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victoryhawk
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Sportsman's, Bass Pro, Cabelas. Daytime only. Phone conversations. all good ideas here.
storage_man
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This is really a great thread. It brings back memories. I have done meets (buy/sell) at the normal sites ie: Carbelas, BassPro, Sportsmans, etc. But once in a while you need to go out of the NORM ! Did a couple in the parking lots of Frys Electronics (Both in Tempe & Phoenix). The Tempe meet was setup by a AZS guy, but was for his buddy in Tucson. I did bring a backup on this one since I didn't know the guy. But it was another great meet, since he met me within 15min (hard to do from a Tucson run) bought the AR for $1200 (Obama Era), gave it to his wife (she was driving back to Tucson) after he grabbed a plane at Sky Harbor.
Also have done several at the "Home Store" (corner of 51 & Cactus) Met a guy there to sell an old rifle. He drove up from Casa Grand, and met with me inside of 12 minutes (WOW) amazing timing. Also Met AZHusker there recently for an ammo buy. Great spot (Lots of light and little traffic). Also did a bunch at HOME DEPOT. Lots of activity but nobody looks in the trunks of other peoples vehicles there !
Also have done several at the "Home Store" (corner of 51 & Cactus) Met a guy there to sell an old rifle. He drove up from Casa Grand, and met with me inside of 12 minutes (WOW) amazing timing. Also Met AZHusker there recently for an ammo buy. Great spot (Lots of light and little traffic). Also did a bunch at HOME DEPOT. Lots of activity but nobody looks in the trunks of other peoples vehicles there !
AZ Husker
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^^^We were the only ones in the parking lot! I once met a guy at a QT near my house (I'm a regular there). I had my trunk open and the manager caught us on camera. He asked me not to do my drug deals in his lot! We had a good laugh. Always police officers there because of the clean bathrooms.
harleypower69
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I generally offer to meet at Ben Avery so the buyer can try it first if they choose.
Harrier
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338lapua said:
I assume you get to shoot a gun at the same time you sell one...
azknuckles
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Usually a public parking lot. I have not had a single issue in near 15 years.
When I buy something from someone I always pick a place I know. I like Bass pro . Large parking lot and a lot of traffic. I will have someone pull in 20 min before me and give over watch. Then I show up 5 min before the meet time. I stay in contact with my over watch and do the deal. I take a pic of the ID of the person I'm buying from just in case its stolen and leave. My over watch leaves 5 min after.
redj
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Only an idiot would let someone take a picture of their ID ?
You must deal with some real winners.
You must deal with some real winners.
Wow, I've heard of stakeouts with less planning. What happens if your buyer/seller shows up 10 mins early. It's hard for me to even get an overwatch, without an overwatch percentage fee...you know everyone has to have their hands in the pot. I'm with redj on the photo part though. It's not required, but you can look at my ID and CCW, but it seems you might have James Bond camera eyes......Ranger1 said:
AZ Husker
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Nobody is taking a photo of my ID. I'm not about to give out my home address or DOB to anyone on the street. I'll flash my DL with my thumb over the name and address, the photo of me on an AZDL is enough.
I just ask a Ranger buddy of mine. When I need them to have my back they do. Same goes for me watching their back. I have a few friends like that, they lend me a hand when I need it.They live close to Bass Pro. About the DL pic. So far, everyone I have done business with allow me to take a pic of their DL or their permit to carry. I guess if they wouldn't let me do that I would get a pic of their vin and license plate. But like I said never had a problem.
Cryptodyna
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Parking garages with no cameras
So, a random freeway off ramp in the middle of nowhere, next a flowing canal, is a no go?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
Ballistic Therapy
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XJThrottle said:
It depends on whether you are buying or selling.
Curious as to how the matters.
I'm He's carrying either way.
Ballistic Therapy
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It doesn't .
I was just being facetious.
I was just being facetious.
I generally meet wherever. I haven't had a problem anywhere.
Sportsman's, Bass pro, divey ass gas stations in shitty neighborhoods, not a problem yet. Always been from the board though.
Did meet a guy to buy some ammo once from Backpage. He was very insistent that I come alone, and park in a well light area.
When they pulled up I wasn't worried any longer. Two fat neck beards wearing tokarevs in shitty Uncle Mike's holsters.
I just laughed, bought some 8mm Mauser ammo and left.
Sportsman's, Bass pro, divey ass gas stations in shitty neighborhoods, not a problem yet. Always been from the board though.
Did meet a guy to buy some ammo once from Backpage. He was very insistent that I come alone, and park in a well light area.
When they pulled up I wasn't worried any longer. Two fat neck beards wearing tokarevs in shitty Uncle Mike's holsters.
I just laughed, bought some 8mm Mauser ammo and left.
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