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    King Turd of Shit Mountain
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    The gun broker ad says its in PA. If someone has a gun trader account, you can see if the location matches ... i dont have an account.
     

    SGHinds

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    If the deal is too good to be true, especially during a pandemic, it’s a Scam. Not sure why more people don’t know about the tools TGT gives you. Granted the IP location isn’t 100% accurate “if I log in at work I show as Dallas”. It gives a general idea.
     

    Spcwolf

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    If the deal is too good to be true, especially during a pandemic, it’s a Scam. Not sure why more people don’t know about the tools TGT gives you. Granted the IP location isn’t 100% accurate “if I log in at work I show as Dallas”. It gives a general idea.

    Bad people fish for stupid people all the time.
     

    rotor

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    TGT member is new. Gunbroker guy has been around awhile. TGT says Kuwait and could be using a VPN. Also has more than one listing. Anyone who has just joined TGT and has a listing is a red flag (can we use that term?). Be careful.
     

    Axxe55

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    TGT member is new. Gunbroker guy has been around awhile. TGT says Kuwait and could be using a VPN. Also has more than one listing. Anyone who has just joined TGT and has a listing is a red flag (can we use that term?). Be careful.

    I'd be leery of any newbs on gun auction sites with the way prices have gotten on firearms.
     

    rotor

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    I'd be leery of any newbs on gun auction sites with the way prices have gotten on firearms.
    For sure. I have bought a few guns from the same person on TGT in Wichita Falls, very happy with deals over the years. In my area nobody seems to advertise guns. Most that I get are new.
     

    Oldbluered

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    I'm a fan except for the scam.

    The first handgun I bought was a sd9ve in 2013, was 22 and payed $330+tax. Very reliable for me, trigger could be better but I like the change up from my other guns. This is also my reload testing gun, just in case :laughing:
     

    Tex1961

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    Texas Gun Trader is getting so bad that this morning when I went to the site... Out of the 10 listings per page, 9 of them on page 1 were scams.... Maybe some were legit out of town sellers, but I wouldn't hold my breath....
     

    CrazyCobraManTim

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    I have a similar deal with a newbie on GB down Houston way - selling a Ruger 5.7 for a low-ball price. I've flagged it with the GB staff.

    I can spend ~$90 more and pick it up from near Gainsville. Or spend $200+ more and get it locally at Texas Gun Experience. Hmmm - unless SPC Wolf wants to trade his 5.7 for my Sigma 9mm & cash on my end :)


     

    Reaper_713

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    I always try to google the seller of Gunbroker to see if there's any reviews of their business or previous sales. Last gun I was "watching" the seller was a business and known to have fake GB accounts to drive the price of his guns up. Sure enough the item sold at an outrageous price. They also claimed that the photo used and serial number provided may or may NOT be the actual gun you receive. Sounds like a scam to me but hey they're one of top 10 sellers on GB.
     

    no2gates

    These are not the droids you're looking for.
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    I tried buying a Glock 26 from 3 different sellers on TGT today and 1 on Armslist.
    They "Say" they are local, but won't take cash payments since they've been "robbed". only Zelle or bitcoin.
    Just wasted a bunch of my time.
     
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    Spcwolf

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    I tried buying a Glock 26 from 3 different sellers on TGT today and 1 on Armslist.
    They "Say" they are local, but won't take cash payments since they've been "robbed". only Zelle or bitcoin.
    Just wasted a bunch of my time.

    Yeah, you would be better off just buying one at academy or some place like this.
     

    rotor

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    I tried buying a Glock 26 from 3 different sellers on TGT today and 1 on Armslist.
    They "Say" they are local, but won't take cash payments since they've been "robbed". only Zelle or bitcoin.
    Just wasted a bunch of my time.
    Are you eligible to shop at a base exchange? $555, no sales tax.
     
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