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[Mr. Beretta]

Interesting subject !
I have a scope for sale in the marketplace.
I get a pm from someone, saying I'll take it if you still have it.
I pm them back with my phone # and ask them to call me.
4 days now, no phone call or pm.
This persons profile says they joined 2013, no posts, no threads started, no information.
Very suspicious

Not suspicious.

Just your everyday Calguns marketplace flake!

Just be patient! They'll PM soon with a lower offer than they agreed to pay originally.

Same old flakes.

[JustEd]

Does anyone think there are sting operations on CALGUNS firearms for sale ?
Case in point, I'm selling a shotgun, I was PM about a potential sale and noticed the member or guess had no posts, could that be a red flag? Has anyone had offers like this? Obviously I was going to do a legal transfer, but I just a had a funny feeling.

Thanks

Trust your gut!

[TheExiled]

I was a long time lurker before actually creating an account when I wanted to buy a gun off the classifieds

[sealocan]

I'm sure this form is being watched and monitored by someone in at least state government.

would they try a sting, I don't know.

but I agree with everyone above. stay 100% legal and keep the right you're born with.

[livinlocal]

I wouldn't worry too much. I've beer here for a while, and still don't post very often, but I am still I everyday, reading almost everything haha.

I wouldn't worry about a sting

[Captiontom]

I only came to calguns for the marketplace. I think I had three post when I bought a gun from a guy here and all of those posts were in my wtb thread. As suggested a phone call will straighten things out and only meet at an ffl.

I doubt it's some sort of sting though. I thought it was common knowledge law enforcement browses calguns?

[afteractionreport]

Remember ot post count is disabled too so that could be another reason for low post count or nonexisting post count...
I read alot before i posted....

[micro911]

I have never had a problem with people with low count, maybe less than 10, and no feedback. I just meet them at a gunshop, and do the transfer. I had to start with 0 feedback and low post count one time. Everybody does.

[Mitch]

Interesting subject !
I have a scope for sale in the marketplace.
I get a pm from someone, saying I'll take it if you still have it.
I pm them back with my phone # and ask them to call me.
4 days now, no phone call or pm.
This persons profile says they joined 2013, no posts, no threads started, no information.
Very suspicious

That's suspicious all right. No doubt you heard from the ATF's Special Assault Scope Branch, on a fishing expedition.

[MrSam]

Tons of people are new to firearms, and have discovered that buying used can save them money. Therefore, those same people will create an account, and using the forums as their firearms shop.

[cannon]

I've sold several items to members with no post count. Some are just here for the marketplace.

No doubt kooks, antis, law enforcement all monitor and may well try and buy stuff. Stay legal and all will be well. No hobby is worth going to jail over.

[G-Man WC]

Just follow the law and do any PPT's transfers at an FFL.
Yes DOJ/ATF does lurk here.
-g

[GW]

Does anyone think there are sting operations on CALGUNS firearms for sale ?
Case in point, I'm selling a shotgun, I was PM about a potential sale and noticed the member or guess had no posts, could that be a red flag? Has anyone had offers like this? Obviously I was going to do a legal transfer, but I just a had a funny feeling.

Thanks

Post count means nothing There are many lurkers who just watch the for sale boards for bargains. Or the fellow could be brand new to CalGuns
That said...

Use your head
Follow the laws
Meet at the gun shop/FFL
Accept only cash

[MrSam]

Oh I forgot to mention, my first purchase on calguns was done while I had just under 20 posts and no feedback. Everyone needs to start somewhere

[LA Gun]

All in all I've had great success here buying and selling. Like many others I do read a great deal but don't post much myself.
I have had a couple of bad transactions and one that worried me. The two bad ones I've learned from, both wishy washy buyers, one who backed out at the dealers after asking for a great many specific pics before agreeing to meet. Then field stripped the pistol and took along time looking only to tell me he wanted one with a slide marked West Germany! (Sig). He hadn't noticed that in all the photos he asked for? Another guy got me to Cerritos and then low balled me at the FFL. I walked both times.
The scary transaction was at Pasadena Turners. The buyer knew a lot about guns but not a great deal about transfers or the paperwork. Did not speak English well and kept playing with his phone during the transaction. I became concerned he was photographing my personal paperwork (on the counter) and after we were done, I went back to the store. I spoke to the manager and asked him right then to make a note of the transaction and the buyer. I was concerned about a burglary in the coming weeks or identity theft. Never had any trouble but it was a strange transaction.
I always include my phone number on PM's when buying and selling and am happy to talk with buyers or sellers but I notice most others don't seem too. I've wondered if people think they have a better advantage price wise through email and text.