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  • Iancallahan

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    Anyone else use armslist and notice every other post is a scam? It seems like every time I enquire about a fire arm I have some guy telling me that he can ship it directly to me and no one has to know. Anyone else seeing this?
     

    Csparnecht

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    Armslist...

    I will NEVER use armslist again. Apart from the potential scams as the other user posted, I did meet up with a guy who then tried to give me counterfeit money and run away with the gun for sale. Good thing I carry for all transactions, so i was able to get the gun back.
     

    MetalVendor

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    I used Armslist years ago before I knew about Bayou Shooter. Had more bad experiences than good ones, so I'll never use it again. Too many sketchy people, scammers, and felons trying to get firearms. Armslist is complete trash. In Louisiana, anyway. I've heard great things about Armslist in other states though.
     

    southerner985

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    I use armslist all the time, A little common sense goes a long way when avoiding scams is involved
     

    MetalVendor

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    I use armslist all the time, A little common sense goes a long way when avoiding scams is involved

    I don't believe anyone was saying they lack the common sense to avoid scams... That's easy to do and you can usually see the scams a mile away. I think the point being made here is that it sucks and is so annoying that there are so many on Armslist and that makes people not want to even bother scrolling through and weeding out the bulldinkle posts. I have gotten some great deals via Armslist in the past, and have never fallen for a scam, but the site has become so flooded with fake ads and sketchy people that I prefer to stick with Bayou Shooter, which is BY FAR the best forum in the state.
     

    snipehunter7

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    Seems like the scammers have increased over the years.

    Had some success with it when we lived in TX, but it was second fiddle to Texas Gun Trader.


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    Gmac

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    I have sourced a couple of hard to find items searching their "Premium Vendors" which in my experience are reputable gun shops/pawn shops.
     

    Beau Etienne

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    As stated, you have to be cautious. I've made several buys/sales from people. Some are the same people posting on Louisiana Sportsman. It is not my 'go to' site. Recently, I cannot even see complete images there. May have something to do with this new Chromebook.
     

    Iancallahan

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    I just like to look and try to weed through the scams. Used to be it wasn't so bad but with in the last year its gone to hell. I'll flag a post as a scam and behold the next day it's still up
     

    hkump

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    Armslist is full of scams. There may be 1 or 2 legit ads, but most are scams. Why use Armslist when you have bayoushooter.com? I've met some of the most knowledgeable gun guys on here and they're all legitimate. Why go anywhere else, but here.
     

    Iancallahan

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    Armslist is full of scams. There may be 1 or 2 legit ads, but most are scams. Why use Armslist when you have bayoushooter.com? I've met some of the most knowledgeable gun guys on here and they're all legitimate. Why go anywhere else, but here.

    I just look all over the place. They're are dels to be had everywhere but bayou shooter is my go to 98% of the time.
     
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