OK guys, it is happening. I have finally been exposed to what so many Left Wing Media Outlets and politicians complain about. Problems with private sales.
I have been a staunch supporter of Private Sales all my life, because that is how it has always been, all my life. Hell, that's the way it been in this country for over 200 years. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I am probably what would be termed Anachronistic. That may change.
Had a member here contact me who claimed he had a "family member" that wanted the very pistol I was selling. Great! Didn't even haggle the price. (it was a very fair price, nothing crazy or out of line). I gave the phone number and asked that his "family member" call me directly.
Well, he did. But I had a surprise because the other "family member" told me straight up he was buying it for the original family member that contacted me via ODT. He informed me, with no prompting, that the original family member could not purchase legally at this time!? I asked "Why Not?"
He started to tell me that he was having a few issues. I am leaving some of the details out but am somewhat loath to do so. The basic story was that his family member could not purchase "at this time".... never said when he MIGHT be available to do so. Possibly never?
I finally had to shut the sale down. I was being told straight up this was a straw purchase. I have never had anybody tell me that before. Most people are smarter than that, if that is their intention.
My question is: Would it be illegal in the State of Georgia to sell to someone who can legally purchase, if they are telling you they are doing so for someone who can not!? (beyond the stupidity of announcing your intentions)
Kinda pisses me off.
I have been a staunch supporter of Private Sales all my life, because that is how it has always been, all my life. Hell, that's the way it been in this country for over 200 years. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and I am probably what would be termed Anachronistic. That may change.
Had a member here contact me who claimed he had a "family member" that wanted the very pistol I was selling. Great! Didn't even haggle the price. (it was a very fair price, nothing crazy or out of line). I gave the phone number and asked that his "family member" call me directly.
Well, he did. But I had a surprise because the other "family member" told me straight up he was buying it for the original family member that contacted me via ODT. He informed me, with no prompting, that the original family member could not purchase legally at this time!? I asked "Why Not?"
He started to tell me that he was having a few issues. I am leaving some of the details out but am somewhat loath to do so. The basic story was that his family member could not purchase "at this time".... never said when he MIGHT be available to do so. Possibly never?
I finally had to shut the sale down. I was being told straight up this was a straw purchase. I have never had anybody tell me that before. Most people are smarter than that, if that is their intention.
My question is: Would it be illegal in the State of Georgia to sell to someone who can legally purchase, if they are telling you they are doing so for someone who can not!? (beyond the stupidity of announcing your intentions)
Kinda pisses me off.
