Lawnmower2021 424 Posted October 16, 2023 Ordered a factory new Desert Eagle at about retail price (don't judge ) but it came to the FFL tagged as "Blem Barrel". Looking it over, we only found some small scuffs near the front. Honest question: Is this a "blem"? Was this tagged by Magnum Research by mistake? The retailer is willing to give me a full refund. Would you take the gun or take the refund? It is a 50AE in black and gold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted October 16, 2023 I mean, you're probably going to do worse to it during normal use. That being said, I have a Colt 1911 that came from the factory and had a blemish on the dust cover. Everyone that sees the gun says that it is beautiful. I on the other hand can't pick the gun up without noticing it. The real question here is for you to answer. Can I live with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawnmower2021 424 Posted October 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Vicious said: The real question here is for you to answer. Can I live with it? The funny thing is, if it wasn't tagged "blem" I probably would've been fine with it. But something about it being marked "blem barrel" by the manufacturer and still sold as "Factory new: 100% perfect condition" really rubs me the wrong way. I've definitely bought "new" guns with random small blemishes, but if Magnum Research decided to tag it as blemished it makes me wonder if there's more than I can tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted October 16, 2023 Why not call them up and see what they are willing to do? I'd be willing to accept that issue for a few hundred off. Lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawnmower2021 424 Posted October 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Vicious said: Why not call them up and see what they are willing to do? I'd be willing to accept that issue for a few hundred off. Lol They're willing to take it back for a full refund. I wouldn't mind taking it for a partial refund, but it seems like they just want to auction it off again as a blem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawnmower2021 424 Posted October 16, 2023 Ah, I'll take the refund. I will forever feel like I was somehow cheated on principle. But for a moment, holding it and admiring the gold slide, I felt like a true gangster. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted October 16, 2023 That is a shame, too bad they wouldn't work with you. I have shot a full gold desert eagle, and yes, it is quite an experience. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 859 Posted October 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Lawnmower2021 said: Ah, I'll take the refund. I will forever feel like I was somehow cheated on principle. But for a moment, holding it and admiring the gold slide, I felt like a true gangster. I would have done the same. I've purchased 'blem' and used guns, but they were priced accordingly and advertised as such. If I'm paying full retail (which I rarely do) then I expect a brand new, unblemished product. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My1stGlock 144 Posted October 16, 2023 Sorry so it was labeled on the box as blem? If so my next question would be did the dealer know when they shipped this out? it’s not like it was discounted since you indicated it was close to retail. If they willing to cover all costs and take it back I’d return it unless it’s a real hard find and you really want it. For me it would be principle too and it would prob bug the crap outta me just knowing that too. Just my two cents. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawnmower2021 424 Posted October 16, 2023 25 minutes ago, My1stGlock said: Sorry so it was labeled on the box as blem? If so my next question would be did the dealer know when they shipped this out? It was tagged as blemished inside the box; they say they thought it was a mistake and not actually blemished so never mentioned it in the listing. I never took it from my FFL and they already provided a return shipping label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 505 Posted October 16, 2023 Good on the retailer for taking it back, but their "excuse" is BS. They saw the blem tag and thought it was a mistake? Yea, not believing that for a second. They got it from the manufacturer at a discount because of that tag, they just thought they could get away with selling it that way and wouldn't get called out on it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My1stGlock 144 Posted October 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Lawnmower2021 said: Ah, I'll take the refund. I will forever feel like I was somehow cheated on principle. But for a moment, holding it and admiring the gold slide, I felt like a true gangster. Take those pics before you drop it in the mail! Clean side up of course. No pics it never happened lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ESB 247 Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 12:59 PM, Lawnmower2021 said: They're willing to take it back for a full refund. I wouldn't mind taking it for a partial refund, but it seems like they just want to auction it off again as a blem. I'd keep it and ask for the Blem price and for a refund of the difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites