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Shipping handguns???
bdsnooks
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I hope I posted this in the proper place---
I have several handguns that I want to sell.
I got a quote from FedEx for $85.13 overnight and a quote from UPS for even more!
I see auctions shipping handguns for anywhere from $15.00, $25.00 etc.
HOW do they do it?
Makes me not want do sell if shipping is so high! Am I doing something wrong?
TIA
I have several handguns that I want to sell.
I got a quote from FedEx for $85.13 overnight and a quote from UPS for even more!
I see auctions shipping handguns for anywhere from $15.00, $25.00 etc.
HOW do they do it?
Makes me not want do sell if shipping is so high! Am I doing something wrong?
TIA
Comments
They might be shipping something cheaper than Next Day Air.
They might not be disclosing the contents and shipping ground.
Some individuals are able to find a local dealer willing to ship a handgun for a reasonable amount. However, in my area, all the dealers charge $50-60 for that service. Add in $15-20 USPS shipping, you might as well just send it yourself via UPS or FedEx Next Day Air.
Neal
I hope I posted this in the proper place---
I have several handguns that I want to sell.
I got a quote from FedEx for $85.13 overnight and a quote from UPS for even more!
I see auctions shipping handguns for anywhere from $15.00, $25.00 etc.
HOW do they do it?
Makes me not want do sell if shipping is so high! Am I doing something wrong?
TIA
First off, let me welcome you to our forum and also assure you that you have posted your question in the right place.
Our members have already given you excellent answers so there is no need for me to parrot them.
I expected to wait days or even weeks---
Your responses make a lot of sense, I will contact a dealer in my area and see about shipping.
Thanks to all!
WOW, thanks for all the QUICK replies!
I expected to wait days or even weeks---
Your responses make a lot of sense, I will contact a dealer in my area and see about shipping.
Thanks to all!
If you decide to go the dealer route. Make sure to get a very specific, quote up front. I.E., what's the total going to cost to you. For his government paperwork, packaging, shipping and insurance.
I KNOW that's wrong!
I'll try again later---
medium flat rate box for $25 insured.
I KNOW that's wrong!
I'll try again later---
Hah! I am a Type 01 FFL in Texas and I ship and receive firearms for unlicensed persons all the time.