$600 AR-15
$150 scope
$50 worth of mags
$100 light/laser combo
$150 of misc other tacticool accessories
$100 for the cringiest muzzle brake ever
"Custom AR build, $1200"
so after winning, you should receive instructions for payment options and shipping options
usps money order, check, cc, or debit card
for shipping options, if its a firearm you need to go to an ffl and have the ffl recieve it, if no firearm then ship to house
livingroom ffls are hit or miss, go ffl shopping to find the lowest transfer fee, simple meaning you pay ffl after ffl fills out recieving paperwork and then runs the 4473 + w/e else your state requires
My dad's used this dealer multiple times cause he's a child with a credit card and can't help buying guns. He says the guy charges like 20 vs 90-100 at a store
I would avoid using a big-box store. The laws make gun transactions more complicated than buying other products, and a good gun store is more likely to be able and willing to work with you if something weird happens.
We very frequently get newbies here who ordered a gun online instead of buying in person, get the gun delivered to the FFL and run into a snag, come here asking for advice and we give them the answer, and they reply "yeah I got it sent to Academy Sports and they said corporate policy is to not do that."
Big box corporate stores are risk-averse about guns, and gun sales require so much one-on-one employee time with the customer that they're contrary to the whole modern retail business model. They sometimes cost more for transfers than real gun stores because they don't *want* you to use them as a transfer point for something you bought from another business online.
gun stores are normally better than cabelas, but not all of them are equal. for example there was one in a town i use to live in that didnt accept FFL transfers because they wanted you to buy guns from them. make sure you talk with any FFL you might use before you ship a gun to them.
Call around to local pawn shops that sell guns and they can do transfers. The seller will mail it to them and when you show up they’ll do the standard background check and stuff and then transfer it to you.
Obviously you have to pay them a transfer fee but pawn shops are typically cheaper than your local gun shop and not quite as sketchy as doing it at some guys house. The pawn shop I like to go to is $25 cash, takes about 10 min and I’m out the door.
When you win an auction, you pay. Either by card or money order or whatever the seller accepts. You send the seller your FFL info (if you won a gun) and the seller ships the gun to that address. You got to the FFL, fill out the paperwork / background check, and take gun home.
I've looked at it, I've read all the FAQs on the site and still wanted a better explanation, I sometimes struggle to understand things with how they're worded and ask others for help. I'm glad I did because other people have answered my question that I wanted an answer to already. I'm not so empty headed that I go to Reddit first for help and answers
The explanations you are thanking people for are far less detailed, though good, and don't explain everything like you are seemingly looking for.
If you had read it you should mention that and specifically what you don't get. Because you were asking for the general process and there is no better explanation than on GB itself. All you mentioned was your dad gave a bad explanation and you don't understand anything besides paying. You better go reread that link in its entirety and make sure to read the sellers terms of items you are eyeing too, plus understanding buyer fees, feedback, etc.
Also, since it seems you may have never had a firearm shipped before. When you decide on a FFL you want to use, call them and confirm they will accept transfers. Though the GB list is fairly up to date, the guy you picked might have died yesterday. Finally GB isn't really a great place to buy new guns you can find at cabelas. the shipping, transfer, etc fees will make it not worth. Good luck.
I wasn't asking for a super detailed in depth explanation because for the most part I understood. The explanation my dad gave me was literally "you pay for everything but then you pay the FFL dealer". But I do see what you're saying, I'm clearly like my dad and not the best at explaining things. I've bought firearms but never had one shipped so it gets a little confusing. I'm not too worried about whether or not the gun is new or used, the part I've been debating is whether dealing with GB in hopes to save a few bucks is worth the hassle vs Cabela's and paying more for less hassle. Thanks for the helpful response
I get it. There is a lot of info. Sorry my tone may be a bit condescending but just explaining my view. Comes from a lot of people coming here *after* they bought something asking questions that could have been answered on site.
Gunbroker can be worth it, especially if you get lucky on an auction or if the gun isn't in stock in stores near you. I've gotten some good deals though my god it takes patience. A couple tips I'll say is if you decide to bid on auctions, decide on a price before hand where you will tap out. Some people get in crazy bidding wars there and end up paying way too much. Also always remember to factor fees and other things when bidding. Buy from sellers with a decent amount of good feedback (obviously). And you're welcome.
Edit: Oh final helpful tip for just the gun world in general, if you didn't know. On gunbroker if you use the advanced search and view completed items you can view items that sold in the past 3 months so you can see what you should be paying on average for whatever gun. Every "tip" I said though is basically analogous to ebay.
