hand before I buy.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: xd2005 on February 04, 2014, 07:46:46 AM
Band - Here's a link to a state website about all the tax/transfer stuff.

http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/FirearmTransfers.aspx (http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/FirearmTransfers.aspx)
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Carl on February 04, 2014, 08:31:37 AM
I purchesed a rifle from GrabaGun.com before and they were great.  They had the best price at the time for what I was looking for.

Carl
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Band on February 04, 2014, 09:22:35 AM
Band - Here's a link to a state website about all the tax/transfer stuff.

http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/FirearmTransfers.aspx (http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/FirearmTransfers.aspx)
Thanks, xd, looks pretty official to me.  Wasn't counting on paying tax but I don't see any way around it.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: hunting4sanity on February 05, 2014, 10:21:08 AM
In an audit someone is always going to pay the tax, WA don't let that one go.
I've used Gunbroker, Bud's and Grab-A-Gun all without any problems.  That said, often times you can find the gun for about the same locally.
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: Band on February 05, 2014, 01:05:50 PM
If you look on GunBrokler they have a "Find AFFL Dealer in your state" click onto Washington state and there isa bunch of them
Great link.  I see that there are several local small-time gun dealers linked to that site so I'm looking at prices locally for a good deal.  Only having purchased guns from retail stores in the past, are there scams or other pitfalls to watch out for when buying from someone who operates out of their house?
Title: Re: Online gun retailer of choice?
Post by: actionshooter on February 06, 2014, 11:59:14 AM
If you look on GunBrokler they have a "Find AFFL Dealer in your state" click onto Washington state and there isa bunch of them
Great link.  I see that there are several local small-time gun dealers linked to that site so I'm looking at prices locally for a good deal.  Only having purchased guns from retail stores in the past, are there scams or other pitfalls to watch out for when buying from someone who operates out of their house?

On gunbroker, just watch the feedback and history.
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