Classified

johnwilliamson062 · June 15, 2008, 10:03 AM

host a craigslist format classifieds site that allows guns. Open to public, FTF transactions, sort by state. Include things besides guns to draw traffic. Please.

Ok, ok I will just go on hoping...

**Mal H** · June 15, 2008, 12:26 PM

Noted - keep the hope up.

Oh, and it ain't going to happen.

TheBluesMan · June 15, 2008, 06:38 PM

Hope is a wonderful thing.

But what would a "craigslist" style classified system offer that we don't already have? You can search by state, the forum is open to the public, FTF transactions are allowed. I don't see the benefit.

Rich Miranda · June 15, 2008, 10:07 PM

How can one easily search by state? Some people don't post what state they are in or use different abbreviations (i.e. CA, Calif., California).

I know this is a pain, but maybe forum sub-sections by state, or even region?

johnwilliamson062 · June 18, 2008, 06:15 PM

lots just say they will ship and do not include state. By the time you get the FFL fees and shipping very few of the listed guns are much of a deal. And I would like to see a site that was available to more than just those registered on TFL

**Mal H** · June 18, 2008, 09:11 PM

You mean like:
http://gunbroker.com/
and
http://auctionarms.com/
?

There are several others.

johnwilliamson062 · June 25, 2008, 10:43 PM

none of those sites are set up like classifieds for easy FTF trades like craigslist is. The idea is to cut out the shipping and FFL fees within a context that allows for a broad user base and local listings.

Almost all the trades on here I can get from Olde English cheaper or for little more when shiipping and FFL are considered. Not having to worry about a scam or misunderstanding is worth small difference when there is one.

johnwilliamson062 · June 25, 2008, 10:47 PM

none of those sites are set up like classifieds for easy FTF trades like craigslist is. The idea is to cut out the shipping and FFL fees within a context that allows for a broad user base and local listings. I really think this would work, if Icould a programmer to help me I would be doing it myself.

Gun Geek1 · June 30, 2008, 03:38 PM

As a programmer yes its possible.

To try to pass the FFL shipping etc. is an ATF accident waiting to happen. Because undoubtedly someone will try to purchase something from another state surpassing the ATF interstate requirements. Dont get me wrong this can happen on an auction site too but dont try to completely cut out the FFL dealer stuff.

Some sites do enable a buy it now feature that you dont have to wait for the auction to end.

June 15, 2008, 10:03 AM	#1
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Classified host a craigslist format classifieds site that allows guns. Open to public, FTF transactions, sort by state. Include things besides guns to draw traffic. Please. Ok, ok I will just go on hoping...

June 15, 2008, 06:38 PM	#3
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Hope is a wonderful thing. But what would a "craigslist" style classified system offer that we don't already have? You can search by state, the forum is open to the public, FTF transactions are allowed. I don't see the benefit. __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

June 15, 2008, 10:07 PM	#4
Rich Miranda Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2008 Location: San Antonio, not San Antone... Posts: 1,203	How can one easily search by state? Some people don't post what state they are in or use different abbreviations (i.e. CA, Calif., California). I know this is a pain, but maybe forum sub-sections by state, or even region? __________________ Read this!: I collect .38 Special and .357 Mag cartridges and I will PAY CASH for the headstamps I don't already have! Please PM me. Please donate blood, plasma, and platelets - people's lives literally depend on it.

June 15, 2008, 12:26 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Noted - keep the hope up. Oh, and it ain't going to happen.

June 18, 2008, 06:15 PM	#5
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	lots just say they will ship and do not include state. By the time you get the FFL fees and shipping very few of the listed guns are much of a deal. And I would like to see a site that was available to more than just those registered on TFL

June 18, 2008, 09:11 PM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	You mean like: http://gunbroker.com/ and http://auctionarms.com/ ? There are several others.

June 25, 2008, 10:43 PM	#7
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	none of those sites are set up like classifieds for easy FTF trades like craigslist is. The idea is to cut out the shipping and FFL fees within a context that allows for a broad user base and local listings. Almost all the trades on here I can get from Olde English cheaper or for little more when shiipping and FFL are considered. Not having to worry about a scam or misunderstanding is worth small difference when there is one.

June 25, 2008, 10:47 PM	#8
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	none of those sites are set up like classifieds for easy FTF trades like craigslist is. The idea is to cut out the shipping and FFL fees within a context that allows for a broad user base and local listings. I really think this would work, if Icould a programmer to help me I would be doing it myself.

June 30, 2008, 03:38 PM	#9
Gun Geek1 Junior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 6	As a programmer yes its possible. To try to pass the FFL shipping etc. is an ATF accident waiting to happen. Because undoubtedly someone will try to purchase something from another state surpassing the ATF interstate requirements. Dont get me wrong this can happen on an auction site too but dont try to completely cut out the FFL dealer stuff. Some sites do enable a buy it now feature that you dont have to wait for the auction to end.