I agree with Steve about a dealer's reputation. When I was an FFL holder I sold some guns through Gunbroker. I was always as detailed in my descriptions as possible and listed as well as photographed every little nick or dent in the stock and scratch in the bluing. For me the name of the game isn't to send the merchandise on a vacation only to get it right back in a week or so. The goal is to sell and have it remain sold. I always felt my reputation was everything because I was raised that way. In years of selling I only had one gun returned. It was a 416 Rigby custom rifle and the buyer said it had too much recoil for him. I could have been a hardnose and refused to take it back but I okayed the return. When I got the gun back I noticed the fiberglass stock had a small scratch in the finish. I have since sold it and it was years ago. Even with things I sell today whether they be guns or cameras or whatever I value my reputation more than the sale. So far I have been lucky with a few items I have purchased as well.
Dennis
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