Experiences with Buds Gun Shop ?

[this_is_nascar 162]

Anyone have experience with this online gun retailer? How friggin' long do they take to ship a product, especially one that was paid by credit-card?

[RubberBullets 65]

I bought a sig a few months ago from them. They advertise 7-10(14) business days to be processed and shipped. I called a day AFTER their stated date to be shipped and got the old "we're swamped, weve put on extra staff" and "Let me call you back - Ahh yes its scheduled for shipping and ready to go, just has not been picked up by shipper yet" Magically, it shipped the next day. It took a total of 3.5 weeks, but totally worth it for the money I saved.

 

I would buy from them again, just dont buy with an itch to have it RIGHT NAO!!!

[this_is_nascar 162]

Thanks. It's only been since the middle of last week for me, but maybe I'll give them a call anyway. I guess it can't hurt.

[NJdiverTony 27]

I used them last year to buy a handgun... no problems at all. I paid cash via bank transfer and they shipped my pistol within 3 days and it was at my FFL a couple of days later. Very easy and pleasant transaction. They are a very busy gun seller, so I can imagine that they are busy as heck these days with gun sales going through the roof.

[PDM 91]

I've used them a number of times. Nothing but positive experiences. Great prices, huge selection, reliable service, and all of the guns have arrived as advertised. Don't expect to get them on the phone -- they do appear to be swamped with orders. For guns up to $500 or so, I try to use local stores since the savings from Buds, once you factor in the FFL fee, isn't all that much. But for higher priced guns the savings can be substantial when you factor in their lower price, no tax, and free shipping. Keep in mind that their advertised price is the cash price, and the credit card price is 3% higher (which they disclose).

[DiPop33 2]

I purchased a handgun through them this past fall and it was an easy transaction using my credit card and I had it within 4 days if I remember correctly

[this_is_nascar 162]

Correct, I'm aware of the 3% cash discount. I didn't want to waste the time mailing them a money order or check and I certainly wasn't going to allow them direct access to deduct it from my checking account. I opted to pay via credit-card, to get the added protection I get because of using it, so there shouldn't be any delays with them getting payment. I just thought they'd be able to ship a bit more quickly, even though I'm still well within their policy guidelines.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

I bought 5 firearms from them over the last 2 years:

-Mossberg 930

-Glock 17

-Glock 30

-S&W Model 10

-S&W 22-A

 

All shipped within 7-10 days and had no issues whatsoever.

[this_is_nascar 162]

OK, thanks again. LIke I said, I ordered on 04/03 and it went to shipping on 04/04, so I'm still well within their quoted guidelines for shipping. I'll wait a bit more.

[Socom 19]

i always use buds they are damn good

[Duppie 73]

I've purchased 2 hand guns through them without any problems and frequently use their prices as a benchmark when shopping around for firearms.

[this_is_nascar 162]

Just got the email confirming shipping and tracking number, so my FFL should have it a couple days and I'll have it by the end of the week.

[JackDaWack 2,895]

Buds is good, but its a one click shop... I asked them to keep the mags 17rd for a 92a1 and they said no, i didn't even want reimbursement. Which lead me to buy the m9a1. Even the 3%+ prices are on the cheaper side usually.

[this_is_nascar 162]

I was ready to make this purchase locally, however a mistake on my part caused me to lose the last one that was available by the distributor. That being said, even with the lack of the 3% cash discount, plus the cost of shipping (zero), plus not having to pay NJ tax, plus the cost of what the FFL transfer and NICS will be, I still saved some coin on this transaction, so I'm happy.

[RUTGERS95 890]

I've used them with no problems and fast delivery on several occasions

[BCeagle 12]

Arent they in Lexington? I always wanted to take a ride to the Derby, that could be a fun diversion.

[BullzeyeNJ 104]

Bought one rifle a couple months ago. Good price. Fast shipping. No BS. I would use them again.

[Midwest 28]

Arent they in Lexington? I always wanted to take a ride to the Derby, that could be a fun diversion.

 

1123 Winchester Road Lexington, KY About 80 miles from here...I haven't been there yet....

[Redfish62 1]

I have used Buds and never had a problem. The one thing I must say is the money I saved did not compare to the face to face customer service I had when purchasing from Paul at Arms-N-Ammo.