Jigo23 wrote:When buying guns on the internet and having them transferred to a local dealer was still a relatively new thing, a lot of dealers would handle the transfer but usually were less than thrilled about it. They might grumble about not buying a gun in their shop as you were filling out the paperwork, but they'd still take your $35-$40 for doing 10 mins of paperwork (less if you had a carry license). Now days though, it's pretty common place and most dealers don't charge more than $20-$25 at most. One thing I did always do that helped make it a better experience, was to buy some ammo or accessories or cleaning supplies etc and that always smoothed the way for future transfers. Although certainly not required, if I am using the same dealer mostly to do my transfers, I will buy a gun in their shop also from time to time. At the end of the day though, I just keep in mind that with my carry license, they are making a darn quick and easy $20 and most all dealers look at it the same way nowadays. One thing you definitely should do st least the first few times with the same dealer is call ahead before you place an order be ask them if they would mind doing a transfer for you, then place the order. I also follow up with a quick message when your firearm ships and via which carrier just so when it shows up, they'll be expecting it. Also, when you get a notice or check the tracking and see it's been delivered don't immediately rush over to the shop or call and asking ok where's my gun. Give them some time because they have to do the paperwork transferring the gun into their possession before they're ready to transfer to you. Just common courtesy and communication is the key. It's a very simple easy process now so no sweat.
with everything above.I do a fair amount of transfers. Simple and easy. Should cost anywhere from $20-$30. When you are checking out online, there will be a list of FFL dealers the site has on file. Just call the one closest to you (the list usually has the phone number) and verify their fee. There are a few that are exorbitant ($75 +) so avoid those. Pick one near you, and they should give you a call when your gun gets there.