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The sales tax is a neutral, you pay it either way. Even with the sales tax and shipping fees here in Washington state, once you go online you have expanded your area of competition and will find you save a bit of money, over time.
Even if a certain firearm costs you $65 more online, if the local shops have one in 80% condition, and you find six to chose from at 90%-98% online, for the difference in price, you've raised your sales value downrange. (Don't sell, though, that's important!)
Also, consider the cost of gas visiting the local shops.
And, some of the online offers are not retail dealers, they are collectors or heirs wanting to sell at a fair price, but not retail. Again, over time, you will do alright.
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