Tried to buy a gun from him about 20-25 years ago. Gun was advertised as "new" or "Mint" (can't remember which). Confirmed the condition on about three different occasions before I had the gun shipped in. It deteriorated badly in shipping. It was a whipped out, off face, bluing gone, dog. Sent it back, but it still cost me shipping and FFL charges. Maybe it's different today, but I'll never try him again