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I've seen several Black Friday ads released but don't see any good deals on suppressors. Too specialized?
One of the big problems with these things is obviously cost. Local dealers have a built in advantage due to not having a transfer cost from out of state. I was shocked to learn that most suppressors purchased from out of state will run $70 or so to transfer to a local FFL (as opposed to $0 to $25 to transfer a gun). Local inventory and selection is smaller than the internet sites. What is a fellow to do with a few bucks burning a hole in his pocket.
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This is the thread you're looking for.
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Or, for a GA Dealer running a lot of sales try this one:
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Transfer fees for cans can run $50-200. The dealer needs to make something for their time and effort, as well as storage and answering the "is it back yet" call 1000 times. $70 is a bargain, and depending on what you buy may be less than in state sales tax.
I'd say that most local dealer's advantages are limited to the fact that there is no Form 3 wait, only the Form 4. I know plenty of people that would drop an extra $50-100 to shave off a couple months of their wait.