Armslist response to an ad that I posted

[BDBHoover]

So I placed a rifle on armslist and INGO and the first response I had gotten was from a gentlemen that seemed a little too anxious for me.... My corresponding with him went as follows after he sent me his phone number:

Me: I have the FN Scar clone, were you wanting to just pay cash outright or trade plus cash?? What side of town are you located??

Him: Hello... Pay cash... I just moved here about a month ago... I'm near 56th & Lafayette.. Are you familiar with that?

Me: Yes I am

Him: Can I pick it up now? We can meet somewhere?

Me: Do you know where 56th & Michigan Rd is?

Him: Yes

Me: There is a Shell Gas Station on the corner that I could meet you at... My cash price is $625

Him: Alright I'm leaving now... I'll be in a 2012 Charger

Me: I'll be on my way in about 10 minutes... Do you have a valid Indiana driver's license and an Indiana License to Carry a Handgun??

Him: I don't... But they said when its a private sale I don't need one... That's how I bought my gun this past weekend at the gun expo... I just have my California license... Are we still a go?

Me: Sorry but I have to cover my ass... You need a valid IN drivers license to prove you are an Indiana resident and a License to carry to prove you are not a felon... Sorry bud

Him: No worries, thanks though


Okay INGO.... What are your thoughts on this back and forth between the potential buyer.... What would you have done in this situation??

 

[buckstopshere]

Same thing you did. +1

 

[pudly]

You did fine. Don't be in a rush to potentially get into hot water.

 

[littletommy]

I woulda handled it the same as you did. At least he was polite about it, and didn't get all crappy with you.

 

[Hajisc]

Don't take chances, you did it by the book. Makes us all look good

 

[jblomenberg16]

Hmm 2012 Charger....sounds a lot like what a lot of LEO are driving these days.

That part aside, you did the right thing. Have to verify he is a legal person to deal with.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Wonder who sold him at the 1500??? My guess would be a private individual "aisle walker". Can't believe a dealer would sell him.???

 

[other dave]

Smells like ATF to me.

 

[Mitchell0481]

I would have did the same as you, or had him meet you at a ffl shop to do the transfer.

 

[Mosinguy]

Sounds like you did the right thing.

 

[Mgderf]

CYOA


cover your own a..

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I do the same

 

[Chapparal]

If you still have the piece I would re-connect with the person. Arrange to meet at a FFL location and do the transfer. You would be covered and he would be rewarded for full price offer and fastest response.

 

[BDBHoover]

Would an FFL do a transfer to someone with a California license claiming he is an IN resident??? If so then I was not aware of that....

 

[Fargo]

Would an FFL do a transfer to someone with a California license claiming he is an IN resident??? If so then I was not aware of that....

I believe it would have to be shipped to an FFL in CA for him to do the transaction. A FFL in Indiana couldn't sell to a CA resident.

Best,

Joe

 

[BDBHoover]

My thoughts exactly... He stated that he just moved here so I'm assuming that an FFL transfer wouldn't be possible... Also the ISSC MK22 I'm selling wouldn't meet CA requirements on mag cap... So

 

[churchmouse]

That smell is not warm summer ran. You were on point. He may have been a good guy but these days, LEO and those who would do harm are everywhere.

 

[indyjohn]

Wonder who sold him at the 1500??? My guess would be a private individual "aisle walker". Can't believe a dealer would sell him.???

That transaction didn't happen. That statement is known as 'bait'.

 

[BDBHoover]

That transaction didn't happen. That statement is known as 'bait'.

I'm to cautious to get baited that easily... The flag that went up was when he called it the expo this weekend instead of saying yeah I bought a bunch at the 1500 this past weekend

 

[PGRChaplain]

I'm with you, Good Luck on the Sale!