Buyer's Tutorial

The simple answer here is no.  However, there are many benefits to registering as a member on GunsInternational.com.  As a registered member you may create a "Wish List" to be notified when a gun or guns you are interested in become available on GunsInternational.com.  Second, you may save certain listings that interest you in a "Watch List".  Third, you may save certain search criteria to run when you wish in a "Saved Search". Fourth, as a registered and signed in member the Contact Seller form will automatically fill in your information for you to send to the seller, assuring that the seller has your correct information to respond to you. Fifth, you will have an Inbox which will save all Contact Seller emails that you send while you are signed in on GunsInterational.com. Last, at your option as a member you may receive Gunsinternational.com ENews for important information.

What are the fees to register as a buyer? 

 

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GunsInternational.com charges no fees to buyers.  Buyers do commonly pay for shipping, transfer fees and any taxes that may be due.

Buying Process on GunsInternational.com

If you can legally own a gun you can purchase a gun on the internet. Check out the guns for sale on GunsInternational.com, there are over 25,000 guns for sale on GunsInternational.com

From the home page browse the many gun, gun related and Services categories.  When you find a category that you are interested in click the category name.  Now a preview page will open with a preview of each listing available. When browsing guns in the preview pages for sale on GunsInternational.com you may click the photo, title or the link "click for more info", which is highlighted in blue on the gun listing that you are interested in.  This will bring up the entire listing with all the details the seller has written on the gun, as well as extra photos they may have entered.  Within the entire listing there is a complete description and photo previews. These photo previews enlarge by clicking on them.  Once a photo is enlarged you may continue to click the enlarged photo and it will continue to display the rest of the photos on this gun that the seller has added to this listing. Included within the Detail listing is complete Sellers information and the "Contact Seller" form.  In the contact seller form you may fill in any questions regarding the gun, make an offer or ask any delivery questions on the gun, etc. Fill in the code that appears just above the send button. Why do we have that pain in the neck code to fill in?  To stop unsavory people on the internet from using our site to send spam and scam mail. Once you have completed the form simply click send.  GunsInternational.com is strictly a classified listing service and the transaction is between you and the seller. One point here, if you are a registered member and signed in the Contact Seller form with automatically fill in your name, phone and email address. You will also notice three links within the detailed listing page.  1. Tell a Friend about this listing 2. View all by this seller. 3. Save to my Watch List.

 

 

 

 We have three separate searches available on GunsInternational.com:

Simply click on the link "Tell a Friend".  Complete the pop up form, (double check your friends email) fill in the code and then click send. Why do we have that pain in the neck code to fill in?  To stop unsavory people on the internet from using our site to send spam and scam mail. The Tell a Friend link on the left side of the Web site Tells Friend about GunsInternational.com's Web site.  The Tell a Friend link within a listing Tells a Friend about that specific listing. One note here, if you are a registered buyer and signed in your information will automatically be filled in the form.

 

Simply click the link and in full format and all listings currently available by that seller will come up for you to browse.

 

You must be a registered member and signed in on GunsInternational.com to use this feature. Click the link "Watch this Listing" and it will automatically be saved to your "Watch List".  You may view your "Watch List" by placing your mouse over the "Buyer Tools" on the navy blue navigational bar.  In the drop down from Buyer Tools click on Watch List and all listings links that you have placed there will be available.  Watch items are removed by clicking the remove this listing link or if the seller has removed the listing from GunsInternational.com.

 

You must be a registered member and signed in on GunsInternational.com to use this feature.

“Wish List” will search nightly all the “New Today” gun and gun related listings and send you an email when there is a match to your criteria.

To create a wish list:

Under the Buyer's Tools, click on Wish List
In the Wish List page, click on the link to "Add to Wish List Search"

Fill in the criteria that are important to you, name the Wish List, and save it.  Complete a saved "Wish List” for each gun you wish to receive an email notification from GunsInternational.com.  Once you have saved the "Wish List” criteria, you will be emailed automatically when guns added to the site for sale match your specifications.  

Broad Wish Lists: Fill out one search criteria such as the Sellers Screen Name, which will give you all new listings by a specific seller,  Category for all new listings within that category or Manufacturer for all new listings within one manufacturer, etc. Another words one criteria will bring up all listings that match this single criterion. 

The search may be narrowed by selecting more then one criteria.  

Example: 

Keyword:  box lock 

Category:  Shotguns-English Double
Gauge:  16

The results will only include guns listed in the category Shotguns-English Double that are 16 gauge and have the exact match of box lock written in the description. Warning here, the English double 16 boxlock that you are looking for may be added to the site, but if the seller did not put the words box lock in the listing then you will not have a match.  Be careful how much you narrow it down. 

The Keyword searches the title and description and must match the text written in the listing.   The word entered in the keyword box must match the text the seller uses exactly.  The keyword phrase entered in the keyword box must match the text and order of the text the seller uses exactly. As no two sellers write their titles or descriptions the same, less is better here. 

Example:
sxs will not match side by side.  To further illustrate the details of this point, if you fill in just the word "box" in the keyword list, it will bring up any listing that contains "b o x " such as "Box lock" and "new in box", however the word "boxlock" together will not bring up box lock, as box lock written separately will be viewed at two separate words.  Furthermore, the keyword phrases must match the same order as in the listing; Belgium Midas will not match Midas Belgium. 

 

You must be a registered member and signed in on GunsInternational.com to use this feature. 

“Saved Searches” will search all the gun listings or Gun Related listings on GunsInternational.com, without you having to fill in your criteria over and over again.  

