Seller's Tutorial

The selling process is actually quite simple on GunsInternational.com  When a buyer browses guns for sale on GunsInternational.com they may click the photo, title or the word "more", which is highlighted in blue on the gun listing that they 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 “Contact Seller” form that may be filled in with any questions of the gun, offers made or to ask any delivery questions on the gun. Before finalizing the sale we strongly recommend that you speak to the buyer via phone.  In addition, we recommend that you never release personal banking information.  GunsInternational.com is strictly a classified listing service and the transaction is between the buyer and the seller.  A buyer may wish to use an escrow service such as Tradiator.com at their expense.  The escrow service would hold payment until the gun has been received and agreed that it has met all expectations.  At this point the escrow service would release payment to 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 the buyer would need to arrange for a local FFL to accept the gun for them and to complete the transfer.  If the buyer does not have a local FFL they may use our FFL search to find one in their area that would be willing to complete the transfer. Fees vary widely for this service so they may wish to check with a few.

In the upper right corner of the Web site  there is a link “Gun Links” that will assist a seller or buyer with following all the applicable state and federal laws.  Buyers and Sellers are required to know and comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws. ATF FAQ’s link  ATF Firearms FAQ    NRA Laws link NRA Gun Laws ATFStateLawsLinkATF State by State Law.

Once all the details of the sale have been agreed to by the buyer and seller, the buyer sends direct to the seller the payment and a copy of the FFL License (which includes the FFL address that the gun must be shipped to). The seller should verify via our link to ATF EZ check under FFL links that the FFL license is current.  Once the seller is confident that the payment has completely cleared the seller ships the gun to the FFL. It is GunsInternational.com's policy that there is a minimum 3 day inspection period to all buyers.

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 or delivered to the FFL acting for 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, 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.  Recommendation: Confirm purchase with all details via the Contact Seller form within the listing and print out the listing for your records. Any modification of the 3 day return policy must be in writing.

The first step is to to list a gun for sale is to register.  There is no charge for registering. All listings do need to be renewed on a 90 day basis if still available.  There are no renewal fees. 

To register, click on the register bar and complete the registration form. At this time you also need to check the boxes next to your personal information that you would like displayed in your personal listings. You will not need to enter this information about yourself again as when you sign in this information will automatically load into any new listings you create. This information or your choice to display it in your listing may be edited at any time by going to your profile, found under Sellers Tools, on the home page.

Add a gun or Gun Related Listing

Under Sellers Tools: click on Seller Tools, and then click either Add Gun Listing or Add Gun Related Listing (Gun Related & Services) depending on the type of listing that you are adding. The Listing page will pop up. Choose from the drop down menu the category you would like your gun (item) listed in. If you would like it listed in a second category then choose another from the second category drop down list. Fill in the title description, this would be the maker, model and gauge or caliber for example. If you have your own inventory control numbers this field has been provided as your listing number. A GunsInternational.com number will also be generated in your listing for reference purposes. Complete the Description box with relevant information you would like a buyer to know about this gun. Enter a price using a $  in the Price box. Check the boxes Curio & Relic or Antique if they apply so that your listing will be included in a Curio & Relic or Antique search. If completing the Preset listing portion on the add gun listing, fill in any fields that apply. Lastly, are the photo uploads. Click on the browse button and it will bring up the files and folders on your computer navigate until you find the picture file you have for this gun, once you find your picture file double click on it and the file link will appear in the upload box. Your last step is to click the "add listing" button.

Adding Photo instructions: Loading the photo's should be done as follows: * 1. Click the Upload button. * 2. Click the browse button of the pop up window. * 3. A window will open for you to browse the files on your computer. Via the “Look in” drop down arrow locate where your photos are saved on your computer. Perhaps within the My Photos folder under My Documents or perhaps you are uploading from a removable card from your Camera. * 4. Once you have located the correct photo file/photo double left click on the file /photo that you wish to upload. * 5. Click on the upload the file button. * 6. You will now see the photo that you are going to upload in that position. If this is not the correct photo, simply repeat the process on that same photo position. * 7. Repeat this photo upload process until you have uploaded all the photos you wish to have with this listing. * 8. The final step is to click the Add listing button at the bottom of your Add a gun or gun related item page.

Upon a successful loading of the listing you will receive a Confirmation message and the GunsInternational.com Listing Number.  A new box will open allowing you to enter your next listing. Continue until you have listed all you need to input. Should you need to edit these listings at a later time go to My Listings, under Seller Tools and click the edit link next to the listing you wish to edit. The original listing information will come up. Make any changes necessary and then click the update listing button. To change photos, simply browse and upload your new file.  Do not delete first as this will trigger a charge when you then add a photo back.

