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C45P312
So I'm trying to source a POF 308 16in for a buddy of mine. Hopped onto Armslist.com to see what was available. I see them going for about $2500 which seems to be the norm if bought from an authorized dealer online.
I came across a lot of ads for the rifle below $2000 with locations in NY, NJ, NC, and WY. First off the locations raise a red flag for me but then I see the NC and WY. I emailed all 4 ads asking for more pictures, if they were a FFL, and possible do a FTF for the North Carolina one with my buddy.
Is this normal? I don't go on Armslist.com makes me want to stick to gunbroker if wanting to pay MSRP
To answer the original question, sometimes you get good deals, but I almost flat refuse to buy from other states and deal with an unknown FFL. I will sell out of state, but rarely buy. Kind of hypocritical, but I'm okay as long as I get the funds in advance.
Otherwise, I do F2F transfers on anything I find on Armslist. But also take precautions when I do. Meet in a public place that's well lit or during daytime, have big dog along with me, CCW and never have the cash on my person until the transaction is done.
Just some common sense precautions and it's generally no problem. But again, I refuse to do anything but face to face unless I know the person or I'm getting it shipped in from a dealer.
Last edited by Grand58742; 06-01-13 at 13:10.
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