To put it simply- some receiving dealers are a pain in the ass. Some may have to do with some state/ local regulations, but not likely. Some dealers have a chip on their shoulder about people buying guns out of state and using them just for the transfer. Best bet is to find a small business or home based ffl holder that is simply doing it as a service to the buyer. A simple transfer should never be over $25 total. Some gun stores here want $50-$75 for the transfer and a few want to charge sales tax on the purchase price. I have no respect for those stores and would drive 30 minutes to buy anything they sell somewhere else.
Excellent post. I feel the same way and can clearly relate..
