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Posted: 1/22/2017 3:40:56 PM EDT

So how does this usually work? I've used the EE for selling parts no problem. But what is the usual procedure for trading firearms?
Does the "buyer" send his trade to the seller's FFL first? Or is it a ship both guns at the same time?
What about if the gun in trade turns out not as good of shape as thought? Is a trade back a Welsh?

I am not having any problems, just want to know suggestions before posting.

Posted: 1/22/2017 3:45:48 PM EDT

[#1]

Ship at the same time. Unless the other party has little or no feedback. Then of course they ship first.

Ask for pictures. Lots of em. I've never had an issue on a trade yet.

Posted: 1/22/2017 3:48:36 PM EDT

[#2]

I did it once. I was a little nervous/skeptical but everything worked out.

Traded my customized M&P for a customized Glock 17.

Basically we both shipped to each others FFLs.

Posted: 1/22/2017 3:51:32 PM EDT

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Ship at the same time. Unless the other party has little or no feedback. Then of course they ship first.

Ask for pictures. Lots of em. I've never had an issue on a trade yet.

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This.

I've done it a ton of times.

The last one I did was valued at $5500.

No problems yet.

Posted: 1/22/2017 4:33:52 PM EDT

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This.

I've done it a ton of times.

The last one I did was valued at $5500.

No problems yet.

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Just make sure they have worthy feedback.

Posted: 1/22/2017 4:42:44 PM EDT

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In before random nonsensical advice from 50 people who have never done a single deal in the EE.

OP, there's a forum in the EE for serious questions.

Posted: 1/22/2017 4:54:26 PM EDT

[#6]

Pretty much what everyone else has said

Never had an issue with a trade .... Just make sure they have good feedback and get plenty of pictures

Posted: 1/22/2017 4:55:23 PM EDT

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In before random nonsensical advice from 50 people who have never done a single deal in the EE.

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Yeah, there seems to be quite a bit of that around here, even from longtime members with zero feedback.

Posted: 1/22/2017 5:08:59 PM EDT

[#8]

Best trade I've ever made was on the EE

Posted: 1/22/2017 5:13:01 PM EDT

[#9]

I use an FFL to ship, they usually communicate with the other party's FFL. They ship after confirming the other FFL has received the firearm from the other trader. No problems yet.

Posted: 1/22/2017 5:14:24 PM EDT

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In before random nonsensical advice from 50 people who have never done a single deal in the EE.

OP, there's a forum in the EE for serious questions.

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And what makes you think you know about the EE?

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:10:56 PM EDT

[#11]

Looks like everyone who posted so far has 100% feedback.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:21:28 PM EDT

[#12]

Did one firearm trade in the EE. Lots of conversation beforehand, lots of communication all the while. We mutually shipped the same day, received either on the same day or close to it. All was well.

The most important ingredient to a good trade is that you are 100% comfortable with the other side. Have done plenty of FTF sales/trades through the years, but trading "by mail" is a little different IMHO. If you don't like a vibe or something, think it over first.

Best of luck, OP.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:36:33 PM EDT

[#13]

Do I have to use an FFL to ship to an FFL?
Or can I box up a handgun and take it to Fed Ex or UPS myself to ship straight to an FFL?

I'm sure this info is in the EE area somewhere, but I really don't trust tacked threads that are old as dirt and hard to find.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:38:25 PM EDT

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Do I have to use an FFL to ship to an FFL?
Or can I box up a handgun and take it to Fed Ex or UPS myself to ship straight to an FFL?

I'm sure this info is in the EE area somewhere, but I really don't trust tacked threads that are old as dirt and hard to find.

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You don't have to but UPS and FedEx require handguns to be shipped overnight, which is high-$. Your local FFL can use USPS FRB so even with the transfer fee it's often cheaper.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:39:30 PM EDT

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Do I have to use an FFL to ship to an FFL?
Or can I box up a handgun and take it to Fed Ex or UPS myself to ship straight to an FFL?

I'm sure this info is in the EE area somewhere, but I really don't trust tacked threads that are old as dirt and hard to find.

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You can do that but most likely have to take it to a depot , retail level they will most likely not accept a firearm

Also they will probably make you ship overnight.

Or you can lie ,like what gets recommended here and ship your "machine parts" ground from a retail location , but you will be completely out of luck if there is a problem/issue

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:40:17 PM EDT

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Do I have to use an FFL to ship to an FFL?
Or can I box up a handgun and take it to Fed Ex or UPS myself to ship straight to an FFL?

I'm sure this info is in the EE area somewhere, but I really don't trust tacked threads that are old as dirt and hard to find.

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I just went through this, save yourself the trouble and ship handguns through an FFL.

You're looking at $75 or more to go through FedEx or UPS.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:42:42 PM EDT

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Looks like everyone who posted so far has 100% feedback.

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If you don't you're doing something wrong

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:43:30 PM EDT

[#18]

Yeah I let my team membership expire but I am qualified to post that I have done some excellent trades thru the EE. Communication is key!

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:54:46 PM EDT

[#19]

Only done one trade before. My Ar-15 for a Wilson combat 92G. I was pretty nervous through the whole thing but i went off without a hitch. Personally i would just the FFL to ship everything out. Might be a little bit more expensive doing it that way but it takes the headache out of trying to get it to the customer care center. Late last year i went to my local UPS store and tried shipping my EoTech out. After paying for it and leaving I got a phone call to come back and pick it up. As per UPS policy they are not allowed to ship "firearms" from the local store. All firearms must be shipped from the hub which luckily for me is only a 30 min drive. No matter what i could not tell the CSR behind the counter that all the package contained was an optic and not an actual firearm.

Posted: 1/22/2017 6:56:39 PM EDT

[#20]

Whatever both parties agree on goes. Get lots of pictures ahead of time and send a lot to the other guy. I'd hate to try to coordinate a "trade back" if someone wasn't happy; that sounds like a nightmare.

Posted: 1/22/2017 7:00:17 PM EDT

[#21]

No reason to have less than 100% feedback IMO - I would seriously question dealing with someone who did not have 100% and I think I've only ever seen ONE person posting here in my four years that didn't have either 0 or 100.