Transfer fee

[RTO]

So what is the going rate that gunshops are charging for PPT transfers?
Some fees are way high! Added to the price of the firearm there is
almost no saving's at all, might as well just buy new.

RTO.

[hawk1]

Private party transaction fees are limited to a maximum of $35

If you are paying more, then he's hosing you.

A dealer transfer can be whatever he wants to charge.

Read up and learn what the difference is between the two.

[RedDawn]

Private Party Transfers are capped at no more than $35.

Excerpt from CA BOF's FAQ page:

I want to sell a gun to another person, i.e., a private party transfer. Am I required to conduct the transaction through a licensed California firearms dealer?

Yes. Firearm sales must be conducted through a fully licensed California firearms dealer. Failure to do so is a violation of California law. The buyer (and seller, in the event that the; buyer is denied), must meet the normal firearm purchase and delivery requirements. "Antique firearms," as defined in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code, and curio or relic rifles/shotguns, defined in Section 178.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations that are over 50 years old, are exempt from this requirement.

Firearms dealers are required to process private party transfers upon request. Firearms dealers may charge a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm for conducting a private party transfer. Example:

For a private party transfer involving one or more handguns, the total allowable fees, including the DROS, safety, and dealer transfer fees, are not to exceed $35.00 for the first handgun and $31.00 for each additional handgun involved in the same transaction.
For private party transfers involving one or more long guns, or a private party transfer involving one handgun, the total allowable fees, including the DROS, safety, and dealer transfer fees, are not to exceed $35.00. The dealer may charge an additional dealer-service fee of$10.00 per each additional firearm transferred.
(PC section 12072(d))

[FEDUPWBS]

There are countless threads on this.
I recommend finding a new dealer. They know what the price is.
This would be the definition of gouging as this is a service you MUST use to transfer a gun in this state.

[RTO]

Thanks guys, very helpful.