Suggestions Needed Regarding Auction Delivery Problem - The Firearms Forum

sck · 06-25-2007, 10:51 PM

Several weeks ago, I went to an auction outside of my state of residence. I'd contacted the auctioneer ahead of time and explained that I wasn't a dealer but bring a copy of my local dealer's licence. The auctioneer said there wouldn't be a problem and that he had a local dealer lined up to do the local background checks and mail the out of state stuff. So, I get there, get a bidding number and proceed to spend more than I intended. Then when I go to check out, I learn that the "fee" for shipping would be another $250 plus for postage. I had originally been told it would be $8 plus postage. Well, I paid and was told I'd have my guns in a week. It's now three weeks later and still no guns. I've called the jerk and he has one excuse after another. I worked in gun shops for over 40 years and know how hard it is to put guns in a box and mail them out. I've tried to contact the auctioneer and have had no response. At this point I'm open to suggestions, except avoid out of state auctions. Do I make the 600 mile trip and do a face to face with this guy? I still won't be able to pick up my guns. Call the local police? Yea, a out of state guy is really going to be received well there. Report them stolen with ATF? I have been denied my property, isn't that stolen? Your suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks -- Steve

Rommelvon · 06-26-2007, 02:09 AM

Me personally, I would drive 600 miles if the amount of the guns was over say...300 bucks.....and if he stiffed ya, I'd beat 600 miles out of him.....plus a gas surcharge but whipping

stash247 · 06-26-2007, 03:07 AM

While I would prefer to do a 'face to face' deal, with a 'non dealer', I have bought a gun or two from those in other states, with unique, and undervalued products; I have a local dealer, who will take them across his book, for $20, US, and this is an acceptable number, for me; I've paid what I consider exhorbitant freight charges, in the recent past,out of the notion by UPS, and others, that firearms must go at air/ next day delivery, rates, but these were not the seller's doing.
A Swenson M-1911 pistol recently showed up at cost of nearly a grand, to my hands, out of a $750 selling price; a lot of 'frills' to be sure, but cheap, even after all of that, for the goods!
Seller told me up front, about the freight, and 'handling', and I thought it a good deal, all considered, so bought, anyhow!
Had you a friend, inthe state where you bought the arm, or lived in a contioguous state, the educational expense might have been less; but, dealing with an auction company is usually an expensive event,what with 'buyer's premium' charges, and all the rest; freight is just their idea of a 'final kiss', for money!

358 winchester · 06-26-2007, 04:12 AM

go back with your dealer and pick up your guns right then

06-25-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
sck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 117	Suggestions Needed Regarding Auction Delivery Problem Several weeks ago, I went to an auction outside of my state of residence. I'd contacted the auctioneer ahead of time and explained that I wasn't a dealer but bring a copy of my local dealer's licence. The auctioneer said there wouldn't be a problem and that he had a local dealer lined up to do the local background checks and mail the out of state stuff. So, I get there, get a bidding number and proceed to spend more than I intended. Then when I go to check out, I learn that the "fee" for shipping would be another $250 plus for postage. I had originally been told it would be $8 plus postage. Well, I paid and was told I'd have my guns in a week. It's now three weeks later and still no guns. I've called the jerk and he has one excuse after another. I worked in gun shops for over 40 years and know how hard it is to put guns in a box and mail them out. I've tried to contact the auctioneer and have had no response. At this point I'm open to suggestions, except avoid out of state auctions. Do I make the 600 mile trip and do a face to face with this guy? I still won't be able to pick up my guns. Call the local police? Yea, a out of state guy is really going to be received well there. Report them stolen with ATF? I have been denied my property, isn't that stolen? Your suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks -- Steve -->

06-26-2007, 02:09 AM	#2
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	Re: Suggestions Needed Regarding Auction Delivery Problem Me personally, I would drive 600 miles if the amount of the guns was over say...300 bucks.....and if he stiffed ya, I'd beat 600 miles out of him.....plus a gas surcharge but whipping __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee

06-26-2007, 03:07 AM	#3
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Suggestions Needed Regarding Auction Delivery Problem While I would prefer to do a 'face to face' deal, with a 'non dealer', I have bought a gun or two from those in other states, with unique, and undervalued products; I have a local dealer, who will take them across his book, for $20, US, and this is an acceptable number, for me; I've paid what I consider exhorbitant freight charges, in the recent past,out of the notion by UPS, and others, that firearms must go at air/ next day delivery, rates, but these were not the seller's doing. A Swenson M-1911 pistol recently showed up at cost of nearly a grand, to my hands, out of a $750 selling price; a lot of 'frills' to be sure, but cheap, even after all of that, for the goods! Seller told me up front, about the freight, and 'handling', and I thought it a good deal, all considered, so bought, anyhow! Had you a friend, inthe state where you bought the arm, or lived in a contioguous state, the educational expense might have been less; but, dealing with an auction company is usually an expensive event,what with 'buyer's premium' charges, and all the rest; freight is just their idea of a 'final kiss', for money! __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

06-26-2007, 04:12 AM	#4
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Suggestions Needed Regarding Auction Delivery Problem go back with your dealer and pick up your guns right then __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?