Armslist is a joke!!

[thumperdogg]

Just contacted a fella about a gun he had listed on Armslist. He was kind enough to offer me $200 less than my gun is worth new, meanwhile asking me to pay him $250 more than his gun was worth new. I feel bad for all of the ignorant people that fall victim to deals like this!!

I can't stress it enough, do some research first, and online at that. Most brick and mortars charge $100 or more higher than online stores, not to mention no tax and no shipping. I am not against buying local, but if you do, realize that in most cases you have over paid and most of us are not going to pay for you overpaying. This issue will always come up in selling or trading your firearm because people look online at the cheapest listed price when considering purchase or trade, I do this my self as well because when I buy new, I pay the absolute bottom dollar.

Just my and sure I will be flamed for ordering online and dogging brick and mortar markups, but $100 is $100 and more ammo in my stash! Don't give me to much BS about buying local when you are buying a gun that is MADE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY!

 

[thumperdogg]

Sorry, but tired of people whining that I need to be buying local and they are carrying a Glock that was made in Austria. Nothing against Glocks or Glock owners, but you get the point.

 

[radar44]

Remember the rules ; your gun is lucky someone will take it off your hands , their guns are made from pure , rare gold .

Maybe this guy works the gun show circuit ..

 

[pute62]

Found an ad for a Maverick 88 shotgun for $250, emaild the guy as to if it had any accessories for that price and what the condition was. No accessories and he bought it used for $200. SERIOUSLY? Turns out same guy has a Raven for $200. Oh what deals to be had.

 

[sgreen3]

Or the $600 SKS I seen on there a little while back

 

[JettaKnight]

Found an ad for a Maverick 88 shotgun for $250, emaild the guy as to if it had any accessories for that price and what the condition was. No accessories and he bought it used for $200. SERIOUSLY? Turns out same guy has a Raven for $200. Oh what deals to be had.

I saw these this morning and had a good chuckle.

Personally, I've done two deals on Armslist and was satisfied with both. But I think they were both INGO'ers.

 

[mpmike25]

Some people are really proud of the things they have on armslist. A jimenez arms .380 used for $200, or a highpoint for $200. What really gets me is the Mosin people that want $200+. Really?? You can go to bradis and pick one up for $115 if you really want one.

 

[Dragon]

Armslist isn't the only place where people are that stupid. There was a guy on here with a bi-tone XDm with only 1 mag for $575 when you can get them cheaper new with 3 mags.. People get these ideas that what they have deserves to get them exactly what they think it should.

Oh and I did get a phenomenal deal from armslist, that's where I got my M1A with Sage EBR.

 

[thumperdogg]

Found an ad for a Maverick 88 shotgun for $250, emaild the guy as to if it had any accessories for that price and what the condition was. No accessories and he bought it used for $200. SERIOUSLY? Turns out same guy has a Raven for $200. Oh what deals to be had.

I bought a Maverick 88 new at Dunhams for $199, people crack me up!

 

[mpmike25]

Armslist has some good deals but most people are too high on there price.

 

[Aggar]

I just recently used armslist and made a purchase and it was a good deal and no issues. He is also a member here.

 

[mpmike25]

If i'm gonna buy from someone i'd rather buy off of here.

 

[rich8483]

well, i got no problem with people asking too much for their gun. just dont offer to buy it.
i also feel its not limited to armslist or even guns for that matter.

just like you want to pay bottom dollar, they want to sell for top dollar.

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

I have actually had pretty good luck with both Armslist and the INGO classifieds...

It does seem that Armslist responses require more sifting through...

 

[netsecurity]

With prices that high only criminals will pay, and maybe that is who they are looking for. You're totally right about paying $100 extra locally, plus tax.

 

[mpmike25]

I understand they want top dollar but a used gun for a new price isn't worth it.

 

[Oliver]

As others have already pointed out, Armslist does in fact have some great deal. It also has some people on there asking for more than THEIR gun is worth. Just ignore those people and adds, and focus on what you're looking for at a good price.
My friend and I both have recently made great purchases off armslist in the last two weeks.

 

[Mosinguy]

My main beef is when someone on there contacts you and the first (and usually only) thing they say in the message is: wat is yur bottum doller ??? That pisses me off. Why not negotiate instead of being lazy? /endrant

 

[spencer rifle]

Got a good deal on 7.62 NATO - 35 cents each, some of which were Israeli boxer primed.

But I'd much rather buy and sell here.

 

[Rocket57]

I can't stress it enough, do some research first, and online at that. Most brick and mortars charge $100 or more higher than online stores, not to mention no tax and no shipping. I am not against buying local, but if you do, realize that in most cases you have over paid and most of us are not going to pay for you overpaying.

Just my and sure I will be flamed for ordering online and dogging brick and mortar markups, but $100 is $100 and more ammo in my stash! Don't give me to much BS about buying local when you are buying a gun that is MADE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY!

I have to disagree with this part of your post. I always do a ton of research online before I purchase any firearm. I have never paid more than a few dollars more at the LGS than I have found the same gun online, sometimes even less. And I get to examine the purchase before I hand over my hard earned cash. If by brick and mortar you mean the big box stores, then yes, their prices can be $50-100 or so more than online or the LGS.

I do agree that some online sellers get quite ridiculous with their asking prices. But then it is my choice NOT to purchase from them.