bad experience at cordelia gun exchange

[Markch2]

Just did a PPT there without any issues. Called ahead of time, made arrangements and brought a gun sock. Nice people at the store, will go there again to do business.

[mend0k]

I've never been to CGE, but I consider these posts very helpful in deciding where to do a PPT. So thanks OP il take your word and just avoid this place as I myself would've hated to have to drive all the way there to get refused.
Same thing with turners, I was selling a friend a Glock and they refused him because he somehow lost his car registration at the time. Sure he should've checked beforehand but still I find it dumb that they can't take 2nd form of residency on pickup like a lot of other FFLs do. Most of their workers just seem lazy and don't want to spend their time AT WORK doing their job, rather they just want to chit chat amongst themselves. I confirmed this when asking if they would take in a handgun from someone in NorCal that I wanted to buy, but they said they would only do it if they didn't have the firearm in stock, because it's just a lot of paperwork. Well if that's the case then just gtfo of the firearms business because a lot of transactions req a lot of paperwork. And again I wouldn't mind as much if they were actually packed 24/7 but of all the times I've been to a Turners they had AT LEAST 2 people behind the counter just chit chatting away even when they were somewhat busy. Just a bunch of lazy workers and atmosphere there.

[sickbutalive]

Not doubting the OP's experience, some places are just hit or miss. I just did a transfer at CGE and they let me in with no PPT and no grief over the exchange. But it might have helped that they knew the guy selling the handgun I was buying.

[zvardan]

Well, I've made up my mind already.

[Flipit]

Comes down to how much businesses value the chance to engage with a potential customer. For the Money, PPTs aren't what some may describe as a money maker. But it's sad that some shops don't realize that it's an opportunity to earn - or lose - customer. Doing a PPT earns the shop 3 visits and $10. With the cost of advertising, and Sounds like a Good deal to me.

[Cokebottle]

Guns Fishing and Other Stuff at both locations REFUSE to do PPT's on the Weekends, with or without an appointment. I told them it was the law, they said it is store Policy. I will never go there again. Also wouldn't do one after 6pm in the evenings. I guess they expect you to take time off from work or just hope you will go away.

Well...
You could see if you can purchase ANY firearm outside of those hours.
It could be that they require the manager to handle all firearms transaction, since it's the store's FFL that is on the line if they screw up.

Or...

You can play into the hands of the left and report them to the DOJ and BATFE who will fine them and hurt yet another gun shop in California.


Take your business elsewhere.
Some people obviously like them enough to keep them in business. They don't need you or me. Just vote with your feet.

[sm510husky]

CGE is a really good shop. They do have some new faces and it's a learning curve. They have always treated .email very well BUT what really made the difference was how they treated my wife. Overall one of the best shops around.
I'd give Pavel a call and give him a chance to make it right.

[Paul_R]

Not knowing about the appointment policy and having driven from Sacramento to meet someone from San Francisco to do a PPT, when the guy at the counter said "do you have an appointment" I knew what was coming next so I said "yes". He said "who did you make it with" and I said "a guy with a Russian sounding name". He said "Pavel"? Yeah that's the guy I said. And the PPT went just fine after that.

I did call and ask if they did PPT's and I did talk to Pavel. He never mentioned appointments or needing a gun sock. Thanks a lot Pavel.