Like most shooters here....I too buy online. Probably more used items than new .
Most of my online purchases would be from Armslist.
I like to spend money and the new items I buy would be purchased from gun shops. It is worth a lot to me to not have to go through the internet. It all sounds so fuucking good until the deal goes south.
When I pull my dough outta my pocket it feels good and I mostly drive a damn hard bargain. I don't ever feel the need for instant gratification and I can walk away.
I have several new high end scopes put away that I came across in gun shops all over the country and bought for the hell of it whenever I need them.
Just my personal practice.
I spend too much time online anyway. It Fuucks up my charming atitude.