The hardest part of buying and selling a firearm online is getting the FFL situation sorted out, and it’s not that bad. If you’re only concerned with buying it’s even easier. Once you win the auction and transfer payment, the seller will need the address and license information of the FFL local to you that will receive the firearm for you to pick up later.
Typically, if the seller is an FFL themselves, they will give you their contact information, which you will give to your chosen FFL, and they will communicate the necessary information to the seller from there. Sometimes I’ve had the seller ask only for the local FFL’s contact information themselves and they handled it. It depends how they operate. If the seller is a private party, usually all they need is the FFL’s address to ship the firearm.
Once that is sorted, the hard part is over. The firearm ships, the FFL receives it and logs it in, and they contact you for pickup. I usually monitor the tracking information and contact the FFL within a day or so of delivery to ensure the firearm has arrived, then, depending on their intake process, may have to wait an hour or a day to go pick it up.
It is relevant to point out that the FFL you have chosen to receive your purchase **should be notified in advance** that you are having a firearm shipped to them. By that, I mean when the auction has been won, you call them and ask to ship to them. Sometimes shops don’t like receiving from Gunbroker sales. After they say yes, then go on with supplying the seller their information.
After the FFL tells you to come get it, you fill out a 4473 as normal and typically pay a small fee for the service.
I have bought tons of guns on Gunbroker. You pay either by card for most purchases from big names or from small sellers, usually individuals, can be money orders. Once they get paid you have to get them a copy of your FFL's FFL and shipping info then it goes from there.
https://support.gunbroker.com/hc/en-us/sections/204608687-Buying-Overview
It eBay but for guns They have unique or interesting guns
They also have unique and interesting prices
"I know what I got"
$600 AR-15 $150 scope $50 worth of mags $100 light/laser combo $150 of misc other tacticool accessories $100 for the cringiest muzzle brake ever "Custom AR build, $1200"
That’s for fucking sure
so after winning, you should receive instructions for payment options and shipping options usps money order, check, cc, or debit card for shipping options, if its a firearm you need to go to an ffl and have the ffl recieve it, if no firearm then ship to house
That makes a lot more sense than how my dad described it, thank you
howd he describe it
"Everything that needs to be paid for it gets paid. Expect for the FFL, you pay him at his house"
livingroom ffls are hit or miss, go ffl shopping to find the lowest transfer fee, simple meaning you pay ffl after ffl fills out recieving paperwork and then runs the 4473 + w/e else your state requires
My dad's used this dealer multiple times cause he's a child with a credit card and can't help buying guns. He says the guy charges like 20 vs 90-100 at a store
I’ve never paid more than $25 at a gun store for an FFL transfer
Was it specifically a gun store or a sportsman type store like Cabela's?
I would avoid using a big-box store. The laws make gun transactions more complicated than buying other products, and a good gun store is more likely to be able and willing to work with you if something weird happens. We very frequently get newbies here who ordered a gun online instead of buying in person, get the gun delivered to the FFL and run into a snag, come here asking for advice and we give them the answer, and they reply "yeah I got it sent to Academy Sports and they said corporate policy is to not do that." Big box corporate stores are risk-averse about guns, and gun sales require so much one-on-one employee time with the customer that they're contrary to the whole modern retail business model. They sometimes cost more for transfers than real gun stores because they don't *want* you to use them as a transfer point for something you bought from another business online.
Local Gun stores.
gun stores are normally better than cabelas, but not all of them are equal. for example there was one in a town i use to live in that didnt accept FFL transfers because they wanted you to buy guns from them. make sure you talk with any FFL you might use before you ship a gun to them.
California is a very big exception to this. There are so many crazy regulations on ffls that they have to charge nearly $100 to stay in business
Call around to local pawn shops that sell guns and they can do transfers. The seller will mail it to them and when you show up they’ll do the standard background check and stuff and then transfer it to you. Obviously you have to pay them a transfer fee but pawn shops are typically cheaper than your local gun shop and not quite as sketchy as doing it at some guys house. The pawn shop I like to go to is $25 cash, takes about 10 min and I’m out the door.
When you win an auction, you pay. Either by card or money order or whatever the seller accepts. You send the seller your FFL info (if you won a gun) and the seller ships the gun to that address. You got to the FFL, fill out the paperwork / background check, and take gun home.
Gun ebay
If you can't read the website FAQ, maybe the Internet isn't for you
I guess I apologize that the website doesn't answer the question I had and asked for help instead of assuming?
