Incompetent MSP in transfer

[Blaster229]

Yeah I agree. I would have hated my job that morning all four of us showed up swapping, trading and selling guns all different ways. What a cluster for that guy.

That Trooper was a ROCK STAR!

 

[redeemed.man]

That Trooper was a ROCK STAR!

No doubt. That situation was as complicated as they come.

 

[protegeV]

That Trooper was a ROCK STAR!

No doubt. That situation was as complicated as they come.

 

[rambling_one]

How would you like to tell folks you are committed to Barrack O?

(Hagerstown)

Now, that's downright funny R&R!

 

[janklow]

Meanwhile, the HQL has reduced the customer pool dramatically all while the spending frenzy from 2013 still is having impact on other guns sales. It all adds up to many FFLs doing what they can to just try to survive as a business. That has driven FFL transfer fees up a lot just in the last couple years.

to be fair, was the average FFL transfer cost comparable to MSP's transfer cost BEFORE the HQL was in effect?

obviously there are legitimate reasons why an FFL is going to charge you more, but some of these high transfer costs aren't THAT new.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

to be fair, was the average FFL transfer cost comparable to MSP's transfer cost BEFORE the HQL was in effect?

obviously there are legitimate reasons why an FFL is going to charge you more, but some of these high transfer costs aren't THAT new.

Nope.

Before FSA2013, FFL transfer fees were all over the map. From 25 bucks, all the way to 150 bucks.

 

[PJDiesel]

Man,......$150. Those dealers must have an Asian chick giving you a handy while they fax the papers.

Really though,..... someone here thinks ANYTHING in the range of $50 (plus) dollars is realistic for this?

 

[RoadDawg]

Man,......$150. Those dealers must have an Asian chick giving you a handy while they fax the papers.

Really though,..... someone here thinks ANYTHING in the range of $50 (plus) dollars is realistic for this?

IIRC, The state says they can charge a fee of $20.00.

The fact that they charge more and are not called out by the state ... Is indicative of the state attitude towards anyone buying a firearm. The state is saying... "Yes, we know the business is over charging you... But F U, you're a gun buyer and we hate you anyway."

 

[protegeV]

IIRC, The state says they can charge a fee of $20.00.

The fact that they charge more and are not called out by the state ... Is indicative of the state attitude towards anyone buying a firearm. The state is saying... "Yes, we know the business is over charging you... But F U, you're a gun buyer and we hate you anyway."

Not questioning you, but do you have any idea where it says that? Now I'm curious.

 

[71Chevelle427]

Not questioning you, but do you have any idea where it says that? Now I'm curious.

It was in at least a few of the links in the many "transfer" threads here.

 

[PJDiesel]

I don't want the State involved in price fixing for private business (anymore than they already are). I just find it concerning that some of the fees charged (apparently) are somewhat outrageous and for the most part people here run to the LGS's defense claiming how difficult and cumbersome the process (somehow) is.

 

[protegeV]

It was in at least a few of the links in the many "transfer" threads here.

just people claiming it as fact, or an actual citation?

 

[71Chevelle427]

Here ya go, MDSP site in the Regulated Firearm Purchase section:

http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organizati...ision/Firearms/RegulatedFirearmPurchases.aspx

How Much Does It Cost?


Licensed dealers are assessed a $10 processing fee for each application submitted as a result of a new purchase. Secondary Sales conducted by a licensed dealer may be assessed an additional $20 fee by the dealer.

Secondary Sales conducted at a Maryland State Police Barrack require a $10 check or money order made out to the Maryland State Police.

Voluntary Registration/Gifts to immediate family members are free. However, see the HQL page for any relevant fees to obtain a Handgun Qualification License, as it may be applicable.

Gifts to non-family members are considered Secondary Sales.

 

[PJDiesel]

So,....

$30 bucks.

If you did 12 a day (taking a whopping ~3 hours total) it's ~$1,200 bucks a week for a 5 day work week without selling a single gun, bullet or infidel sticker.

Overhead must be super high at some of these shops if they "need" to charge $50 and more to even keep the lights on.

 

[71Chevelle427]

So,....

$30 bucks.

If you did 12 a day (taking a whopping ~3 hours total) it's ~$1,200 bucks a week for a 5 day work week without selling a single gun, bullet or infidel sticker.

Overhead must be super high at some of these shops if they "need" to charge $50 and more to even keep the lights on.

I'd be happy to work 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for $1200. Where can I get an application?

 

[PJDiesel]

I'd be happy to work 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for $1200. Where can I get an application?

Lets say that would put you at the break even mark, having almost $5K a month in fixed overhead (which seems ridicilous to me for most of these dumps).

You'd be in the money fairly quickly (Id hope) with a few sales a week of some ammo and guns.

Some of these stores have done it to THEMSELVES. Failure/refusal to accept the fact that it's not still 1997, refusal to accept incoming transfers because they think "boycotting" transfers from places like Budds and Reeds will somehow stop people from using their brains to search for the best pricing.

Laughable.

 

[StantonCree]

So,....

$30 bucks.

If you did 12 a day (taking a whopping ~3 hours total) it's ~$1,200 bucks a week for a 5 day work week without selling a single gun, bullet or infidel sticker.

Overhead must be super high at some of these shops if they "need" to charge $50 and more to even keep the lights on.

12 a day? I bet they do less then 3 a day an average

 

[PJDiesel]

12 a day? I bet they do less then 3 a day an average

So do I, because smart people like RD know they can do it for a fraction of the cost at their local MSP.

Again, probably not good business planning.

 

[protegeV]

Here we go...

 

[gabe72]

im here for the comments