When do I pay for PPT?

[SoberClurichaun]

Should always pay after. That's been the case in all my PPTs. If you pay before, what if a party forgets a crucial item? What if they get denied? What if that shop isn't doing PPTs etc.
For the people who are worried about the buyer leaving without paying, that's a groundless fear. All transactions will be video recorded and the person must fill out a bunch of paperwork.

Technically I don't think that would be seen as stealing if you were foolish enough to get caught up that way. All PPTs I have done it went inspection then the cash, then proceed to paperwork. I've done 3 I believe and been on both sides, all went smooth as silk.

[Gryff]

I've always done the inspection in the LGS, and then paid (or been paid) after everyone's in agreement that the transaction should proceed. Then the LGS starts the paperwork.

[ugimports]

I don't see it stated but whether you're buyer or seller your best course for ensuring everything is on the up and up is to write up a bill of sale with the terms, including how funds get refunded during a denial or what happens if buyer doesn't pick up in 30 days, etc...

[Erion929]

Personally, I'm good to go, so it's not me I'm worried about.

BUT, what I worry about is what if I pay the seller and the gun comes up stolen? Am I totally screwed?

As far as the thread topic, I've done 2 buys and 2 sells and we have always paid first, before paperwork gets started. Seems to be the preferred way, though not necessarily the smartest for all concerned.

[ugimports]

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BUT, what I worry about is what if I pay the seller and the gun comes up stolen? Am I totally screwed?

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potentially, hence the recommendation to have a written contract. a seller not concerned with it being stolen and very legit should have no concerns signing really.. if they do it should be a sign...

I had 1 customer recently who was on the buying end of a "stolen" gun...turns out it was a mistake from DOJ/history that he had to wait get resolved, but it could have gone sideways I'm sure if it wasn't legit as he didn't find out status until he was delayed from pickup by DOJ.

[JDay]

If the seller knows it's a stolen gun they're not going to want to do the DROS.

[ugimports]

You never know...Don't give "stupid" too much credit

[optimus-primer]

When selling a gun, it's not my responsibility if the buyer doesn't pick it up within 30 days or pass dros. Would I try to get the gun back? Sure I guess, but the fees would come out of the buyers pocket.

I've always collected and paid before the paperwork. Though there have been a couple of times we chatted right through the paperwork and exchange the funds after.

[keenkeen]

Seller places gun on counter.

Buyer then "makes it rain" by throwing this stack of bills in the air.

[Barang]

Inspect the gun ---> go in the lgs ---> once DROS forms are on the counter and IDs are given to the clerk ---->pay the the seller inconspicously.

[ugimports]

When selling a gun, it's not my responsibility if the buyer doesn't pick it up within 30 days or pass dros. Would I try to get the gun back? Sure I guess, but the fees would come out of the buyers pocket.
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There are no fees for you to get the gun back. If the buyer doesn't pass DROS or misses 30 day window the firearm either goes back to you or goes to popo. It never transfers to buyer's name if they get rejected or don't pass DROS so it's still technically your pistol. What you choose to do with it or not do with it is up to you.