How did I do?

[ziondogg]

I was looking for a 9mm but I think I'll be happy with the .40. Decent deal?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327965114

 

[OilyPablo]

Well you should compare it locally.

What is the best price all said done locally?

What is your GB price total with shipping, FFL transfer, tax, etc?

$20 either way is no biggie, but when the swing is $50+, well then you are into some real money....almost a box of ammo or two

 

[meanmrmustard]

Not horrible.

Wasn't a steal, but not all can be. As long as you're happy.

 

[ziondogg]

I can't find any locally to compare with, that's really the only reason I bought online. $450 gun + $15 shipping + $35 transfer and no tax.

 

[OilyPablo]

Locally, shop about 20 miles away:

Ruger SR40 Compact-----------------------------------------$399.00

We have ~9% sales tax (and yes the FFL takes the tax on out of state GB purchases) So OTD here $435.

 

[ziondogg]

If your ffl is charging you tax on your out of state purchases then you probably get a new ffl, your getting waxed.

 

[OilyPablo]

It's WA LAW, not my FFL. And the DOR does audit their records.

I've had the DOR audit one of my businesses. Not pleasant.

 

[commygun]

It's required in Washington. As usual, it's the government doing the waxing.

 

[ziondogg]

Guess it varies state by state. So it looks like you guys are better off buying local then.

 

[meanmrmustard]

I can't find any locally to compare with, that's really the only reason I bought online. $450 gun + $15 shipping + $35 transfer and no tax.

Whoa...hold the phone.

FFL fee...plus tax? What the hell?

WA isn't that cool. That's why they based Twilight there.

 

[OilyPablo]

Except something special. I do buy from GB, don't get me wrong. I bought my S&W 1006, Sig P229, Colt Rail Gun, Camp 9 and Camp 45 (all pre banic) and just bought two CZ-82's from GB. They were all low enough prices to be worth it. All the rest of my guns I bought local over the years. We have some good small FFL's and some excellent places like Rainer Arms, and LowPriceGuns.com.

I'm now looking for a Springfield M1A. GB prices are crazy! Local are better.

 

[OilyPablo]

On state sales tax, they call it "use tax". Even if you buy something in another state, if you use it here, pay the sales tax rate.

So check this out - this tax applies to anything - cars, stereos, anything you buy on the web or whatever from another state. And the DOR really watches businesses. So I asked the auditor why they don't collect the tax from individuals for ALL out of state purchases? First answer: People would revolt! Second answer: tough to collect. So the DOR hits businesses and firearms and such-a captive trapped audience to tax.

Also of interest: Other states with sales tax do this and most people don't know it and the states don't push it too hard.

 

[meanmrmustard]

On state sales tax, they call it "use tax". Even if you buy something in another state, if you use it here, pay the sales tax rate.

So check this out - this tax applies to anything - cars, stereos, anything you buy on the web or whatever from another state. And the DOR really watches businesses. So I asked the auditor why they don't collect the tax from individuals for ALL out of state purchases? First answer: People would revolt! Second answer: tough to collect. So the DOR hits businesses and firearms and such-a captive trapped audience to tax.

Also of interest: Other states with sales tax do this and most people don't know it and the states don't push it too hard.

Like I said, Twilight.