To create a Saved Search: 

Under the Buyer's Tools, click on Saved Searches
In the Saved Searches page, click on the link to "Add to Saved Searches"

Fill in the criteria that are important to you, name the Saved Search, and save it.  Complete a "Saved Search” for each gun you wish to run searches for on GunsInternational.com.  Once you have saved these search criteria you can visit your saved search page and run these at your convenience. 

 Broad Saved Searches: Fill out one search criteria such as the Sellers Screen Name, which will give you all new listings by a specific seller,  Category for all new listings within that category or Manufacturer for all new listings within one manufacturer, etc. Another words one criteria will bring up all listings that match this single criterion. 

The search may be narrowed by selecting more then one criteria.  

Example: 

Keyword:  box lock 

Category:  Shotguns-English Double
Gauge:  16

The results will only include guns listed in the category Shotguns-English Double that are 16 gauge and have the exact match of box lock written in the description. Warning here, the English double 16 boxlock that you are looking for may be added to the site, but if the seller did not put the words box lock in the listing then you will not have a match.  Be careful how much you narrow it down. 

The Keyword searches the title and description and must match the text written in the listing.   The word entered in the keyword box must match the text the seller uses exactly.  The keyword phrase entered in the keyword box must match the text and order of the text the seller uses exactly. As no two sellers write their titles or descriptions the same, less is better here. 

Example:
sxs will not match side by side.  To further illustrate the details of this point, if you fill in just the word "box" in the keyword list, it will bring up any listing that contains "b o x " such as "Box lock" and "new in box", however the word "boxlock" together will not bring up box lock, as box lock written separately will be viewed at two separate words.  Furthermore, the keyword phrases must match the same order as in the listing; Belgium Midas will not match Midas Belgium. 

 

Please be sure to clarify all shipping costs and the return policy with the seller.  It is GunsInternational.com's policy that there is a minimum 3 calendar day inspection period from the day it is delivered to the FFL acting for the buyer, afforded to all buyers, unless otherwise agreed to between buyer and seller. For an example a no return policy is common in the purchase a new gun. The buyer must start the return within the next four (4) calendar days to receive a complete refund, less all shipping charges. In other words, shipping must start within one week of receipt of the item(s). The return shipping must be of equal shipping level, including insurance i.e. Priority, Express, and Blue Label etc.  The return item MUST be in the same condition as when shipped to the buyer. This is an inspection period only, a gun is not to be fired or disassembled. Recommendation: Confirm purchases/returns with all details via the Contact Seller form within the listing and print out the listing for your records. Any modification of the return policy must be in writing.

 

 

GunsInternational.com is committed to its user’s personal and financial information protection.  We utilize high levels of internet security to protect your private personal and financial information.  While a buyer being defrauded by a seller on our site is exceedingly rare, you must realize that you are dealing over the internet and as such take the necessary precautions. You must gain a comfort level with who you are dealing with on the site.

If they are a FFL, ask for their FFL number and check under our FFL links on the ATF Online EZ check system, that they are currently registered.

You may also go to www.anywho.com  and perform a reverse number look up to make sure they are who they say they are.   While it is not our policy we would recommend all sales be confirmed via telephone if you have any questions as to the identity or the seller. Be suspicious of any seller that refuses to talk to you on the phone.

Be sure to clarify the seller's return policy. GunsInternational.com's return guideline is: Unless the buyer and seller agree to modify, as may be the case in a new gun, the return policy is three (3) calendar days from the day the item(s) are received by the buyer.  The item may be returned for any reason, but the buyer must notify the seller within the three (3) calendar day inspection period.  The buyer must start the return within the next four (4) calendar days to receive a complete refund, less all shipping charges.  In other words shipping must start within one week of receipt of the item(s).  The return shipping must be of equal shipping level, including insurance i.e. Priority, Express, and Blue Label etc.  The return item MUST be in the same condition as when shipped to the buyer.  This is an inspection period only; a gun is not to be fired.

Prepayment for the gun is usually required.  Be sure to follow the sellers instructions and if possible for your protection pay by credit card and if not pay by US Postal Order for your protection.  Be sure to include all of your shipping information, as well as your phone number.

Also, it is within your rights to use an Escrow service, such as www.tradiator.com, to hold your funds until you accept the gun. This agreement, as well as, who bears the cost would have to be agreed to by the seller.

 

In almost all cases, with the exception of antiques, the transfer of a firearm requires the assistance of a local Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (FFL).  More than likely you would need to arrange for a local FFL to accept the gun for you and to complete the transfer.  If you do not have a local FFL you may use our FFL search to find one in your area that would be willing to complete the transfer. Fees vary widely for this service so you may wish to check with a few.

On the home page in the upper right corner there is a link "Gun Links" , click this link and access the link State by State Laws that will assist you with accessing all the applicable state and federal laws.  Buyers and Sellers are required to know and comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws.  

 

GunsInternational.com does not profess to be experts on the laws outside of the US or within the US.   Firearms purchased within the United States must be exported via a licensed exporter located within the United States. Contact the licensed exporter directly for the necessary information regarding the export process.  A few helpful links would be 

Canadian laws   http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/    

US laws www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm   

US State laws  http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/default.aspx

You may also contact one of our registered  Import Export FFL's

 

To edit your any information in personal profile:  Sign in to GunsInternational.com and then proceed to Sellers Tools and down to Profile, click on Profile.  A pop up window will open with all of your original information from registration.  Make any changes that you wish and click the submit button. Changes are immediate.

***Should you change your email address remember that the new email address will now be your sign on id***

 

Please check our Frequently Asked Questions for many commmon questions that are not covered within the tutorial.  The FAQ link is located on the upper right corner of the Web page.  To access FAQ's now click here FAQ's