When you offer an item for sale through GunsInternational.com, you must be prepared to sell that item at the price at which, and the terms on which, you've listed it. All items offered for sale on GunsInternational.com must be owned by or legally consigned to the seller. Each gun listing must represent a specific gun with it’s own specific serial number. NO Manufacturer stock photos allowed. New gun listings may only represent 20% of a sellers listings on GunsInternational.com. To list an item for sale on GunsInternational.com, sellers are required to provide certain identifying and contact information. The information must accurately identify the seller. You may not use our website to promote, without our prior written permission, any other website, product or service.

 FEES for GunsInternational.com

1. Free Membership Benefits:

• Listings may be viewed and photo's enlarged without having to sign on.
• Sellers may be contacted by buyers without buyers having to sign on.
• Your choice as a seller or buyer to keep your personal info private from the internet, utilizing a Screen Name or;  You may place your name, email address, and phone number in the listing.
• Your choice to list each gun in 2 separate categories!
• Choose an upfront classified listing fee of $5 until gun is sold OR 1% when sold fee with a minimum $10.00.
• 90 day listing period for your guns.  NO FEE to renew listing.
• Option to renew listing with a click, without reloading information.
• Seller page, allows you to see all listings you have online, edit, renew or remove.
• Search and advanced searches of all listings
• New Listings are identified as "New Today" and "New This Week"
• Wish List, looking for something special…get emailed when your item becomes available.
• Watch List, save items that you are interested in without searching for them again and again.
• Direct contact between buyers and sellers when seller releases their information in their listing or inquiries may be made through GunsInternational.com. NO TRACKING!
• Email a friend, allows you to send listings that you view on GunsInternational.com to friends
• Renew - expired listings remain in your seller page to renew with a click for up to 60 days.
• Search our FFL Database.
• Register as an FFL Dealer, opt to be included in FFL Dealer database and include your transfer fees.

Free Member Listing Fees - 

Choose an upfront classified listing fee of $5 good until the gun is sold OR 1% when sold fee with a minimum $10.00 (One photo included).  For an additional $2 you can add up to 11 more photos.  Therefore, total upfront cost of $7 for a listing with 12 photo's. Total cost if when sold fee is $2 for all 12 photos and the 1% of the sale price with a minimum of $10.  Gun Related listing fees $2 per listing with one photo, $4 with up to 12 photos.  Photos' sell guns, for just $2 you have the 12 quality photos to help sell your gun.  Use your photos to visually put the gun in the buyers hands.

2. Premium Benefits:

Benefits, in addition to Basic Registration benefits:

• You may upload 12 photos in every listing.
• Up to 6 listings at any one time may be featured.
• You will be identified to buyers as a Premium Seller.
• 30 Gun Related listings run at any one time for free.
• Receive Premium specials as available.

Premium Member Listing Fees - 

$19.99 per month plus listing fees.

Choose an upfront classified listing fee of $5 until gun is sold OR 1% when sold fee with a minimum $10.00  First 30 Gun Related listings included in Premium Membership, after 30 - $2 per Guns related listing with all photos.

3. Platinum Benefits and Fees:

• Benefits, in addition to Basic Registration benefits:
• Unlimited Listings included.  No upfront fee and No contingent fee.
• You may upload 12 photos in every listing.
• Up to 15 listings at any one time may be featured.
• You will be identified to buyers as a Platinum Seller.
• Unlimited Gun Related listings run at any one time.
• Receive Platinum specials as available.

Platinum Member Fees - 

 $100.00 per month, all inclusive.

To upgrade, click here.  In your Profile you may upgrade your membership under Billing Information.

 All listings regardless of pricing choice need to be renewed every 90 days, for no additional charge. This feature is to be sure that only good live listings remain on the site.  Please do keep your listings current, as you can surely imagine how buyers get frustrated inquiring upon guns that have already been sold. If a listing is not renewed it will be saved in "My Listings" for 60 days and then after 60 days be permanently deleted from the system.

Please note we go to great lengths to safeguard your credit information.  You can be confident in knowing that GunsInternational.com is a verified Authorize.net merchant. Authorize.net is committed to providing its merchant customers with the highest level of transaction processing security, safeguarding customer information and combating fraud.  For more information visit the Authorize.Net Web site.  In addition to being a verified Authorize.net merchant, we have contracted for an additional layer of security for GunsInternational.com and our users through the services of McAfee Secure. GunsInternational.com is tested daily and certified daily to pass the strict requirements of the McAfee Secure Scan. For more information visit the McAfee Secure Web site.

