Guys,

 

Just a reminder to keep your wits about you when you are considering auctions. 

 

For instance - I was considering this auction:  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=352460240

 

I like to shop "in state" and save on transfers and shipping as I am willing to travel pretty much across the state so I inquired as to whether he would allow local pickup (since I have been burned on THAT before as well...)

 

Here's his reply:

 

 

yes we just require nics call   at 61.00

 

$61?????  Yeah, I guess you really don't want to sell that then huh?

Looks like a typo to me.... it's typically $16 as you know. i'd be shocked if he actually wanted to hit you for $61, plus $61 sounds like way too unusual of a number.

Also, I'm nearby if you'd like me to check it out.

I emailed back, I will keep the thread updated.

 

The point is, ask before you assume.

 

There's an FFL around Fairfield area who will not transfer what he sells to people in state - I got screwed on that already once.  It must have happened to a few other people as well because he finally updated his auction descriptions to say "no local pickup".

 

Also, don't just assume that NICS is $15 as each FFL can set it's own price, and there's at least one FFL in North Jersey that charges $20.  I just like to know this stuff upfront so that I can "calculate accordingly".  I don't even care that he charges $20 if I get a good enough deal on the gun.

It has to be a typo...

It has to be a typo...

 

Unfortunately, it doesn't.  There's always one or two guys who don't want to deal with someone coming in and all that and so they price themselves so high that it makes sense to tell him to just ship it to my local FFL.

at $61, it would almost be cheaper to pay shipping, transfer and nics to someone you use regularly..  damn

at $61, it would almost be cheaper to pay shipping, transfer and nics to someone you use regularly..  damn

 

 

Yeah - no email back so I have to assume that $61 was NOT a typo.

This has to be Ralph from Millstone Sport Shop

Very nice guy.

He charges 16$ for NICS like everyone else.

 

http://hillsborough.patch.com/listings/millstone-sport-shop

I've been looking for a Beretta PX4 in 9 and searching for NJ (local) listings.  Everything that I've found so far isn't NJ legal (17 round magazines).  Just makes me shake my head...

Just bought one last week at Otto... They have a 40 left....

 

I've been looking for a Beretta PX4 in 9 and searching for NJ (local) listings. Everything that I've found so far isn't NJ legal (17 round magazines). Just makes me shake my head...

I've never been in that place before.  I have to check it out. 

There great i bought most of my collection there .. And i love how they update there new stock on facebook ...

I've been looking for a Beretta PX4 in 9 and searching for NJ (local) listings. Everything that I've found so far isn't NJ legal (17 round magazines). Just makes me shake my head...

I'd see if the compact px4 feels good. That's what I have and it comes with 15 round mags.