The Yankee Armorer

Maestro · 11-10-2013, 08:41 PM

Is anyone familiar or has had deals with Charles from the Yankee Armorer?

George Anderson · 11-10-2013, 10:07 PM

The owner is Charles Kaplan, a friend of mine and a totally honest fellow to deal with.

Maestro · 11-10-2013, 10:40 PM

George, appreciate the help. . Pm sent. Perhaps you can help with my situation. Darius.

TheRomanhistorian · 11-15-2013, 12:36 AM

I've dealt with Charles, he sold me my Webley Mk VI with the .22 LR sub calibre 6 shot cylinder. I found him to be friendly, helpful, and honest.

Maestro · 11-15-2013, 12:53 AM

hmmm.. i guess it must be just me then.

i confirmed acceptance of his counteroffer on a Luger both in email and personal call and conversation with him. he tells me he'll get back to me as soon as he returns from a scavenger hunt. i don't hear from him for several days, come to find he upped his price on this particular Luger on the basis that he was selling it "too cheap". now he wants 30% more.

so much for making a deal on a hand shake.

alvin · 11-15-2013, 05:21 AM

That sounds a little bit weird. You mean, he agreed on a price, and later regretted that was too low and rejected to sell it to you??

If you did not tell him that you wanted him to reserve it for you SPF on the spot, then, everything is still floating. He may get other offers, and you may find better price. No obligation on either side.

alanint · 11-15-2013, 06:44 AM

Hmm, I'm reading "I confirmed acceptance of HIS COUNTER OFFER both by email and phone call".

If that is truly the case, it sounds like Charles was not very ethical on this deal.

George Anderson · 11-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Charles tells a different version of the story.

Maestro · 11-15-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Charles tells a different version of the story.

I'm sure he does.

The proof is my confirmation email I sent him which I have (can provide to moderator), a follow up email as to "what happened", as well as sending him my FFL copy to complete the transaction. I was waiting on him to give me instructions for payment, as we agreed on a lay-away plan. He stated someone told him there's something wrong with his luger and so he pulled it from being up for sale, but a day later miraculously fine to be back for sale at 30% higher price.
Greed can distort one's perception.

Maestro · 11-15-2013, 11:00 AM

Incidentally, since joining this forum i have made 4 honorable and uneventful purchases from senior forum members, in the process of a 5th. I have 1800+ 100% transactions on eBay, GB and several others.

alvin · 11-15-2013, 07:23 PM

Is it this Luger in the subject?

http://usgunexchange.com/products.cfm?tbl=21&id=1790

Because you mentioned lay-away payment, I guess it's this one due to its value....

Maestro · 11-15-2013, 08:28 PM

Nailed it Alvin

11-10-2013, 08:41 PM	#1
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	The Yankee Armorer Is anyone familiar or has had deals with Charles from the Yankee Armorer?

11-15-2013, 12:36 AM	#4
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	I've dealt with Charles, he sold me my Webley Mk VI with the .22 LR sub calibre 6 shot cylinder. I found him to be friendly, helpful, and honest. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

11-10-2013, 10:07 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	The owner is Charles Kaplan, a friend of mine and a totally honest fellow to deal with.

11-10-2013, 10:40 PM	#3
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	George, appreciate the help. . Pm sent. Perhaps you can help with my situation. Darius.

11-15-2013, 12:53 AM	#5
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	hmmm.. i guess it must be just me then. i confirmed acceptance of his counteroffer on a Luger both in email and personal call and conversation with him. he tells me he'll get back to me as soon as he returns from a scavenger hunt. i don't hear from him for several days, come to find he upped his price on this particular Luger on the basis that he was selling it "too cheap". now he wants 30% more. so much for making a deal on a hand shake.

11-15-2013, 05:21 AM	#6
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	That sounds a little bit weird. You mean, he agreed on a price, and later regretted that was too low and rejected to sell it to you?? If you did not tell him that you wanted him to reserve it for you SPF on the spot, then, everything is still floating. He may get other offers, and you may find better price. No obligation on either side.

11-15-2013, 06:44 AM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Hmm, I'm reading "I confirmed acceptance of HIS COUNTER OFFER both by email and phone call". If that is truly the case, it sounds like Charles was not very ethical on this deal.

11-15-2013, 09:23 AM	#8
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Charles tells a different version of the story.

11-15-2013, 11:00 AM	#10
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	Incidentally, since joining this forum i have made 4 honorable and uneventful purchases from senior forum members, in the process of a 5th. I have 1800+ 100% transactions on eBay, GB and several others.

11-15-2013, 07:23 PM	#11
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Is it this Luger in the subject? http://usgunexchange.com/products.cfm?tbl=21&id=1790 Because you mentioned lay-away payment, I guess it's this one due to its value....

11-15-2013, 08:28 PM	#12
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	Nailed it Alvin