A "hypothetical" situation; comments solicited

Stu · 11-08-2002, 07:07 PM

I think Albert states a very clear case and I'd respect any dealer that adheres to his principles.

There may again be some different circumstance between a dealer and a private individual in the way they want to deal with these issues.

Case in point; I just bought a $500 dollar commercial listed as all matching by the private seller. It doesn't; the trigger is different, however the gun is a nicely reblued, (not dipped), shooter in good overall condition with a police mag. I'm not going to quibble about that error.

I've also exchanged mail with a dealer selling a 1916 Erfurt with a 'dull finish'. Looking at the photos the safety, trigger and takedown are all blued. He claims he can't tell if it's been refinished. Do you think I trust that guy and would do business with him ?

I do believe that you should ask questions about the issues that concern you, (maybe a checklist should be kept ?), and any misrepresentation made by the seller should be pursued whenever you find it.

On the other hand, I wouldn't take a gun back past any inspection period just because someone changed their mind or decided they didn't like something that was either stated at the time of sale, or that they could have reasonably asked about but didn't.

Again, the value of the item and the question of if you are dealing with professionals or amateurs affects the attitudes people take, and the responses you get.

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11-08-2002, 07:07 PM	#12
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I think Albert states a very clear case and I'd respect any dealer that adheres to his principles. There may again be some different circumstance between a dealer and a private individual in the way they want to deal with these issues. Case in point; I just bought a $500 dollar commercial listed as all matching by the private seller. It doesn't; the trigger is different, however the gun is a nicely reblued, (not dipped), shooter in good overall condition with a police mag. I'm not going to quibble about that error. I've also exchanged mail with a dealer selling a 1916 Erfurt with a 'dull finish'. Looking at the photos the safety, trigger and takedown are all blued. He claims he can't tell if it's been refinished. Do you think I trust that guy and would do business with him ? I do believe that you should ask questions about the issues that concern you, (maybe a checklist should be kept ?), and any misrepresentation made by the seller should be pursued whenever you find it. On the other hand, I wouldn't take a gun back past any inspection period just because someone changed their mind or decided they didn't like something that was either stated at the time of sale, or that they could have reasonably asked about but didn't. Again, the value of the item and the question of if you are dealing with professionals or amateurs affects the attitudes people take, and the responses you get.