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USOOT2 I can't think of any who didn't agree to it. I purchased one gun last year after looking at 6. Only one other Gun went for inspection. None of the Brits balked at this
I don't insist on this until after a rigorous questioning of the
measurements of the barrels and stock and an extensive photo array. If info can't be provided the most sellers see the value of an inspection and appreciate my offer to pick up the tab
The guns I buy are not 5 figure guns but run in the 4K to 8K range and I tend to pass on a lot of guns


Registered: 05/12/11
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USOOT2 I can't think of any who didn't agree to it. I purchased one gun last year after looking at 6. Only one other Gun went for inspection. None of the Brits balked at this
I don't insist on this until after a rigorous questioning of the
measurements of the barrels and stock and an extensive photo array. If info can't be provided the most sellers see the value of an inspection and appreciate my offer to pick up the tab
The guns I buy are not 5 figure guns but run in the 4K to 8K range and I tend to pass on a lot of guns early on in the process


Registered: 05/12/11
Posts: 4

I've got an option that no one has yet offered. About 15 years ago use of an escrow service was how we protected against shady sellers for online deals. It has fallen to the background these days as people think their losses will be covered by Paypal, Ebay etc. I suggest looking into:

www.escrow.com

They're a reputable service and the only authorized service for Ebay. Basically the buyer and seller register, agree to terms of the transaction. The buyer pays to the escrow, the seller gives shipping confirmation. Once received and the item is approved by the buyer the funds are released.

Of course there is a fee involved but I think it is very reasonable exepcially for more expensive items. Plus it's going to make a seller think twice if he's trying to pull a fast one.