LGS REFUSAL

[J. R. WEEMS]

Found a new to me local gun shop, I need to get out more, and questioned him on doing transfers-- will do, charge was more than reasonable, but cautioned me he would not deal with some place called Buds Gun Shop. Ok, his store his rules, and I never heard of them anyway. Anyone here have a problem with them?? THANKS!! PM me if it is too bad to post, if you will

 

[Jim1392]

Found a new to me local gun shop, I need to get out more, and questioned him on doing transfers-- will do, charge was more than reasonable, but cautioned me he would not deal with some place called Buds Gun Shop. Ok, his store his rules, and I never heard of them anyway. Anyone here have a problem with them?? THANKS!! PM me if it is too bad to post, if you will

I'm looking for feedback on Grab A Gun also. I'll let you know if someone gives me a real experience with them. I have no faith in these site reviews when the site has control over what has been posted.

 

[Hodgin]

I'm looking for feedback on Grab A Gun also. I'll let you know if someone gives me a real experience with them. I have no faith in these site reviews when the site has control over what has been posted.

I've bought a pistol and a flashlight from GAG. No problems. The pistol was bought last fall on their "lay-a-way" plan. I did have to call them a second time after the final payoff but they shipped to my FFL quickly.

I just received the flashlight a couple of days ago. Took about 4-5 days from the time I ordered to the time I received. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from GAG again.

 

[gdnagle]

I've dealt with them both no problem for me. Buds was high on the handgun I wanted but at the time he was the only one that had it, capitalism works. GAG only bought some magazines and no problem there.

 

[zzzippper]

Only one transaction with no problems. They are big so you might want ti bird dog the deal. Don't get the GAG reference.

 

[hpfenning]

I have purchased a couple of guns from Buds and had NO PROBLEMS. I just ordered an M&P 15-22 on 3-10 from Grabagun and it is at my FFL today!! (3-13)

 

[galc1]

I bought a witness from Bud's Gun Shop. No problems and the LGS didn't comment either way on them.

 

[kpap]

Just picked up a rifle from Grabagun, ordered it on Wed. picked it up at my FFL on Saterday. Vary smooth and would do business again with GAG, and only 15 bucks for my FFL. To the op the lgs can't compete with bud's prices so he refuses to do there transfer's is my guess. I have had all good experiences with CDNN, Bud's, and Grabagun.

 

[timn8er]

Bud's is one of the biggest online presences out there. I purchased a 40 Shield & a Bushmaster AR from them without any problems. The only downside is, if they are really busy, & they usually are, it takes a while for them to get stuff shipped out. I'm not sure why your LGS would have a problem dealing with them.

 

[5Wire]

Bud's has products it sells for less than some LGSs can purchase them from their own distributors. That can prompt the kind of refusal in the OP.

I've found Bud's to be very professional and easy to deal with.

 

[Mike McLellan]

Bud's became high profile a year or so ago when they offered a large quantity of police trade-in Model-10's. The condition of these guns ranged from good to pathetic. Buyer feedback for the good guns was glowing. Feedback for the beaters was downright hostile. I've never dealt with the firm, but reading all of the feedback leads me to believe that they are a typical gun shop who try to please, but sadly, you can't please everybody.

 

[M3Stuart]

Your LGS hates Bud's because they sell SOoooooo many guns!

I've bought a few from them. They, and other online stores not mentioned, are fine to deal with. But you have to have a local FFL do the transfer. And the LGS's are 'losing' sales to the online stores - so they have a case of 'sour grapes'.

 

[Arney]

Buds...not a problem here. Fast and easy to transfer....

 

[timn8er]

Bud's has products it sells for less than some LGSs can purchase them from their own distributors. That can prompt the kind of refusal in the OP.

I've found Bud's to be very professional and easy to deal with.

I thought of that, but if the OP isn't buying the gun from his LGS, what difference could it make to his LGS where he buys the gun? The OP infers that his LGS is willing to do transfers from anybody but Bud's.

 

[peterthefish]

Have bought at least half a dozen firearms each from Buds and Grabagun. They have great selection and great prices; something that irks a lot of smaller stores which can't compete with their prices.

 

[yaktamer]

Bought a couple of guns from Bud's. Very good experience.

 

[NWPatriot]

I'm looking for feedback on Grab A Gun also. I'll let you know if someone gives me a real experience with them. I have no faith in these site reviews when the site has control over what has been posted.

I've purchased from Bud's twice and I've made 6 purchases from GAG (Grabagun). I like GAG. They have very competitive prices and a flat rate shipping of $5.99 per gun. Even with my FFL transfer fees, I usually beat LGS and other online shops.

I also like the 90 day layaway option at GAG, I've used it several times, though it does add a $20 fee to the purchase. They aren't the fastest to get an order shipped out, but that isn't enough to push me away.

For my money, GAG is one of the best online sellers. I'll definitely continue to use them.

As for Bud's, they're okay, but I've never liked their two-tier pricing cash vs credit on their products. GAG doesn't do that.

 

[rwsmith]

Probably.....

It would seem that this particular dealer has had some sour transactions with Bud's. I haven't heard anything bad about them.

 

[Mydogmax]

One experience from Bud's. Very good. Would use them again.

 

[Peak53]

Bud's vs LGS

Found a new to me local gun shop, I need to get out more, and questioned him on doing transfers-- will do, charge was more than reasonable, but cautioned me he would not deal with some place called Buds Gun Shop. Ok, his store his rules, and I never heard of them anyway. Anyone here have a problem with them?? THANKS!! PM me if it is too bad to post, if you will

You could ask him why. It might be informative for all of us. Maybe the best way to do this is to run a transfer of your next purchase through the LGS and just casually inquire about his relationship with Bud's.