cbrussell Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I am selling some of my guns and was curious as to what I should allow cost wise to transfer/ship through a local FFL? I want to include the transfer and shipping in the price of the guns to make the transactions as clean/simple as possible. The way I understand it the best way is to go through an FFL and have them do the transfer and shipping? Any real world experiences/advice would be much appreciated.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkguy Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Check with your dealer of choice. Transfer fees range from $20-50 and shipping is based on ultimate destination. Long guns are typically more than pistols. the last few transfers I did were in the $50-80 range after xfer fees and shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopperDoc Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 There are no set fees. My advice would be to visit your local FFL and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I did it two different ways: 1)Shipped it myself to an FFL, it cost me $90 to ship it Fedex. UPS was going to charge me $130 to ship it. 2)Used an FFL to ship it, it cost me $70 and they shipped it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeilAndrew Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I've had handguns shipped with insurance for $50. FFLs get to ship with USPS, and it makes it pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Just yesterday I shipped a 16" AR15 rifle parts kit (everything except the lower) from AZ to MS. Disassembled and packed it weighed 7.75lb, and shipping prices, including $750 of insurance, were in the $32-34 range for FedEx Ground, UPS Ground and USPS Priority. The shipping rules for complete firearms are a minefield. You can only ship long guns by USPS (no handguns). I believe both FedEx and UPS now prohibit guns (and maybe gun parts), or at least require you to use their overnight service (very expensive). I arrange shipping of gun parts using their online portals so I just have to drop it off (no awkward questions about what's in the box at the shipping store). The easiest is to use an FFL to ship the gun. They can use USPS for handguns and long guns, and some FFLs will only accept shipments from other FFLs. If you cant find a local FFL willing to ship for you, look at Ship My Gun . FFL transfer fees for the buyer vary from $10 and upward... I'd leave that to them to figure out as they may be content to pay more for a convenient location or familiar dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 as the person selling the gun, you don't need to pay transfer fees. that's up to the buyer's FFL of their choice. now, the FFL you use may charge you a fee to ship it (their time, gas, etc.) You can sell it for whatever price you deem fair and tell them plus actual shipping cost. once they give you their address, you can always get an estimate on the shipping cost to add to the final price. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, cbrussell said: I am selling some of my guns and was curious as to what I should allow cost wise to transfer/ship through a local FFL? I want to include the transfer and shipping in the price of the guns to make the transactions as clean/simple as possible. The way I understand it the best way is to go through an FFL and have them do the transfer and shipping? Any real world experiences/advice would be much appreciated.Thanks This is not an ad and therefore not allowed in the classifieds. I have moved it to an appropriate forum for discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, GrumpyOne said: This is not an ad and therefore not allowed in the classifieds. I have moved it to an appropriate forum for discussion. My apologies; didn’t know where to post this question; should have asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, cbrussell said: My apologies; didn’t know where to post this question; should have asked. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malarky112 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Just to add some ffl’s won’t accept firearms from private sellers. Going thru an ffl will avoid that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Malarky112 said: Just to add some ffl’s won’t accept firearms from private sellers. Going thru an ffl will avoid that. Good advice; that is exactly what I am going to do. FFL to FFL; I think safest way to go plus there is a legal record of the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71Commander Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Last week I sold a plastic rifle stock. I went to UPS to ship it and they refused. They told me that they will no longer ship any gun parts for non FFL holders. I shipped it through the post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 When shipping guns I found the best most full proof way is from FFL to FFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubob Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 i have used SMG ship my guns and was very happy with this company that is what they do and it was like half the cost of fed ex dealer to dealer. Not sure why i dont hear people suggest using this service more on this forum check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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