Ric R
Regular Member
I went to a local shop intending to buy a 380 pocket pistol. Selected a gun, and filled out the forms. Dealer ran the approval and it came back approved as I expected. However, something told me I should put more thought into this purchase and evaluate more guns, and that perhaps a 9mm compact or sub compact might suit more needs. So, I told the dealer I wanted to think about it and asked if I could use the approval for another gun If I decided. I was surprised at his short reply, something like, Well you'll have to pay $2 for the background check, and you won't be able to buy another gun for 30 days. I said, I will gladly pay the $2 and I didn't say I didn't want to buy a gun, I said, I'm not sure I want this gun and I want to think about it. I've since decided I want a Glock 19 or 26, and this dealer has them in Gen 3 only for $529. In my gun evaluation I stumbled across the Marksman, where I rented several guns and shot them to arrive at my decision. I asked what they got for a Gen 4 G19 or G26 and they said $480. I like the first dealer, but not enough to pay them a $50 premium for an earlier version.
So did the first approval count as a purchase as the dealer alluded even though I did not make the purchase? It seems he would have had to notify the state I did not buy the gun. When I asked if I could still buy a gun from him on that approval he said yes, they would just have to change the gun.
So, does this all sound correct. I know I threw a wrench in the works by changing my mind, but I'm sure I'm not the first. I thought about asking him if he would order a Gen 4 and if he would honor a competitors pricing, and if not according to him I have to wait 30 days, which is not a problem, but it sounded strange after giving some thought, since I only got approved to buy the gun, but I didn't actually buy it.
Thank you;
Ric
So did the first approval count as a purchase as the dealer alluded even though I did not make the purchase? It seems he would have had to notify the state I did not buy the gun. When I asked if I could still buy a gun from him on that approval he said yes, they would just have to change the gun.
So, does this all sound correct. I know I threw a wrench in the works by changing my mind, but I'm sure I'm not the first. I thought about asking him if he would order a Gen 4 and if he would honor a competitors pricing, and if not according to him I have to wait 30 days, which is not a problem, but it sounded strange after giving some thought, since I only got approved to buy the gun, but I didn't actually buy it.
Thank you;
Ric