Can a FFL dealer charge a higher fee for NICS, over what the state charges?

[medic2264 11]

NJ NICS fee is $15 + tax ($16.05).  Can a dealer charge more for a NICS fee, or are costs set by the state?  

 

Example:

Dealer charges $35 for transfer, and $20 for NICS.  

 

Isn't it really just padding his transfer fee $3.95?

[Jon 264]

It is padding his transfer fee, and is legal. I know dealers who do this.

[9X19 125]

Would not complain if that was the actual price. That is a very low for a transfer fee.

[9X19 125]

Plus since since Nics has to be done via a credit card (billed by champion Communications) your FFL is now paying 20% plus interest on every Nics check.

[PK90 3,570]

I charge $15 and no sales tax.  A tax on a government mandated fee is double dipping by the state.

[71ragtopgoat 23]

Just paid $45 today for trans and NICS.

[PK90 3,570]

Just paid $45 today for trans and NICS.

That is an odd amount.  Did you pay $27.06 or $28.04 transfer fee?  What was the breakdown?

[djg0770 481]

It is padding his transfer fee, and is legal. I know dealers who do this.

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[Mark@3R1 0]

I charge $15 and no sales tax.  A tax on a government mandated fee is double dipping by the state.

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[medic2264 11]

I wasn't sure if the fee was set by the state allowing dealers to charge no more or no less than $15.

[Maksim 1,504]

It was $16.08 which was $15 plus tax which is what ffls were charged.

 

I woukd compare and lookbat the total transfer cost.

 

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[nuclearheli 40]

Plus since since Nics has to be done via a credit card (billed by champion Communications) your FFL is now paying 20% plus interest on every Nics check.

 

Not true. First of all its the merchant that pays credit card fees not the consumer. In this case FFLs are the consumer. The state charges $15. Any FFL charging tax is wrong. This service is the government accessing an information database and therefore not subject to sales tax. Have your accountant check the law. However FFL fees are not governed by the law therefore FFLs can charge anything they like for their services. If you use an FFL charging more than $15 for NICS you do it at your own choice. FFLs run a business just like any other business. I am not in it to break even or loose money. However my NICS fees are still $15, my transfer fees are average to lower than average. If you don't like paying the fees become an FFL. You have the right.