Sounds like the FFL's biggest problem is communication
Can I just gripe for a minute? I just moved here from the free state of Texas, where the norm for an FFL transfer fee was $20. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but usually $20 was easy enough to find most anywhere you went.
I recently transferred a pistol into a LGS and forked over $60 to the LGS, then $10 to MSP...I can't believe the prices here. I've called around a few places, and it seems that $50 (plus $10) seems to be the norm. What gives?!?
OK, gripe over.
p.s.
If you know somewhere giving cheaper transfers in AAC then what I paid please let me know!
I just picked up two blemished PA10 lowers from Medusa Munition.
It was $15 transfer. I think Mary said $25 or some like that for both, but I gave her $30 anyway.
The regulated stuff there, like pistol is $30 transfer WITH $10 MSP fee.
A bit of a drive, but if you time it right it was a nice scenic drive, at least for me.
I haven't named them and don't plan on it.
Can I just gripe for a minute? I just moved here from the free state of Texas, where the norm for an FFL transfer fee was $20. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but usually $20 was easy enough to find most anywhere you went.
I recently transferred a pistol into a LGS and forked over $60 to the LGS, then $10 to MSP...I can't believe the prices here. I've called around a few places, and it seems that $50 (plus $10) seems to be the norm. What gives?!?
OK, gripe over.
p.s.
If you know somewhere giving cheaper transfers in AAC then what I paid please let me know!
You came to Maryland, you get what Maryland gives you. Do what the rest of us do. Check the IPs for transfer fee costs. Comparison shop many FFLs. There's many reasons for varying differences in fees. Do the research. Griping is easy
Two lessons learned, a cable lock wont cut it. There are certain locks that are approved. The Omega bore lock (tampon) being one.
Second. Find a new FFL.
I talked to a shop on the Eastern shore about a transfer and their fee was $100.
I talked to a shop on the Eastern shore about a transfer and their fee was $100.
This thread is turning into another Gym Ratz.....
I talked to a shop on the Eastern shore about a transfer and their fee was $100.
No, his cable lock would cut it. It is only for 2003 (2002? 2001? I forget the exact cut over year) that handguns must have an internal lock. A bore lock qualifies. Prior to that the handgun may have an external lock supplied. A cable/chamber/trigger lock would all qualify.
To the OP, I get hit naming names. I can see a mess up them thinking you meant a long gun transfer. But the FFL should have still asked so they were clear and then provided all relevant information. You could be a first time customer, or a fifth time. Your first handgun transfer every or you buy two a week. Unless they KNOW you know all of their policies and expectations, then that is piss poor customer service.
I’d be very upset with changing expectations. I know to expect a bore lock on 2000s handguns and before that bring a cable lock and they probably won’t even bother to ask for older handguns. But a new purchaser wouldn’t know that and it is poor customer service and/or predatory business dealings not to let the customer know things upfront.
Yes, the business might need to ask a couple of extra questions. But it’s all of a minute of your time to set those clear service and pricing expectations.
So no, they may have a friendly demeanor, but that is terrible customer service (intentionally or unintentionally).