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Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:06 am
by speedsix
...Davidson's Gallery of Guns never mentioned insurance when we ordered...shipped overnight...I don't understand why a buyer needs to buy insurance for something that's not yet been in their possession...seems right that it's between the wholesaler and the shipper till the FFL signs upon receiving it...is this a common practice now???
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:35 am
by MasterOfNone
speedsix wrote:...Davidson's Gallery of Guns never mentioned insurance when we ordered...shipped overnight...I don't understand why a buyer needs to buy insurance for something that's not yet been in their possession...seems right that it's between the wholesaler and the shipper till the FFL signs upon receiving it...is this a common practice now???

I have always felt that until the merchandise (whatever it may be) has been delivered to you, the contract has not been fulfilled. Those that require the buyer to purchase insurance seem to be treating it as if you took possession at their warehouse and they then became a shipping agent for you.
I suspect that if a gun did not arrive, the customer would still have a legitimate claim that the shop did not provide the goods for which compensation was given, especially considering that someone would have to account for that gun to BATFE.
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:09 am
by Jumping Frog
speedsix wrote:...Davidson's Gallery of Guns never mentioned insurance when we ordered...shipped overnight...I don't understand why a buyer needs to buy insurance for something that's not yet been in their possession...seems right that it's between the wholesaler and the shipper till the FFL signs upon receiving it...is this a common practice now???
Generally, title to the property is considered to have passed to the purchaser at the moment the shipper tenders the shipment to the freight company. There is a ton of transportation law and case law on this subject (I am in the freight business).
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:11 am
by speedsix
...not surprised that ATF laws are different...they're ALWAYS "different"...thanks for the info...
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:56 pm
by StewNTexas
I got an e-mail this morning that my order had been 'moved to the shipping department'. It came with a notice that no changes to the order can be made at this time.
I am to receive an additional e-mail with tracking info. when it is actually shipped.
Recap: Ordered via phone on 02/01/2012. Processing status achieved 02/02/2012. Item sent to shipping 02/09/2012.
The wait begins....... Again......
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:32 pm
by Pawpaw
My P-38 left Sparks NV last night, passed through Oakland CA this morning and is now in Louisville KY. It's supposed to be delivered to my FFL tomorrow.
The reason for this update is that, combined with my previous post, it shows that there is no way to tell where your item is really shipping from. It may not be Bud's fault for taking what seems like a long time.
I still can't complain. Everything happened well within the 3 to 7 business days I was told in the original email.
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:11 pm
by Keith B
Pawpaw wrote:My P-38 left Sparks NV last night, passed through Oakland CA this morning and is now in Louisville KY. It's supposed to be delivered to my FFL tomorrow.
The reason for this update is that, combined with my previous post, it shows that there is no way to tell where your item is really shipping from. It may not be Bud's fault for taking what seems like a long time.
I still can't complain. Everything happened well within the 3 to 7 business days I was told in the original email.
That gun will NEVER be right again.

Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:41 pm
by Pawpaw
Keith B wrote:Pawpaw wrote:My P-38 left Sparks NV last night, passed through Oakland CA this morning and is now in Louisville KY. It's supposed to be delivered to my FFL tomorrow.
The reason for this update is that, combined with my previous post, it shows that there is no way to tell where your item is really shipping from. It may not be Bud's fault for taking what seems like a long time.
I still can't complain. Everything happened well within the 3 to 7 business days I was told in the original email.
That gun will NEVER be right again.

I know! It already upset it so badly it ran right past Texas and ended up in Kentucky!

Re: Bud's Gunshop Question
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:53 pm
by StewNTexas
Quick Update...
Reference the email from yesterday morning about it being moved to the shipping department.
The latest update still sitting in the shipping department.
I sure hope they ship a bunch of stuff on Friday afternoons.
This is bad as checking the DPS website for CHL updates. I sure remember that. I got mine quite a while back when it was taking just over 90 days.
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question (Update)
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:51 pm
by StewNTexas
I GOT IT !!!
After tracking/watching for what seemed forever, it got to my FFL yesterday (Monday) at lunch time. I made a fast trip, brought it home.
Did a field strip, wiped and swabbed and polished. It came with an additional grip, and it took me longer than it should to switch them out to see what fit the best. Yeah, it was the one that came on it. Love the Sigsights, but had to stand in the closet with the lights out to double check.
My local range is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so I have to wait until tomorrow. Will it ever come?
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question (Update)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:03 pm
by fishfree
Just bought a handgun at Buds... 9days from order to delivery broken down as
2 weekend days
2 business days from order to shipping
5 days with the USPS
Can't complain and got what I wanted at a great price.
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question (Update)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:08 pm
by Oldgringo
fishfree wrote:Just bought a handgun at Buds... 9days from order to delivery broken down as
2 weekend days
2 business days from order to shipping
5 days with the USPS
Can't complain and got what I wanted at a great price.

That pretty much sums up my experience
S when ordering from Buds.
Re: Bud's Gunshop Question (Update)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:19 pm
by mot7981
Their prices are usually pretty good and much of the shipping is free. My experience with them has been positive.