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I have never sold a gun through a forum classifieds like this, only face to face transactions. I am planning on selling a couple of guns and was curious on how this is normally handled through these forums. How is the best way to ensure a smooth transaction (meaning ensuring receipt of funds and subsequent shipment of the gun) and does the shipment require going through a FFL individual? Any other helpful advice will be appreciated as well.
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If they are long guns you can ship to another FFL as an individual, unless the receiving FFL will not take them except through a shipping FFL. Most FFL's will take a long gun from a private individual with a copy of their DL. Handguns should go through another FFL for the least amount of hassles, but you can do it as an individual, just not through the USPS. As far as funds and shipping, you take your chances sometimes. If you deal with members that have been here a while, you're more than likely to have a good transaction, look at when they joined. Also, making sure the payment type is legit, USPS MO, certified bank check ( not a personal check), bank MO, or electronically through the various vendors that offer it, such as Zelle, but there can be fees associated with that also. Ship the weapon insured for its cost, offer a 3 day no fire inspection and return to you if not satisfied on the buyer dime. Post pictures of the actual firearm, the more the better, Abe honest about its condition, be punctual in shipping it. Those help also.
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There are lots of ways you "can" get the transaction done. As I recall, some of them require you to keep records that could possibly be checked by ATF. Personally, I don't want the hassle and would highly recommend the following
Agree on a price (to include shipping) and ask the buyer to send certified funds, along with a copy of a valid FFL from their end who will receive shipping and do the transfer Ensure the funds are genuine, or wait till check clears bank etc Take the gun to a local FFL, give him the FFL from the other end, and pay him/her to handle the paperwork and ship it.
I have used that method many times. It is a little bit more expensive, but I don't have to worry about complying with state and federal regulations.
Good luck
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Learn how to post quality photos first. Then put an accurate/detailed description, and price them like your not overly proud of them. And don't be a tight ass about electronic fees that may cost you a sale, that can usually be worked out.
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