sixgun 1 Posted November 21, 2013 Anyone ever buy or trade using armslist? Ive found a gun I would like and the seller is willing to do a trade for a gun I have Im just a little worried about getting ripped off. Any suggestions on how to do this transfer safely? Forgot to mention seller is in another state. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted November 21, 2013 I have heard too many horror stories, with Armslist. Unless it's from a dealer on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted November 21, 2013 I sell stuff on there all the time. I e never bought anything though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 21, 2013 I recently bought something on Armslist. The guy is in Ohio. However, I checked him out thoroughly and he's well reviewed on GunBroker. If that hadn't been the case, I would not have gone thru with the deal. Caveat emptor. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted November 21, 2013 I would say buyer beware, its like buying from an individual on eBay - there are good people and crooks. I have purchased from there, but only from dealers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted November 21, 2013 also quite a few undesirables trying to buy without proper documentation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo 6 Posted November 21, 2013 I bought an AR upper from a private individual last month, assuming that PayPal would have my back in case something went wrong, and funded the payment via credit card for good measure. But that's before I knew about Paypal being anti-gun. I think I my credit card company would still back me up, but my PayPal account could have gotten frozen in the process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted November 21, 2013 Ive sold a bunch of stuff on there, never bought anything though. Def a fair amount of scammers from my experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,263 Posted November 21, 2013 i've bought a couple things locally through there......that was before i found this forum. i feel i got good deals, and good stuff. that said, there was a tommygun advertised in north jersey, with the 30? round stick mag. i kept asking if the mag was limited, and only kept getting "it should be ok in nj", but no definitive answer. something didn't rub me right about it, as he didn't seem too forthcoming about the gun.....and he started trying to get pushy with shipping it to me when i told him i was thinking of backing off....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted November 21, 2013 There's quite a few non nj legal items advertised from nj sellers at times. There's a what I think is a obvious scam item in the shotguns, it's advertised as nj seller but item is also on GB from Illinois, same pics and such Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted November 21, 2013 I sell a lot of magpul parts and other accessories on there. I don't advertise guns at all. I do get people asking me for em but 99% of the time as soon as I say you need a firearms I'd and pass a nics check they disappear. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerpark 83 Posted November 21, 2013 Ive used it a few times without issue. A friend uses it constantly to buy and sell (PA resident). Face to face should not be a problem. If youre dealing with someone whos not local, I suggest you use paypal or credit card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,263 Posted November 22, 2013 I sell a lot of magpul parts and other accessories on there. I don't advertise guns at all. I do get people asking me for em but 99% of the time as soon as I say you need a firearms I'd and pass a nics check they disappear. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD i see your ads on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1563621 388 Posted November 22, 2013 Be very careful. I have bought from out of state with verification. And bought in state FTF, But have called out more than a few scammers. If it is too good to be true it probably is a scam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixgun 1 Posted November 22, 2013 im looking at a straight up trade gun for gun, just not sure how to make sure i dont ship mine and the one im supposed to be getting doesnt show up. Any one have any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Back on target 0 Posted November 22, 2013 Sell him your gun for, argument sake, $ 500 and buy his for the same amount. Treat it as two different transactions. Remember, you have been warned by others. I never used them, no personal experience. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thug the bunny 0 Posted November 22, 2013 I got ripped my very first transaction. From now on, if I ever use AL again, it will be FTF or nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted November 22, 2013 FTF only! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted November 22, 2013 So what do people do? Not ship the item? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 22, 2013 also quite a few undesirables trying to buy without proper documentation. Interesting that you have run into that as well. I was selling a handgun and had three individuals try to buy without a P2P. I actually had a thread on here about it possibly being a sting. Please everyone follow the letter of the law. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted November 22, 2013 I have heard quite a few stories of possible stings thru AL. But the most common is mail fraud. Check this out and tell me what you think, take notice of the locations, pics and prices. http://www.armslist.com/posts/2211445/nj-shotguns-for-sale--remington-3200-12-ga-over-under-30--barrel-layaway http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=376688023 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted November 22, 2013 I've bought and sold on Armslist. I try and do FTF transactions but I wanted a rare Mosin a few months ago and the seller provided a link to his profile on a well-known milsurp forum. He had about 20 reviews, all 100%. I sent him a USPS MO and everything worked out well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted November 22, 2013 The location is just the guy doing a multiple state listing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted November 22, 2013 Honestly I should do that with those magpul fixed carbine stocks. I could list em in all the communist states accross the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thug the bunny 0 Posted November 26, 2013 So what do people do? Not ship the item? That's what happened to me. Almost impossible to seek redress as it's under Federal jurisdiction.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
