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Old January 20, 2013, 01:07 AM   #18
db4570
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Thanks for all the replies.

I think Nathan sums it up pretty well.

On an anonymous classifieds site, I think the risk is the highest. It seems like having an FFL at the seller's end handle it is good insurance.

I have bought stuff (usually smaller ticket, like mags) from guys on forums that seem like regulars, and never had a problem.

I have a certain amount of faith that the auction sites, or at least Gunbroker, have some safeguards in place to make sure someone isn't a complete fraud.

I haven't heard back from the guy with the gun I want (a Smith CS9), so perhaps he isn't interested in a long-distance transaction, anyway. We'll see.

I like the idea of a road trip, especially for something as fun as a new gun, but cross-country is a bit much. After paying for gas, it would be the most expensive gun I own!

David
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