FFL Transfer Fees

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Wow. Another thread that has turned into the evils of buying firearms over the internet vs. the educated (or uneducated if you believe some opinions) consumer shopping out the best deal available. Yawn...

$60 is probably excessive based on the going rates in most places, but it really only matters what the going rates near the OP are. I wouldn't pay $60 for one, but then again, I don't have to because I have an FFL that does 'em for $15.
 
I have found several... in two different states. I used to live in VA now live in WV. I have found transfers in both states between $10 and $50. I choose the lowest one who treats me right and wants my business. So have most of the consumers who have replied to this thread. One of the FFLs who replied states in his sig line he does it for $20 for the avg guy and then $10 for FFL holders.

You came into this thread to complain about transfers and justify your price. Hey if people are willing to pay that good for you. If people say you are too high then you have to also accept that.

My answer is contained in my post. It is clearly based on what I believe and taking into account what other have posted they are willing to pay.
I believe this because that is what I consider fair and based on the responses here so do a lot of my other consumers. I have yet to see an non-FFL state they consider a fee over $30 reasonable.
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First you call customers stupid, then you say transferring a current firearm is illegitimate. When faced with facts about the OTD prices people pay for current available firearms I can get you remain silent. Instead of addressing the issue in a rational manner you now resort to lashing out. Good luck with your business.
 
Illinois Cost

We pay nothing to call in an application to the State. I charge $35.00 which is about average. I know of two in my area that are $50.00. $60.00 IS excessive no matter what the situation. If you live in an area where he is the only FFL you are screwed.
 
We pay nothing to call in an application to the State. I charge $35.00 which is about average. I know of two in my area that are $50.00. $60.00 IS excessive no matter what the situation. If you live in an area where he is the only FFL you are screwed.
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I know of one shop in WV that will not transfer a gun they have in stock. They simply refuse. Needless to say I choose to shop somewhere else.

Do you consider transfers a positive part of your business.
 
FFLs can charge what they want. Personally, my local kitchen table FFL charges $20. I like him, and enjoy our transactions. He once took the time to walk me through how to install an LPK in an AR lower.

I wouldn't stop using him if I found $15 transfers elsewhere, but I would probably shop around if he raised his fees too much. Regarding the OP, I would shop around quite a bit before I'd pay $60 for a transfer.

Once I asked my local pawn shop, which is a friendly enough place that I've purchased a few guns, if they could do the transfer on an AR stripped lower. The owner told me I could just have it shipped to myself, since it wasn't a complete gun and didn't require an FFL.
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I thanked him and left.
 
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Obvious that many here have ZERO idea about business, value of goods and services, and maybe they should all get their FFL's and go into the business of transfers sionce it is all free and easy money
 
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Maybe it ought to be a free service. After all, it doesn't cost the dealer anything.
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Right. My doctor should give me free prescriptions. After all, it doesn't cost him anything, he already has that whole office and everything.

If the business climate was such that 1 dollar, 2 dollar, or 5 dollar transfers were sustainable you would see them.
 
Right. My doctor should give me free prescriptions. After all, it doesn't cost him anything, he already has that whole office and everything.
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I have not seen a single person but some bitter FFLs who are having trouble adapting to the current market suggesting that transfers should be free which was nothing but a weak strawman argument because they could not logically prove their point. So they resorted to a classic fallacy which is invalid on its face do to its poor structure and misrepresentation of other peoples statements.

Again not a single consumer has stated that transfers should be free what almost everyone single consumer has said is that $60 is a rip off and that they would not pay it.

What I do find ironic is that the FFL who protested the most had no problem shipping a gun he wanted to sell to another FFL.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=568435

Bubba613 who stated that transferring modern available firearms was an illegitimate transaction was more than willing to ship that Sig to my local dealer 2 days ago. The hypocrisy is amazing.

Obvious that many here have ZERO idea about business, value of goods and services, and maybe they should all get their FFL's and go into the business of transfers sionce it is all free and easy money
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If you are speaking to me I ran a multi million dollar small business for 8 years at a decent profit. I understand the difference between fixed, variable and opportunity costs. Transfers are some of the most profitable transactions an FFL can engage in if they are done properly.
 
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Right. My doctor should give me free prescriptions. After all, it doesn't cost him anything, he already has that whole office and everything.

If the business climate was such that 1 dollar, 2 dollar, or 5 dollar transfers were sustainable you would see them.
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And yet that is the argument.
Personally I don't think $20 transfers are viable. It costs more than that in time and resources to do them. They are an enormous headache.
But that doesn't stop people with zero idea about the business from opining what prices ought to be.

Bubba613 who stated that transferring modern available firearms was an illegitimate transaction was more than willing to ship that Sig to my local dealer 2 days ago. The hypocrisy is amazing.
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The gun, being used, was therefore unique. I didn't do it because I won't nickle and dime with some jerk. Same reason I won't do $20 transfers for people who want to save $2 and screw the state out of legitimate tax money.
 
The gun, being used, was therefore unique. I didn't do it because I won't nickle and dime with some jerk. Same reason I won't do $20 transfers for people who want to save $2 and screw the state out of legitimate tax money.
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Why are you lying. Yesterday you were more than ready to sell me that gun.

You checked the date code for me. You estimated the round count and told me it was more than likely a PD trade in. I did not even discuss price with you. Had I wanted the gun I would have paid the listed price of $450 shipped to my FFL just as your ad stated. :cool:

You did not care one bit about the local FFL it was going to. You only cared about your end of the transaction. I do not blame you. You are in business to make money but you should really not misrepresent your intentions or actions. Also do not attempt to disparage me. You and I both know we never talked price on that gun. Honesty in business goes a long way....
 
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