GunsAmerica

[MdMedic]

Has anyone dealt with GunsAmerica?? If so, any issues?

 

[virtus]

I bought a rifle about 2 years ago through the site. It was from a seller in TX. I had no issues, but I spoke to the guy a few times to see if he seemed legit and he was a verified seller.

It's no different than buying from ebay or any type of auction site. Do everything you can to make sure you aren't dealing with a sheisty seller.

 

[CaptChaos]

I bought my Encore on there last year. It was a seller in Kentucky or something, the store was called "The General Store" which was kinda funny imagining it in my head. I had no issues other than the idiot who answered the phone to take my payment and FFL information didn't put me on hold and provided some color commentary to a co-worker about people calling and saying that they "won an auction."

 

[Rivera]

bought my ar-15 from a Gun shop in Kentucky, it was a smooth transaction.

 

[Silverlode]

I have bought at least four guns through the site (off the top of my head) and my brother a couple with no issues. Generally the sellers are gun shops so no real worry about getting ripped off. If buying from an individual, there are ways to protect yourself from getting ripped off. If this is the case, PM me and I will explain what I have done in the past.

 

[mcsurgeon]

in any gun website, if the seller has any contact #, call first. for availability of item. i have done transactions at gunsamerica, no problems at all. good luck.

 

[deMontjoie]

All good transactions, but...

...GunsAmerica (like Gunbroker.com and other similar sites) is only an intermediary. The quality of the transaction depends primarily upon the seller.

However, having said that, I have bought numerous items from sellers using GunsAmerica without a single glitch.

 

[diesel-man]

Has anyone dealt with GunsAmerica?? If so, any issues?

At least with gunbroker, if you "win" the auction it is yours. If you go on gunsamerica and "buy now" it isn't necessarily yours yet...I have lost out in the past on items that way. So I consider gunsamerica to be the "red headed step child" of the two. I love Gunbroker, never had a problem.



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[Mooseman]

I have never made a purchase on GunsAmerica, but I have a friend that swears by them. He has made many puchase from this auction site and has had no issues.

 

[Mark75H]

I look at Gunsamerica once in awhile, but mostly I see more of what I am looking for on Gunbroker.

I always recommend using a USPS Money Order. Any fraud perpetrated with one is a federal crime investigated Postal Inspectors. Gunbroker points it out as the preferred way to pay.

I have a friend who is a Postal Inspector, he says its the coolest cop job in the world.

A guy I know had trouble with a seller of some boat race stuff ... he had paid with a USPS Money Order ... he called the post office and read them the money order info and guys with guns went around to the other guy's place and he shipped the parts out the next day. Guys with guns usually get people's attention. Sort of like having a cousin Vinny in every town

 

[MPS111]

I made several GA purchases, no problems and good deals. Using a USPS money order is a good idea

 

[MdMedic]

Thanks for the info.

 

[exhumed]

I've purchased through gunsamerica,no issue but I like gunbroker much better,a lot more guns IMO and easy to find stuff.

 

[exhumed]

I also like auction arms but they don't have near as many ad's as the others do.

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

This is why i hate Gunsamerica and why i dont hardly ever go on that site.


GunsAmerica
Thursday, Jan 19 06:28 PM
Re:Question on Listing : Rare Albanian SKS

sorry, gun is sold
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Original message,
Date:Tuesday, 11/22/2011 at 8:05 PM
Subject: Question on Listing : Rare Albanian SKS
From: oldcarjunkie(Basic)
To: Guns and Gold Trading Post

Hi, can you send me pics of the albanian sks and tell me Is it all matching numbers on all the parts and what year is it dated.
Thanks.

Dave W
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I sent back, well its only been two months since i asked you, so Big surprise.

 

[Silverlode]

I find GunsAmerica to be superior to Gunbroker. Typically there are not as many listings, but it isn't an auction. You don't play games, you pay what you see, or in some cases I have made offers under what is listed that have been accepted. It isn't a case of the seller is hoping a bidding war takes place so the price becomes inflated, or a "buy it now" price based on their unrealistic hopes. I have used both sites and GunsAmerica is superior in my opinion if you want to get a good deal.

 

[exhumed]

I have to disagree,just my opinion.They have buy it now on GB also .I actually like bidding and I have got some great deals.But yes some do go above and beyond was things are really worth at times and thats when I back away.To each his own I guess.Im still going to surf both sites to look for what I want anyway.

 

[Mark75H]

I have not been lucky enough to have a seller on GA accept even a slightly lower offer.

but I have on GB to my surprize

 

[exhumed]

It never hurts to ask I always say.As long as the offer is for real and the buyer is not Bs'ing the seller.

 

[M1Abrams]

I am a seller on GunsAmerica and also a GunsAmerica Authorized Transfer Location. When dealing on GA always try to deal with 'Trusted Sellers' and check their Feedback, see how long the have been selling on GA, etc. Basically, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! there are a lot of reputable sellers out there and you can find some good deals. Also, as previously posted, it never hurts to make an offer for a lower price....all they say is no. GunsAmerica has come a long way in the last year and has more improvements to their site in the works. Good luck!!! Feel free to PM me if you have any ???