So, how do you feel about transactions with "out of state" members?

[ZoidMeister]

I understand the basis for this forum is regional SW United States, but I do frequent quite a few other gun forums with a national audience. Some of you may know me from those, but have been coy in saying it out-loud.

I've been perusing the "Fer Sail" forums a little. A few trinkets and do-dads have caught my eye, but I was hesitant thus far to reach out to the sellers as I see "FTF" requirements in a few.

So to my question: How many of you would be comfortable doing parts & pieces transactions from a site member from the deep south . . . . . ?

Let's start a dialog.

Z

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[Netsecsys]

Anything that is legal in the USA is fair game for me

 

[nvshooter]

I've had two transactions with folks far removed from my location; neither of them were through this site. One was for AR parts that I sold for $200. I sent the parts before he sent the money. He was good to his word and sent the money order a day or so after I'd sent the parts. No problem. The second was me sending two dummies of my mildcat rounds in exchange for twenty bucks. The recipient never sent to me the promised cash. I went to that very same website a few days ago and looked around after having been banned in Fall 2013, I think it was. He to whom I sent the dummies has also been banned. It's been so long since he stiffed me, the "Statute of Limitations" (aka my disgust with liars and thieves) in my mind has expired. I'm the better man because I trusted another-- versus making the effort to steal from another. My dad taught me at the end of his 48" belt that I was not to lie and not to steal. Of all the things he taught me fifty-some years ago, those two are of the most important to me today.

 

[Netsecsys]

I do not ship until paid. I have sold through gunbroker, arfcom, and many other national and regional forums. USPS Postal Money Order for most. Have never had a problem.

 

[ZoidMeister]

I do not ship until paid. I have sold through gunbroker, arfcom, and many other national and regional forums. USPS Postal Money Order for most. Have never had a problem.

I'm probably a renegade in most folks minds. I usually do PayPal Friends and Family for the immediacy of it.

Z

 

[ZoidMeister]

I've had two transactions with folks far removed from my location; neither of them were through this site. One was for AR parts that I sold for $200. I sent the parts before he sent the money. He was good to his word and sent the money order a day or so after I'd sent the parts. No problem. The second was me sending two dummies of my mildcat rounds in exchange for twenty bucks. The recipient never sent to me the promised cash. I went to that very same website a few days ago and looked around after having been banned in Fall 2013, I think it was. He to whom I sent the dummies has also been banned. It's been so long since he stiffed me, the "Statute of Limitations" (aka my disgust with liars and thieves) in my mind has expired. I'm the better man because I trusted another-- versus making the effort to steal from another. My dad taught me at the end of his 48" belt that I was not to lie and not to steal. Of all the things he taught me fifty-some years ago, those two are of the most important to me today.

Usually, when I see something I can use, I will send PayPal payment to the seller, fees paid by me (if any), to complete my end with expediency.

No waiting a week for the payment to NOT show up, then have to go through the hassle of relisting an item everyone thought was sold.

 

[11Charlie]

If its a good price and I need it I don't care where the item is I'm getting it.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

On a different forum that I am on...
I have bought , sold , traded and been gifted by , out of state members.

Shipping can be a hassle...so I have to really want or need that item.
Here in Washington , we need to pay tax on a used item , like a used firearm , even if a private transaction...
I had to do that on a straight across trade...again that is a hassle...

I do try to have deals with folks that I have been in contact with before , so I can say that I kinda of 'know" them...well as much as one can 'know" someone from a forum conversation....

For me its the pain in the posterior of shipping and potential paying of tax for a private sale that is my biggest issue with forum transactions.
Andy

 

[Netsecsys]

Here in Washington , we need to pay tax on a used item , like a used firearm , even if a private transaction...
I had to do that on a straight across trade...again that is a hassle...

For me its the pain in the posterior of shipping and potential paying of tax for a private sale that is my biggest issue with forum transactions.
Andy

There is a provision in the WA state tax code where, if trade of like items is equal in value, no use tax is required. If the value of the like item you are receiving is greater than the item you are trading, you would be responsible for use tax on the difference. I have a letter from WA State to this effect and provided a copy to my FFL along with a written trade agreement for their records. Not a FFLs are open to this though so check with them first. I used to buy/sell/trade high end 1911s and outrageously priced ARs in WA State and saved a ton..

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That is good to know ...thank you @Netsecsys
Andy

 

[Netsecsys]

That is good to know ...thank you @Netsecsys
Andy

Right on. TenX in Blaine is aware and open to the law. I don't think Dave's is open minded enough to even look into it for a customer. High praise to TenX, they do a great job. Good luck and good shooting to you.