How do you know who to buy from?

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How do you know who to buy from?

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Basically curious if there are retail/dealer sources that are as reasonable as possible to trust on the price and quality? I have been at the "gun collecting" loosely speaking for a few decades now. After those few decades of doing I still find that there is much more to learn. I have been burned on GI and GB more than a few times and find it overwhelming to try and intelligently filter out who's who. Any insight is appreciated.
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I will be happy to give reports on Alligoods, Dismal River Armory, Jaquas, and Steve Barnett if anyone wants to PM me.
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Also Leroy Merz.
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I enjoy doing business with Josh Loewensteiner. To be honest he currently has a couple of my guns for sale. It is a pleasure to work him.
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Your ONLY protection is education on your part. Period. And a clear acknowledgement going into a deal as to the terms that you are buying on. ie: inspection period, return policy, payment, etc...

Just because you buy from a "big name" dealer and you pay a premium does not mean you are getting a better gun. And just because you buy from a small dealer/seller at a fair price does not mean you are getting burned. Anyone can potentially screw you, even unknowingly. And good guns are everywhere.
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