Again, thank you for using GunsInternational.com!!!  We appreciate your business and should you have any questions, suggestions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.  Support@GunsInternational.com   or 727-786-7441 M-F 9am-5pm EST

Inbox:

This sellers tool holds all Contact Seller emails and your replies sent on the GunsInternational.com email server.   All Contact Seller emails are still sent directly to your email adress of record as well.  This feature may be used in the event you are traveling, your email service is down, to double check that your contacts are not getting caught in your SPAM controls etc.  It is not necessary to use the GunsInternational.com Inbox, but is provided as a service to our members.

Edit a Listing: 

Sign in to GunsInternational.com with your email address, and the password that you assigned to yourself when registering.

In "My Listings" choose the edit link next to the listing that you wish to make changes to.   Make all text, price changes and upload any photo changes or additions.  You do not need to delete the current photos, you may upload and over write the existing photos. When all changes are made and you are happy with the new listing information and photo choices click the update listing button. 

Renewal of Listings: 

ALL RENEWALS ARE FREE!

 All listings on GunsInternational.com expire every 90 days. This is to keep sold guns off of GunsInternational.com.  Buyers get extremely aggravated when they inquire only to be ignored or told that the gun has already sold. You will receive an email one week ahead of any listing expiring.  Simply sign into your account and either click the individual listings renew link or you may check the boxes "Select This Listing" and then click the Renew button at the top of your listings or you may simply click the "Renew All" button at the top of your listings.

When a listing is set to expire at GunsInternational.com a notification to renew email will go out at 7 days, 3 days and 1 day before the expiration. If the listing is not renewed it will remain in your account 60 days as inactive and then if not renewed and reactivated it will be permanently deleted from the data bases.

Remove a Listing:  

Proceed to the "Seller Tools" drop down and click on My Listings.

Removal of guns is an automated process. When a gun listing is removed from GunsInternational.com the following windows will open.  Be sure to check appropriately when removing guns .

On each listing is the link "Remove"  Click the link to remove. The first pop up is just to let you know that you are removing a gun and it can not be undone.  This avoids an accidental removal.  At this point if you do wish to remove the gun listing you click the OK box.

The second pop up will then appear. If you are simply removing be sure to check the Sold Myself circle in the second pop up. If the Gun was sold on GunsInternational.com be sure to check the Sold on GunsInternational.com circle.  The second pop up allows you to fill in the actual price the gun sold at in the event it sold for less than the advertised price.  If you do not fill in the sold price the listing price will be used. If the gun was listed with the upfront flat fee of $5 then the information will simply be stored for your reference in the history link under "My Listings".  If the gun was listed as a contingent fee of 1% with a $10 minimum then the credit card on file will be charged the appropriate fee.


Information from the Buyers Tutorial that is quite helpful for Sellers as well:

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 of the gun, make an offer or ask any delivery questions on the gun. 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.

How do I search for better results?

We have three separate searches available on GunsInternational.com:How do I use the Tell a Friend?

How do I use the Tell a Friend?

Simply click on the link "Tell a Friend".  Complete the pop up form, 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.

 How do I use View All by this Seller?

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

How do I use the "Watch this Listing"?

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.

How do I create a "Wish List"?

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 listings and send you an email when there is a match automatically email you as to it's availability.

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 is 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 . 

How do I create a "Saved Search"?

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 is 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 . 

What is the return policy of buying guns on GunsInternational.com?

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 day inspection period afforded to all buyers, unless other agreed to between buyer and seller. For an example a no return policy is common in the purchase a new gun.

How can I check on a seller that I would like to buy a gun from?

GunsInternational.com is committed to it's users 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.  
3. 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, 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Should you have any questions or need assistance please email 24/7 support@gunsinternational.com   or  M-F 9:00am-5pm EST call 727-786-7441.

• The first is the General Search box located on the home page, which uses Google search technology. In the General Search you may enter multiple criteria i.e. Browning Diana 12 ga. The search will return All exact matches first (IF there are any) and then the matches of two preferences and finally the matches on one criteria etc.  If you wish to only bring back limited results insert the word "and" in between the search words, i.e. Browning and Diana and .410 will only bring back Browning Diana's in a .410. 

• The Advanced Search available which is accessed by clicking on Advanced Search just under the General Search box. Within the Advanced Search you may, as in my example above, Fill in Keyword as you would in the General Search.  In addition in advanced search you may also search within a specific Sellers listings, Area Code, State, Country, Category, within price parameters, Antique etc.

• The third search is our Saved Search. To create a Saved Search you must be registered. You access the Saved Search under Buyer Tools on the home page. The Saved Search is the same Search technology as the Advanced Search but the criteria can be saved and run at your leisure without having to fill it in over and over. Hint: Many listers abbreviate and magnum would not bring back Mag for example. Needless to say all search results are dependent upon the wording within the sellers listing.