Hi there . I have been talking to Thatch2264 about trading my Uragan King for his FX Maverick. I live in Michigan and he lives in California. How can we safely trade our airguns safely? Please leave details as I am a rookie. Thanks all.
How to trade?
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"SAFLEY", you're kidding right ?
You each get into your cars, fill the gas tank, and meet in Julesberg Colorado !
Have lunch, look over each others guns, do the swap as desired.
Drive home.
Mike
You each get into your cars, fill the gas tank, and meet in Julesberg Colorado !
Have lunch, look over each others guns, do the swap as desired.
Drive home.
Mike
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You trade by shipping your gun to whoever you are trading with. You pay for your shipping. The other guy ship his gun to you, he pays for his shipping. Cross fingers and hope you don't get screwed. Pretty much it. Unless you both live in same town or close, there is no other way.
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I know it’s hard, but there has to be a small amount of trust on both ends of the deal. If I don’t know the person well, I spend a lot of time looking into their posts, and history on the forum. I look at their feedback, and their reputation. If all is good, I ask for pics, pics, and more pics. As detailed info as possible. If you’re still unsure, don’t do the deal.
Remember, he’s in the same boat too. How does he make sure HES not being screwed.
Remember, he’s in the same boat too. How does he make sure HES not being screwed.
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There is always a risk. Preliminary discussions by phone usually help determine a comfort level with the other party. Require pictures of the rifle, including one with the other party's photo ID with it, which should show the address to which you will ship. Each party should be responsible for the risk of shipping his rifle.
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If they are offended by any tests to prove they are legit, move on, that’s not the type of person you want to deal with.
Both sides included
Dave
Both sides included
Dave
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The guy with the least expensive gun agree to ship first. Receiving guy inspect gun upon arrival and once satisfied ship his gun. This will avoid shipping 2 unwanted guns. Double box or buy cheap gun case. Plenty of bubble wrap. Insurance for full value and lots of 
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If both parties have done their job, there should be minimal risk of an "unwanted" rifle. If I ship, I want an understanding that the other party is doing the same. Everyone would want to be last to ship, but I don't think that is a reasonable expectation. You do your best, but you accept the risk.The guy with the least expensive gun agree to ship first. Receiving guy inspect gun upon arrival and once satisfied ship his gun. This will avoid shipping 2 unwanted guns. Double box or buy cheap gun case. Plenty of bubble wrap. Insurance for full value and lots of
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BLUF, everyone description of a gun is not the same. You expect pristine from other guys description and the gun arrive an 8 out of 10. Been there, done that.
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You both have to ship at the same time. No one should be expected to ship first as that is absolutely ridiculous. Communication is key. Look at feedback and talk on the phone first. Everyone freaks out about this more and I don’t understand. It really is the same thing as buying online. You run the risk of getting screwed out of ultimately money wether it be cash (buying) or merchandise when trading.
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Yeah. Just tried Thach2264. He seems ok to me. Been a member for some time and good feedback.
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I resently completed a trade/sale with a Guy and I sent my part of the trade before him.
Now it IS someone I have met and have a great deal of respect for him so I wasn't worried.
Same with an .30 Evanix I sold. A Guy that on many occasions has threatened to Shoot me!
He sent a partial payment and the Evanix goes out this week. And I know he's trustworthy!
It's what works for you and the trust factor.
If in doubt? Go with your Gut feeling. Better to miss a good deal then be ripped off!
Now it IS someone I have met and have a great deal of respect for him so I wasn't worried.
Same with an .30 Evanix I sold. A Guy that on many occasions has threatened to Shoot me!
He sent a partial payment and the Evanix goes out this week. And I know he's trustworthy!
It's what works for you and the trust factor.
If in doubt? Go with your Gut feeling. Better to miss a good deal then be ripped off!
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You can also ask for additional feedback references elsewhere like if they have an eBay, GunBroker, etc, etc. account where they buy and sell.
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1. Check the person's forum content. Only deal with members that have a history. Personally for me 1 year minimum and a frequent user.
2. Call the person talking to someone always is very important. More than once.
3. Get full name.
Get their physical address
Email address
Home, cell & work phone if possible
4. You can always do a search on him if you have this information
I have delt with many people in the airgun world never had a problem. Many of them here on AGN
2. Call the person talking to someone always is very important. More than once.
3. Get full name.
Get their physical address
Email address
Home, cell & work phone if possible
4. You can always do a search on him if you have this information
I have delt with many people in the airgun world never had a problem. Many of them here on AGN
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