I have never purchased anything off Armslist, but like
cmshoot
said, they don't have the best reputation for veracity among the sellers. I have seen more than a few threads started on other boards about scammers there.
I have bought/sold more than a few guns and gun parts from 2 other gun boards and mailed USPS money orders and guns/parts all over the country. I have never been scammed or disappointed. Both boards have a rock solid equipment exchange/classified system that ban hammers any dishonesty. FTF only? Depending on what you collect/want, FTF only can make acquiring what you want a virtual impossibility unless you are willing to travel across country.
There are scammers out there, but most folks that spend any length of time on gun boards and have reliable/verifiable feedback can be trusted enough to deal with using a USPS money order. There is always risk involved, but it cam be migrated a lot if you do your homework and are patient. Good luck in you search for the grail gun.
Edit to add: I see you found the seller lacked veracity and ejected......Good work!
I have bought/sold more than a few guns and gun parts from 2 other gun boards and mailed USPS money orders and guns/parts all over the country. I have never been scammed or disappointed. Both boards have a rock solid equipment exchange/classified system that ban hammers any dishonesty. FTF only? Depending on what you collect/want, FTF only can make acquiring what you want a virtual impossibility unless you are willing to travel across country.
There are scammers out there, but most folks that spend any length of time on gun boards and have reliable/verifiable feedback can be trusted enough to deal with using a USPS money order. There is always risk involved, but it cam be migrated a lot if you do your homework and are patient. Good luck in you search for the grail gun.
Edit to add: I see you found the seller lacked veracity and ejected......Good work!