YOUR THOUGHTS ON ARMSLIST?

• Jul 9, 2013

• #1

Chriss

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I found a gun I want from an in-state seller at a pretty good price. The seller is fairly cryptic in his responses. Has anyone had bad experiences with ARMSLIST and/or in state private sellers?

Its a non regulated 22LR. So I believe only a FTF with and exchange of $ and a bill of sale is required.

Is this correct?

 

• Jul 9, 2013

• #2

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Sean415

Unrepentant HKholic

May 28, 2013

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Can't go wrong with a FTF. Anything else be extremely cautious. I have sold guns there but never bought any.

 

• Jul 9, 2013

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pjclark

Old Goat

Oct 9, 2012

3

Savage

Bought a nice Rem 700 in .308 on there. Good deal, no prob's at all.

 

• Jul 9, 2013

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Ganegrei

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Jun 23, 2011

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Somewhere in BoCo

I have bought and sold on Armslist. It is just like Craigslist and the same precautions apply.

Make sure the gun is what you want to buy. Meet in a public place. Pay with a money order if possible.

No bill of sale is required for an unregulated gun, just make sure you see their Maryland drivers license to ensure they are actually a resident.

 

• Jul 9, 2013

• #5

Chriss

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Ok thats good so far. Its a Mossberg 715T that looks new in box from photo's. Price is less than Walmart sells it for....and i like it as a toy...thoughts?

 

• Jul 9, 2013

• #6

Chriss

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"Toy" meaning plinker for funsies

 

• Jul 9, 2013

• #7

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babalooie21204

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Aug 13, 2012

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Chriss said:

"Toy" meaning plinker for funsies

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walmart price match?

 

• Jul 9, 2013

• #8

Pmbspyder

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Apr 12, 2012

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There's another thread on that gun right now. Save some $ and get a 15-22. You can thank me later

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #9

Vile Shadow

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Feb 28, 2013

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Price one of those in a store. If his isn't NIB, then offer him half what you saw in the store.

If that doesn't work out, save the bucks for the S&W. You'd be better off anyway.

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #10

Chriss

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Thank you,

I appreciate your advice

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #11

casualmadness

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Jun 4, 2012

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I've bought a few things on armslist-no guns but plenty of ammo and accessories and parts. Never had a problem at all.

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #12

Chriss

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And thank YOU too. I feel better know many have had good experienced there. Just need to be aware like any other site.

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #13

BLACKTALON

Ammo is like food

Aug 4, 2011

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severna park

Chriss said:

And thank YOU too. I feel better know many have had good experienced there. Just need to be aware like any other site.

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its the craigs list of guns. scams are all over only FTF

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #14

Safeboat079

Member

Feb 24, 2013

25

Baltimore County

Bought, sold, traded many times on that site, never had an issue. Just like some others had mentioned about the scams, they are pretty easy to spot, they won't meet ftf.

 

• Jul 10, 2013

• #15

Oldcarjunkie

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Jan 8, 2009

12,217

A.A county

I'll let ya know if the guy calls me tomorrow and gives me the info I need to send money. Something I want is in Michigan. It's not a lot of money mind you, but 200.00. So a loss would suck. I talked to him today but he was in a bad spot. Said he would call me tomorrow when he is off the mountain.

 

• Jul 11, 2013

• #16

dragonfire1911

Active Member

Dec 16, 2012

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Conservative enclave in Montgomery

There are a few scams on Armslist. But you just need to use some common sense. The old saying applies, if the price seems to good to be true, it is. I bought a M1A from Armslist but I ask the seller for his address and contact info and had him scanned his driver's license to me. Make sure the driver's license and address match.

 

• Jul 11, 2013

• #17

Vile Shadow

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Feb 28, 2013

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dragonfire1911 said:

There are a few scams on Armslist. But you just need to use some common sense. The old saying applies, if the price seems to good to be true, it is. I bought a M1A from Armslist but I ask the seller for his address and contact info and had him scanned his driver's license to me. Make sure the driver's license and address match.

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Surprised the guy was willing to do all that. Or even knew how for that matter.

BTW, where's there a "conservative enclave in Montgomery county"?

 

• Jul 11, 2013

• #18

dragonfire1911

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Dec 16, 2012

105

Conservative enclave in Montgomery

Sling Blade said:

Surprised the guy was willing to do all that. Or even knew how for that matter.

BTW, where's there a "conservative enclave in Montgomery county"?

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The 5 houses closest to me are conservatives. They all voted for Romney.

 

• Jul 16, 2013

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Ganegrei

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Anybody ever sold to an out of state buyer on Armslist? I have an out of state buyer who wants to buy one of my rifles. I would obviously be shipping to his FFL.

How should I handle payment? Have him send me the money order he is paying with and once I have the money, then ship the gun?

 

• Jul 16, 2013

• #20

StantonCree

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Jan 23, 2011

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Ganegrei said:

Anybody ever sold to an out of state buyer on Armslist? I have an out of state buyer who wants to buy one of my rifles. I would obviously be shipping to his FFL.

How should I handle payment? Have him send me the money order he is paying with and once I have the money, then ship the gun?

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I'd avoid out of state