Armslist

[Wulfmann]

You not only have to pay a monthly fee to list items for sale you have to pay to access the things for sale as a potential buyer

I notice Going Quiet beat that idea by putting the direct email and phone number in each ad

I am guessing this will not last as the number of people simply ignore Armslist

[REDinFL]

Armslist is screwing their own people. The direct phone/email (be smart, set up a Google voice phone or separate email account for the inevitable telemarketers) could get responses from buyers. I saw an MK9 on there I'd have talked to the seller about, and probably bought. No way to contact him, and I'm not paying for the privilege.

[11b250]

For something I use like few times a year, that's a steep fee.

It sucks cuz it happened right when I was looking to buy a 1911 and sell 2 striker pistols.

There were some desperate people there that overpaid for guns who had no idea about places like here.

too bad!

[Rchrd.miranda]

I am also of the thought that I wouldn't give anyone my bank account numbers. And, although I do enjoy looking, I've only bought a couple things through A.L. I enjoyed actually reaching and talking to the sellers. It also provides other ways to verify that they aren't scammers. I just resent the fact there was no notice, no negotiation, nothing. Just the reference to upgrading registration. I went to the contact us page and mentioned my disapproval and advised I will not be using their advertisers. If enough people protest they may get the message.

[11b250]

I am also of the thought that I wouldn't give anyone my bank account numbers. And, although I do enjoy looking, I've only bought a couple things through A.L. I enjoyed actually reaching and talking to the sellers. It also provides other ways to verify that they aren't scammers. I just resent the fact there was no notice, no negotiation, nothing. Just the reference to upgrading registration. I went to the contact us page and mentioned my disapproval and advised I will not be using their advertisers. If enough people protest they may get the message.

I did the same thing... no response.

I have a glock and a M&P i wanted to sell. I remember i used to buy and sell so often here about 10 years ago... not the same anymore. guess I'll try gunbroker..

[REDinFL]

I took a 1 month membership with a credit card. Yes, I'll have to remember to cancel it the end of this month. Put my stuff on there, and see what happens. I price things fairly. If it doesn't sell. Then it won't, no matter how long I pay them. The trouble is, only "members" can reply, so put an email or phone on there, so people who go there to look can contact you. Use a Google voice phone number, and a dedicated disposable email. You'll start getting spam. By then, it's time to shut down. Yes, I'm cheating them, they deserve it the way they did it.

[Rathbone]

I've had good success with Armslist. The one month fee is reasonable seeing how much guns cost. I don't care about putting my cell # there because I get so many junk calls any way

[Deputydave]

Had a nice surprise last night in my email. A couple of months ago, maybe more I had tossed an ad up on AL. This was before they decided to go to an all-paid subscription. I had no intention of paying anything for their service, and I could no longer access my listing to delete it so it just stayed on the site. So out of the blue I got an email with an offer for a Glock 19X. Felt it was a good trade so picked it up this morning.

So at least it was a nice parting shot from AL.

[Lastrites]

Well don't really want to join Armslist but there is a listing on it I'd like to follow up on, so who here who may be a paid member that I could coax into offering some assistance?