View Poll Results: Should a new gun purchased from a shop have a fee
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Thread: Fees when purchasing a new gun?
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March 11th, 2018, 12:50 PM #1Member
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Fees when purchasing a new gun?
Do you guys expect to pay a fee when you purchase a new gun?
Last few times I purchased a new gun from a shop I don't think I was charged any background check fees but this time to my surprise I was charged a PIC fee. I already accepted that I'd be paying for instant gratification and fondling the pistol before I buy but I would think the background check should be part of the already marked-up price...
Full disclosure the fee was only $5 on a gun that was $1250 but I could have payed $1100 for it online with shipping and $25 for the transfer.
When I said something about it the guy said "well yeah the checks aren't free".
What are your thoughts?
BTW the CZ Shadow 2 is an amazing pistol and I can't wait to shoot it again.Last edited by mdd423; March 12th, 2018 at 11:54 AM.
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March 11th, 2018, 12:59 PM #2
Re: Fees when purchasing a new gun?
You always pay a PICS fee as it comes from the state. My issue is the vendors who charge more then the $5.00 fee that it is. I’ve seen other places charge $10.00 plus.
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March 11th, 2018, 12:59 PM #3
Re: Fees when purchasing a new gun?
Pennsylvania charges 3 dollars for the back ground check and 2 dollars for the instant check system. I have bought from dealers that include in gun price and others that do not.
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March 11th, 2018, 01:04 PM #4
Re: Fees when purchasing a new gun?
Illegitimus non carborundum est
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March 11th, 2018, 01:46 PM #5
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March 11th, 2018, 02:04 PM #7
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March 11th, 2018, 03:26 PM #8Grand Member
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March 11th, 2018, 03:27 PM #9Grand Member
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March 11th, 2018, 05:01 PM #10
Re: Fees when purchasing a new gun?
I understand there is a cost to the dealer for the check, but I think that more often than not, I think it's used as an excuse to pad profit. I don't think there is any reason it can't be factored into the price, and the local shop where I bought 2 firearms very recently does just that. I know how to figure sales tax, and I know the fee is attached to every sale and how much it *actually* is. Playing games with the fee makes me distrust you as a business person.
I didn't answer the poll, because I think it's worded poorly. I know a fee is mandatory, so I'm not opposed to it, but I don't agree with inflating it. If the question really is "Should the fee be included in the posted/sticker price?", them my answer would be "Yes."
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