Only when it's something really collectable or rare though. If I enjoy shooting it, it could be 4 or 5 days before I call them.
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How long does it normally take for your FFL to inform you that your firearm has arrived?
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15 min... lowell's tire in clarkesville! plus my shipper notifies me usually immediately.
I check tracking number so I know when it's delivered. Then I go pick it up. I never thought it was their responsibility to let me know.
- It's much less of a mark-up than what's in there inventory (aside from super cheap guns and receivers)
- There is more of an automated process when you buy inventory. You log in 20 Glock 19's you can auto fill the make model and FFL. Just have to do each serial number. Compared to 20 transfer that are different make/model and FFL information all over the place. All kinds of random boxes and packaging.
- The problems discussed here are missing FFL/identification information and impatient customers. Those are not an issue with inventory.
- you're somewhat correct though for 90% of the time. It's a smooth process that yields a few bucks for the FFL. But that 10% it's a hassle makes up for it.
Fast. I use a very good ffl
Have used Tru Prep on 2-3 occasions for transfers. Have always been notified same day and told it was ready for pickup. Their online form for transfers works great in my opinion.
So I guess my next question is.... Why do transfers at all then? Is it just a loss leader for FFLs or is there some other value for the shop?
Serious question here, not trying to wind folks up. As a customer I always considered it easy money for an FFL.
Serious question here, not trying to wind folks up. As a customer I always considered it easy money for an FFL.
I've never done a transfer where I thought the FFL took too long. Have to admit I have been the guy (once) tracking the package and walking in just after it was delivered, but that particular shop is the sort of place that can handle it and I was in a time crunch. I created that potential problem though, not the FFL.
I don't know why any shop would do free transfers. The only reason I can see why one would charge a very high price for them is because they'd prefer not to do them at all. I used to think that having a gun store would be my dream job, but a minimal amount of research made it seem like just another retail business except that you have tons more legal compliance requirements.
Every firearm I can think of that I've bought online and transferred locally was something local shops never stock. Not sure how many times I've asked an FFL about transfers. Then they ask what the firearm is because they're thinking they might order it for me. I say what the firearm is and then immediately they tell me about their transfer fees.
I don't know why any shop would do free transfers. The only reason I can see why one would charge a very high price for them is because they'd prefer not to do them at all. I used to think that having a gun store would be my dream job, but a minimal amount of research made it seem like just another retail business except that you have tons more legal compliance requirements.
Every firearm I can think of that I've bought online and transferred locally was something local shops never stock. Not sure how many times I've asked an FFL about transfers. Then they ask what the firearm is because they're thinking they might order it for me. I say what the firearm is and then immediately they tell me about their transfer fees.
The sad fact is that online price are beating the hell out of many local brick & mortar stores. I’m all for shopping local, heck, there’s nothing better than coming home with the item you pay for that day instead of a week later.
BUT, if a local shop expects me to pay more then they had better at least offer up some good old fashioned customer service. You know, acknowledge my existence in your shop, prices that may be higher than online but still competitive.
When I can order a handgun from another gun store across the country for $300 less than my lgs, somebody is charging too much. Then they have the gall to ask, “some reason you couldn’t have bought this here?” Yeah, 300 of them.
So they only made $20 off me that day.
Plus, let me add, I always buy ammo and/or extra mags etc. when getting a transfer, just seems right.
BUT, if a local shop expects me to pay more then they had better at least offer up some good old fashioned customer service. You know, acknowledge my existence in your shop, prices that may be higher than online but still competitive.
When I can order a handgun from another gun store across the country for $300 less than my lgs, somebody is charging too much. Then they have the gall to ask, “some reason you couldn’t have bought this here?” Yeah, 300 of them.
So they only made $20 off me that day.
Plus, let me add, I always buy ammo and/or extra mags etc. when getting a transfer, just seems right.
Same. Kinda like stopping at QT to take a leak. Seems wrong to not buy a coffee or something. I’m convinced the entire world spends the majority of their time analyzing my every move, though. In reality, they might not care.
