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Many years ago I purchased a Wesley Richards drop lock at Christies. I called over there and the guy got the gun in his hands and we went over it in great detail. Sounded good, so I bid on it and won. As soon as I got the gun I knew was not operating properly. Sent if off the Nick Makinson to get it working. $450 later plus shipping up to him, it worked. That was about 18 years ago, so $450 back then was a big repair bill
John Boyd I've heard enough stories EXACTLY like this one over the years that I consider myself cured of any desire to bid on a double gun that is listed at an auction house. I have had three very good experiences on gunbroker, but, none of the guns I bid on were over $400. Best, Ted
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Buying over the Internet is a very risky way to buy guns with little recourse. I've been screwed twice on gunbroker and they were no help at all. I did get relief but it was by the Postal inspector mostly. I paid using a usps money order. When the problem occurred they did the leg work. Also BATF helped. By he end I got my money returned and one dealer lost his FFL. Crooks should not have them anyways.
Last edited by KY Jon; 09/07/16 09:38 AM.
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I always use USPS money orders for a transaction involving guns, on both ends. The Postal Police are a Godsend.
Enough said.
Best,
Ted
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It can be tricky buying at Holt's but I have done very over the years. I can not say I never bought a lemon...I did, or maybe even a couple of them, but I have had many more great deals than bad ones. Getting a condition report is a huge help.
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