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How do you know who to buy from?
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:22 pm
by edcknives
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.
Re: How do you know who to buy from?
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 9:14 am
by Woodcocker
I will be happy to give reports on Alligoods, Dismal River Armory, Jaquas, and Steve Barnett if anyone wants to PM me.
Re: How do you know who to buy from?
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:54 pm
by Woodcocker
Also Leroy Merz.
Re: How do you know who to buy from?
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:54 pm
by loggy
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.
Re: How do you know who to buy from?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:28 am
by Brian Dudley
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.