Gunbroker wants my bank account

joken · Jul 17, 2023

I was going to list a gun on GB and they want my bank account number. I don't like the idea and did not give it to them. How long has this been going on? I haven't sold there in a long time.

Alexx1401 · Jul 17, 2023

Have bought several times but never sold with them and first I have heard of this. If this is some new requirement seems the real simple way would be just open a free checking account just for them. Some local banks here still offer free accounts with no fee and there are several you can open online that are free. I would NOT be comfortable at all giving them access to my account but, this way you can have it where there is no real money at risk.

clanhanson · Jul 17, 2023

They've always required my CC for selling, which I've done many times. I'll have to check into this... they take collection of their fees very seriously and it's difficult to get them back in the case of a non-paying bidder.

40Garand · Sep 13, 2023

I gave in and this is the e-mail I got from them (shown below) this morning after just verifying my bank account yesterday in my profile. Of course there is no phone support at Gunbroker. I don't owe them a cent!!! Guess I'll have to wait and file fraud with my banking institution.

joken · Sep 13, 2023

Sales tax? I have a checking acct for GB only. I recently sold a gun and the invoice included $70 some dollars tax. I told the buyer there is no tax in Oregon. GB should know this unless there is something I am unaware of. Let me know how this washes out.

clanhanson · Sep 13, 2023

joken said:
Sales tax? I have a checking acct for GB only. I recently sold a gun and the invoice included $70 some dollars tax. I told the buyer there is no tax in Oregon. GB should know this unless there is something I am unaware of. Let me know how this washes out.

It's relatively new, but the buyer must pay their state's respective sales tax. I assume they were out of state. If not, good look with GB "customer service."

joken · Sep 13, 2023

clanhanson said:
It's relatively new, but the buyer must pay their state's respective sales tax. I assume they were out of state. If not, good look with GB "customer service."

Correct, Does GB collect and pay the state?

40Garand · Sep 13, 2023

joken said:
Sales tax? I have a checking acct for GB only. I recently sold a gun and the invoice included $70 some dollars tax. I told the buyer there is no tax in Oregon. GB should know this unless there is something I am unaware of. Let me know how this washes out.

I finally got a reply from e-mail support and I told them that I'm an Oregon resident. Even though that's irrelevant because I don't owe them money. I also tried to update my sales tax exemption in my buyer/seller profile but the server blocked me claiming I was malicious or some BS.

Alexx1401 · Sep 13, 2023

Been a few since I bought from GB but when I did I had to pay sales tax here in WA. The way they did it here though was the FFL here told me to make sure the seller sent in invoice showing the actual cost I paid for the gun because the shop was then going to charge me WA sales tax on that sale. I have to guess some states went after GB for money since many of these places never get enough tax money to piss away.

clanhanson · Sep 13, 2023

joken said:
Correct, Does GB collect and pay the state?

You'll be paid the full balance including taxes by the buyer. Gunbroker will later collect their fees and corresponding taxes, so make sure not to spend everything since you can't keep it