Online classifieds to buy used firearms

[JohnCaper]

There used to be classified papers around, like the Tri-Ad or Buy and Sell, that you could advertise almost anything including firearms. Kijiji and Craig's list seem to have shut them down but don't allow firearms sales.
Are there trustworthy sites like these where an individual can buy or sell these?

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[rick_iles]

Have you looked at Gunnutz ??

[fratri]

With access to a Canadian Market..... Google may be your best friend....

If you can't find a good priced used one, there usually is some retailer in Canada offering a good deal on a new one, on-line researching and being patient can pay off .

[JohnCaper]

I've seen tons of ads on Google but when it comes to things like firearms wasn't sure who's legit.
Call me old school, conspiracy theorist, curmudgeon, Ron Swanson wannabe etc - I don't trust Google.

[Connie2002]

Hi JohnCaper,

You can try these:

- www.firearmscanada.com (I have bought two rifles from two individuals via this and never had any problem)

- usedfirearms.ca

Good luck!

[fratri]

I've seen tons of ads on Google but when it comes to things like firearms wasn't sure who's legit.
Call me old school, conspiracy theorist, curmudgeon, Ron Swanson wannabe etc - I don't trust Google.

All you got to do is (with retailers anyway) is ask Google to find some reviews of the company for you........... and if still in doubt post the company name on a site like this and ask...

Internet and sales are not going away anytime soon, in-fact looks like it will be the norm....
Best of luck with your search

[JohnCaper]

I know most companies have a site. I was thinking more of sites like Craigslist or Kijiji for individuals wanting to buy/sell

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[Bluebulldog]

I prefer CGN. They have a rating system for buyers and sellers.

[trimmer21]

I don't trust the internet to sell anything. CGN seems to have a lot of complaints on their forums of late. I think the scammers have found a target-rich environment where people seem to throw caution to the wind relying on their "trader" rating system as the be-all-end-all. I think it's a risky mistake. I like to put an ad in the local paper and do face-to-face deals with cold,hard cash. I make sure to ask for a PAL from the get-go with excellent results. It seems to weed out the scammers and tire kickers. I've tried to use this site,too,and got some really different responses without results.

[Bluebulldog]

I don't trust the internet to sell anything. CGN seems to have a lot of complaints on their forums of late. I think the scammers have found a target-rich environment where people seem to throw caution to the wind relying on their "trader" rating system as the be-all-end-all. I think it's a risky mistake. I like to put an ad in the local paper and do face-to-face deals with cold,hard cash. I make sure to ask for a PAL from the get-go with excellent results. It seems to weed out the scammers and tire kickers. I've tried to use this site,too,and got some really different responses without results.

I've both bought and sold on CGN, without any issues. No one said a trader rating system is the "be-all-end-all" but it certainly weeds the field a bit.

Please do explain how it's a "risky mistake"? Since it opens the market to buyers and sellers from coast to coast. Most folks only do EMT, which is easily tracked. It's not like you're sending cash in the mail.....

Go ahead and pay your money to advertise in the "local paper" and do F2F deals if that's your choice. But most stuff I've bought and sold have happened in the space of time that it would have taken the newspaper to go to print.