FFL in Western Washinton

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by BW2723

I don't know much about buyers rights or internet fraud but most buyers just seem to accept their loss and move on.

That's because even if you have a generous/honest seller who will take back a Luger you don't want, cost can be prohibitive.

Let's say I buy a Luger from Joe Blow here on the forum. Joe's pictures are poor and few in number, so I can only go on his description. The Luger is a variation I already have , but I want one in better condition, so I pay for the pistol + $20 shipping and $40 for my FFL receiver/LGS to receive it. I decide it's not in any better condition than the one I have (I'm upgrading), so I ask to return it and get my purchase price back. Joe agrees, and now I pay another $20 shipping plus $40 to my FFL receiver/LGS to send it back.

Now I'm back where I started, except I'm $120 poorer.

Some FFL receivers here in NYS will charge less ($25 is lowest I've seen) but they will also charge NYS sales tax [8%]. Gas prices also play a part. I get 15mpg @$4/gal. It's not worth it to me to pay an additional $10 for gas to a $25 receiver who charges NYS sales tax. Some sellers will only send 2-Day or even Overnight Delivery, more $$$.

And hereabouts, even a Luger in less than 'collector' condition will command a premium, so selling it is easier/cheaper to do than returning it.

Just my $.02...