Some of you may have read one of my recent posts, outlining a "brilliant" plan to circumvent high transfer and storage fees, and long NICS waiting times, by going out of state for long gun transfers.

 

My solution was not very brilliant.

 

I should have realized something was fishy when Dunkelberger's told me they could not accept any transfers for three weeks. "The guys who do that are not around, and we don't want to store guns that cannot be processed."

 

Then I learned that in addition to a $35 transfer fee, they charge a $100 "receiving" fee. $135 to process a $129 gun. 

 

So, back with my tail between my legs to my local, trusted shop.

 

The grass is not always greener.

Sooooooo don't go to Dunkelberger's.  Go to a different store.

Receiving fee? They screwed you hard.

 

 

Eff them, go elsewhere out of state.

It's greener at Sarco, right over the border in Easton.

I heard something about Dunkelbergers also video taping transactions and handing them to Bloomberg? I have no idea what that's about or if it's true. Can someone comment?

It's greener at Sarco, right over the border in Easton.

I heard something about Dunkelbergers also video taping transactions and handing them to Bloomberg? I have no idea what that's about or if it's true. Can someone comment?

 

Bloomberg tried to sue Dunkelbergers because they sold guns to residents of NYC.......

 

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060923/NEWS/609230340

Bloomberg tried to sue Dunkelbergers because they sold guns to residents of NYC.......

 

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060923/NEWS/609230340

If the claim below is true, "transfer fees" are the least of their problems.

Between 1994 and 2001, at least 32 guns sold by Cole's, 27 sold by Big Tom's and 44 sold by Dunkelberger's were recovered in New York in connection with a crime, according to the lawsuit. Police seized another 50 Dunkelberger's guns between 2001 and 2005.

 

I'd like to see how they were caught facilitating "straw purchases." Does that mean they had a woman with proper credentials go into a store with her "husband" and ask for his advice on a gun? It seems very subjective. 

The grass is greener because it is usually fertilized with bullshit.

The grass is greener because it is usually fertilized with bs.

 

Yes, and thinking back my post was especially BS-laden.

 

Moral: I'm going to stick with my local shop whenever possible. They're good guys, and this situation is not their fault. They have to charge something for transfers, and being mostly a hunting/fishing business they do not have anyone dedicated 100% to firearms. 

If the claim below is true, "transfer fees" are the least of their problems.

Between 1994 and 2001, at least 32 guns sold by Cole's, 27 sold by Big Tom's and 44 sold by Dunkelberger's were recovered in New York in connection with a crime, according to the lawsuit. Police seized another 50 Dunkelberger's guns between 2001 and 2005.

 

 

 

Straw purchases are a huge problem between Mass. and Vt. Drug dealers from Boston and other cities drive up to peaceful Vermont and trade their poison for guns, for much less than they'd pay on their home streets. I'll bet the same happens in Stroudsburg, which has a significant drug problem and a significant underclass. 

 

Come to think of it, I would not be surprised from my two conversations with them today if they were not currently being harassed by anti-gun forces, or perhaps even the targets of investigation. 

 

What are they supposed to do? Count the missing teeth and number of tattoos of potential gun-buyers, and if the number equals 15 or more deny the sale?

 

Last time I was down there there were three very suspicious characters, together, all young, all looking like derelicts, asking questions about the handguns. These guys didn't appear to be able to afford Chinese takeout, much less spring for a Glock.

 

Would not be surprised if they were about to trade a gun for some crack, or were undercover cops. What's a legit gun dealer to do?

If you feel the price is right at Jere D's, then by all means, buy it. If not in stock, or transfers, etc.. walk away. They do not like to handle incoming transfers, period. One of the few PA places that stock NJ compliant longguns. Locals avoid this place like the plague.  Not always the best solution, OK in a pinch.  Prices have been better here in recent years.

 

As far as the Bloomturd settlement, the terms of the agreement are over.  No looking over your shoulder anymore.  Used to be it was up to you to be in compliance in both the purchase and residence state, not the FFL's problem.  So sales were freely done on weekends to NYC bennies.  I'm sure there were many sales done.  Not necessarily straw purchases. 

Yes, and thinking back my post was especially BS-laden.

 Yes it was ))). But you re a grown up and you admitted to it right here and now. That s good.

 

Moral: I'm going to stick with my local shop

As you posted previously they do have high transfer fees so do look around for transfers.

 

They're good guys, and this situation is not their fault.

They did kind of rape you on the last transfer so do maybe they re it very good guys

 

Check this guy out, his transfer fee might have changed. Its weird hours but he gets the job done for NJ residents long gun needs if you want to do it on the PA side of the river.

 

Bill Savage

Bill's Gun Shop, Inc.

5 Bridge Five Lane

Pipersville, PA 18947-1628

Email: Click here to email me

 

Phone: 610-294-9268

Cell Phone: 610-551-9466

Hours: 7:00pm-10:00pm Mon & Wed, 8:00am-3:00pm Sun and by appointment

 

Other Fee: $20.00 incl background check

I see that you are in Sussex County.  Drive to Mastodon Ammo in Vernon.  Bust Nick and Joe's chops.  They will do transfers for $25.00.  

 

Edit to add that I have bought reloading supplies and a long gun or two from Dunkelbergers.  Nice folks and generally good supplies.  The owners collection of lever guns is impressive and worth the trip.  If you're in Stroudsburg, head a little south to Mt Bethel and check out Furniture and Firearms Depot.