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Shipmygun.com - Reviews, experiences and thoughts
farmplinker
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OK. I've read the sticky on shipping firearms. I've read about shipping on other forums. I've visited UPS and FedEx websites, and saw for my own eyes how expensive it is for a non-FFL to ship a handgun. And, yes, I realize many (most?) sellers on the GB auction site are license holders, so they can ship their own handguns USPS.
Having said that, I'm a bit surprised there aren't more threads here about shipmygun.com as an alternative to paying non-FFL shipping fees to UPS and FedEx. The fees seem much more reasonable, but perhaps I'm missing something. I have several handguns and long guns that I want to sell, and would like to know what experiences everyone has had with shipmygun.com's shipping service. Does it work well? Drawbacks? Cost?
Thanks!!
Having said that, I'm a bit surprised there aren't more threads here about shipmygun.com as an alternative to paying non-FFL shipping fees to UPS and FedEx. The fees seem much more reasonable, but perhaps I'm missing something. I have several handguns and long guns that I want to sell, and would like to know what experiences everyone has had with shipmygun.com's shipping service. Does it work well? Drawbacks? Cost?
Thanks!!
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You have to pick a receiving dealer. Many dealers are listed on their website, but most need to be contacted to determine if they are willing to accept your gun. Are they brick-and-mortar, or kitchen table, dealers? I don't know.
My greatest concern is that they don't appear to allow you an option for "adult signature required". I would never ship a gun without that. I have heard too many stories about gun shipments being left on the door step. The website doesn't indicate that UPS is told your package contains a firearm, as required by UPS tariff; if your gun shipment gets into the wrong hands, that could open you to both criminal & financial liability.
Yes, I worry about things that aren't likely to happen. But, I hate prison food.
Neal
I plan to check with some local gun stores about shipping. I realize that's how many people do it. I guess I was thinking that it seems odd to go to a store and say "I'm not selling you my gun because you won't pay enough, but I'd like you to ship it for me". But I don't mind paying a reasonable fee for them to ship it for me.
How much do you add onto the actual USPS shipping cost when you ship for customers, and how much does it typically cost for a long gun and handgun?
Very satisfied customer of Kasey, here.
She and her team do an amazing job!
I am on good terms with my FFL- he will ship for me.
I checked the website & his gunshop is there.
Seems like a good tool. Gunbroker should buy them out.
I tried to use this service. At the payment submission, the screen recycled and took my money without completing the transaction. Called and told them about it and they told me the pending transaction would fall off in one business day. Tried again. Same thing. Now I’m 124.00 tied up in this and still no shipping label and a customer waiting on a gun. Called back and was told it drops off in 72 hours. I feel like I’ve gotten the old runaround. Will not be trying again!
The shipping of firearms has changed you need a special account now for ups /fedex to ship guns only a FFL can ship guns thru the major ship company's I got one thru ups lot of hoops to jump thru
Kasey, Kasey, Kasey (aka @Locust Fork). With her service you get a 5 star dealer who does all the grunt work for you and will get you top dollar for ANY item. Sold a scope through her. Best decision I made for that transaction. Got top dollar, a face to a name, and a great time at Bass Pro in Memphis as the meet place where we had lunch and shopped.
I'm registered to sell on GB, but it's been years so I don't have recent reviews. Better to have someone who has thousands of transactions and A+ rating.
Thank you!
I'm actually headed to Memphis again this weekend. I think I head that way three times a year now.
Walkin' in Memphis:
First I have heard of them.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Kasey, any more thought on upper Midwest trip? I am interested if you do.
We would love to plan a trip....if enough people are in I'll head that way! Right now I'm working with a few surrounding states, but I'll head any direction. At the time we planned on going we had two seperate collections that were the larger reasons we were planning the trip. Both dropped out of the plans due to health reasons and I haven't heard back yet. There were about a dozen people who were going to take advantage of those plans. Without the larger collections the trip didn't make financial sense to do.....but that could change!
I have 10 or 12 for you when you get near SW Virginia, Kasey.
"Yes, I worry about things that aren't likely to happen. But, I hate prison food.
Neal
Neal, you know what prison food taste like? That's a story we need to hear. 😉
I have used them before. The cost is very reasonable, and it does work. The only drawback is, if you ship to an FFL that isn't on their pre-approved list it's slow because you have to send them the FFL's license and then wait for them to approve it. This can take three or four days. And, you have to keep calling them to follow up. It's really annoying. So, if you can put up with that then it works fine. Some gun stores charge outrageous prices to ship. I think they resent you not doing business directly with them. But, you have no choice because they give you so little money to buy your gun.