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shipping methods for handguns?

SW_AutoSW_Auto Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
edited October 2012 in General Discussion
It's been a while since I sold a handgun on GB so I wanted to check on the acceptable methods for shipping from a non FFL seller(me)to a FFL holder receiving for the buyer.
I have noticed that some sellers offer ground shipping or other than overnight. I rechecked shipping FAQ's on the GB site and see no options other than overnight for UPS or FedEx. In the past I had shipped only overnight via UPS.
So what are the current rules? Links or basic info appreciated.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What you found is correct. I think your only options are UPS or FEDEX overnight. Long guns are OK for other than overnight, but as far as I know handguns are overnight only. I could be wrong.
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    FFL = USPS,FEDEX,UPS non FFL UPS,FEDEX overnite = costly see if local FFL will ship usps priority for you
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Fordsix is correct, UPS/FEDEX overnight will set you back $70-$80. Look for an FFL that will ship for you at half that via USPS.
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  • llamallama Member Posts: 2,637 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nonlicensee must send via common carrier - UPS or FedEx - and they both require next day overnight which is very expensive.

    A FFL can ship via USPS in a "if it fits it ships" box for cheap ... even by paying the FFL $25 for a "reverse transfer" and covering the $20 or so shipping costs you are ahead of the game.
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  • SW_AutoSW_Auto Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info guys, I don't recall that it was more than $30-35 for UPS overnight, but that was several years ago.
    I now recall I sent the last gun sold on GB, a little .22 derringer, thru a local pawn shop/gun store via USPS for like ~$20?
    Will check them again for the upcoming listing.
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My FFL charges me $40 to transfer and ship handguns for me, he mails everything Priority Mail. It works great for me and we've had no problems.
    W.D.
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  • redhawkk480redhawkk480 Member Posts: 2,523 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    my local FFL charges $10 for his fee and uses USPS Priority mail which usually runs about 20 bucks and that is with insurance ,
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  • SW_AutoSW_Auto Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The guy at the place I used before who does transfers was gone today.
    I called another gun store and that guy told me a handgun could be shipped by me via UPS or FedEx 2nd day air. I might buy that one, but he also told me I could ship myself with USPS priority mail since it would be there in 2 days. Not too confident about that idea.
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  • redhawkk480redhawkk480 Member Posts: 2,523 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by SW_Auto
    The guy at the place I used before who does transfers was gone today.
    I called another gun store and that guy told me a handgun could be shipped by me via UPS or FedEx 2nd day air. I might buy that one, but he also told me I could ship myself with USPS priority mail since it would be there in 2 days. Not too confident about that idea.


    he also told me I could ship myself with USPS priority mail since it would be there in 2 days

    TOTALLY WRONG
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ONLY a dealer or manufacturer can MAIL a handgun. The rest of us peons must use UPS or FedX and THEY require next day air. Yes, about $70-$80, cheaper to pay a dealer to mail it for you.
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