Randy Bessler

Mike B · 02-25-2011, 09:02 AM

Greetings,
Does anyone know if there is a problem with Randy or his family? He has not updated his site since middle January and he does not answer his telephone.

Mike

Edward Tinker · 02-25-2011, 09:33 AM

I hope not, Randy is a nice guy...

minigun · 02-25-2011, 09:14 PM

I second that, great to deal with. Hope he's fine.

Wonder if he's at S.O.S. Louisville.....

calibrator · 02-26-2011, 01:04 PM

I've dealt with Randy a few times (he does seem like a nice guy) and was under the impression that he had a close relative working for him also. I seem to recall that this person was the one who photographed the items and maintained the website for Randy. I also hope that all is well.

BogeyB · 02-27-2011, 09:38 PM

His nephew Shaun is working with him. I e-mailed both, but I haven't received an answer back. I've bought several guns from Randy, and am satisfied dealing with him!

Mike

Sieger · 02-27-2011, 11:42 PM

Hi:

Randy is a top guy and you can always rely on the descriptions he gives to be absolutely accurate!!!

His wife is also a pleasure to deal with and talk to.

Hope all is well with them!!

Sieger

MikeP · 03-01-2011, 05:09 AM

I have bought a few items from him.
A nice guy to spealk with and very accomodating.

However his condition descriptions are significantly
inflated.
I been in the game over 50 years.

Curly1 · 03-01-2011, 08:28 AM

Nice guy bought a Radom from him some years back. Spent about an hour on the phone with him regarding the purchase. Very good to work with.

conehammer · 12-19-2024, 08:46 PM

Apologies for dredging up this old post however I was curious what became of Mr. Bessler. Unlike many here I had but one transaction with him on a Mauser C96 years ago which ended in my returning the piece as it just wasn't as described by quite a margin. I eventually chalked it up to an overly optimistic evaluation on his part and an overly hopeful interpretation of the condition on my part. I read of some later legal travails around 2016 and then the trail goes cold. I'd seen his website has been long gone as I seem to recall he stopped his business (Collector Firearms) quite some time back.

Any further news?

Jerry

beachbaker · 12-19-2024, 11:24 PM

I saw Randy at the Big Reno Gun show in November. He has been showing up to the last few and seems to be working with another seller as he hangs out at his table. I would expect he will be at the next one in January.

02-25-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Randy Bessler Greetings, Does anyone know if there is a problem with Randy or his family? He has not updated his site since middle January and he does not answer his telephone. Mike

02-25-2011, 09:33 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,946 Thanks: 2,047 Thanked 4,555 Times in 2,104 Posts	I hope not, Randy is a nice guy... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-27-2011, 09:38 PM	#5
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	His nephew Shaun is working with him. I e-mailed both, but I haven't received an answer back. I've bought several guns from Randy, and am satisfied dealing with him! Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

03-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#8
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 121 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	Nice guy bought a Radom from him some years back. Spent about an hour on the phone with him regarding the purchase. Very good to work with. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

12-19-2024, 11:24 PM	#10
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 137 Thanks: 27 Thanked 108 Times in 30 Posts	I saw Randy at the Big Reno Gun show in November. He has been showing up to the last few and seems to be working with another seller as he hangs out at his table. I would expect he will be at the next one in January. __________________ Curt

02-25-2011, 09:14 PM	#3
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	I second that, great to deal with. Hope he's fine. Wonder if he's at S.O.S. Louisville.....

02-26-2011, 01:04 PM	#4
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 315 Thanks: 55 Thanked 243 Times in 93 Posts	I've dealt with Randy a few times (he does seem like a nice guy) and was under the impression that he had a close relative working for him also. I seem to recall that this person was the one who photographed the items and maintained the website for Randy. I also hope that all is well.

02-27-2011, 11:42 PM	#6
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Hi: Randy is a top guy and you can always rely on the descriptions he gives to be absolutely accurate!!! His wife is also a pleasure to deal with and talk to. Hope all is well with them!! Sieger

03-01-2011, 05:09 AM	#7
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I have bought a few items from him. A nice guy to spealk with and very accomodating. However his condition descriptions are significantly inflated. I been in the game over 50 years.

12-19-2024, 08:46 PM	#9
conehammer User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 21 Posts	Apologies for dredging up this old post however I was curious what became of Mr. Bessler. Unlike many here I had but one transaction with him on a Mauser C96 years ago which ended in my returning the piece as it just wasn't as described by quite a margin. I eventually chalked it up to an overly optimistic evaluation on his part and an overly hopeful interpretation of the condition on my part. I read of some later legal travails around 2016 and then the trail goes cold. I'd seen his website has been long gone as I seem to recall he stopped his business (Collector Firearms) quite some time back. Any further news? Jerry