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It probably has something to do with the market.. supply and demand, don't ya know.
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So what is your time estimate to write something in a book, plug some info into a computer, and store a gun in a safe that already exists, then answer the phone and say "not ready"?Disagree that it's 20 minutes of time. On average and with everything involved it's more than that imo.
On the flip side... I know of a couple FFL's that actually "live" off transfers. They encourage them and the owner once told me it would be impossible for them to keep their doors open without a steady stream of private transfers. With no real overhead (inventory or investment) the hefty profit margins on "services" keeps them afloat.I'm just honestly curious. My FFL literally takes ten minutes start to finish while chatting. I had a really poor experience with a transfer through that dynamics years ago. It came in and sat for a week. They kept giving me the run around of how much work is involved, blah, blah, blah.
I've been told, obviously can't personally verify, that the mark-up on most guns to the FFL is only like $30.On the flip side... I know of a couple FFL's that actually "live" off transfers. They encourage them and the owner once told me it would be impossible for them to keep their doors open without a steady stream of private transfers. With no real overhead (inventory or investment) the hefty profit margins on "services" keeps them afloat.
I guess it just depends on how the FFL choses to structures their business(?) Maybe those making bank on actual firearm sales see it more as a nuisance while those with less value the steady stream of nearly "free" profits(?)
Yeah. I think it's pretty darn slim. It's the peripheral sales that stem from firearm sales that keeps the cash flow going. Holsters, mags, ammo, cases, optics, etc etc.I've been told, obviously can't personally verify, that the mark-up on most guns to the FFL is only like $30.
And if it is that low, transfers would be a cash cow.Yeah. I think it's pretty darn slim. It's the peripheral sales that stem from firearm sales that keeps the cash flow going. Holsters, mags, ammo, cases, optics, etc etc.
Only took me about 10 minutes when I had a gun shipped to coat of arms. I believe they charged $30.Disagree that it's 20 minutes of time. On average and with everything involved it's more than that imo.