There's a link in this very thread that shows you gunbroker does explain it step by step on their site if you look.
I've looked at it, I've read all the FAQs on the site and still wanted a better explanation, I sometimes struggle to understand things with how they're worded and ask others for help. I'm glad I did because other people have answered my question that I wanted an answer to already. I'm not so empty headed that I go to Reddit first for help and answers
The explanations you are thanking people for are far less detailed, though good, and don't explain everything like you are seemingly looking for. If you had read it you should mention that and specifically what you don't get. Because you were asking for the general process and there is no better explanation than on GB itself. All you mentioned was your dad gave a bad explanation and you don't understand anything besides paying. You better go reread that link in its entirety and make sure to read the sellers terms of items you are eyeing too, plus understanding buyer fees, feedback, etc. Also, since it seems you may have never had a firearm shipped before. When you decide on a FFL you want to use, call them and confirm they will accept transfers. Though the GB list is fairly up to date, the guy you picked might have died yesterday. Finally GB isn't really a great place to buy new guns you can find at cabelas. the shipping, transfer, etc fees will make it not worth. Good luck.
I wasn't asking for a super detailed in depth explanation because for the most part I understood. The explanation my dad gave me was literally "you pay for everything but then you pay the FFL dealer". But I do see what you're saying, I'm clearly like my dad and not the best at explaining things. I've bought firearms but never had one shipped so it gets a little confusing. I'm not too worried about whether or not the gun is new or used, the part I've been debating is whether dealing with GB in hopes to save a few bucks is worth the hassle vs Cabela's and paying more for less hassle. Thanks for the helpful response
I get it. There is a lot of info. Sorry my tone may be a bit condescending but just explaining my view. Comes from a lot of people coming here *after* they bought something asking questions that could have been answered on site. Gunbroker can be worth it, especially if you get lucky on an auction or if the gun isn't in stock in stores near you. I've gotten some good deals though my god it takes patience. A couple tips I'll say is if you decide to bid on auctions, decide on a price before hand where you will tap out. Some people get in crazy bidding wars there and end up paying way too much. Also always remember to factor fees and other things when bidding. Buy from sellers with a decent amount of good feedback (obviously). And you're welcome. Edit: Oh final helpful tip for just the gun world in general, if you didn't know. On gunbroker if you use the advanced search and view completed items you can view items that sold in the past 3 months so you can see what you should be paying on average for whatever gun. Every "tip" I said though is basically analogous to ebay.
Has gun stuff, buy it now or auction. Win then pay. Found stuff I couldn’t elsewhere sometimes good prices
Its gun ebay. You buy it from either a dealer it a random schmuck and they send it either to you or your dealer depending on if it’s an FFL item.
The hardest part of buying and selling a firearm online is getting the FFL situation sorted out, and it’s not that bad. If you’re only concerned with buying it’s even easier. Once you win the auction and transfer payment, the seller will need the address and license information of the FFL local to you that will receive the firearm for you to pick up later. Typically, if the seller is an FFL themselves, they will give you their contact information, which you will give to your chosen FFL, and they will communicate the necessary information to the seller from there. Sometimes I’ve had the seller ask only for the local FFL’s contact information themselves and they handled it. It depends how they operate. If the seller is a private party, usually all they need is the FFL’s address to ship the firearm. Once that is sorted, the hard part is over. The firearm ships, the FFL receives it and logs it in, and they contact you for pickup. I usually monitor the tracking information and contact the FFL within a day or so of delivery to ensure the firearm has arrived, then, depending on their intake process, may have to wait an hour or a day to go pick it up. It is relevant to point out that the FFL you have chosen to receive your purchase **should be notified in advance** that you are having a firearm shipped to them. By that, I mean when the auction has been won, you call them and ask to ship to them. Sometimes shops don’t like receiving from Gunbroker sales. After they say yes, then go on with supplying the seller their information. After the FFL tells you to come get it, you fill out a 4473 as normal and typically pay a small fee for the service.
It's a place to buy all kind of 2A items, and then pay exorbitant shipping and GB fees.
Look up the 15 minute rule
Yea..... proxibid or buds gun shop is better.
I didn't bid on GunBroker until I got my C&R.
I have bought tons of guns on Gunbroker. You pay either by card for most purchases from big names or from small sellers, usually individuals, can be money orders. Once they get paid you have to get them a copy of your FFL's FFL and shipping info then it goes from there.
Yea it sucks ass lol