Graham M Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Had a phone call about a 12 gauge BSA that I have for sale on the Gun Watch site. Call went something like this- “Yeh, phonin' about da shotgun for sale.” “You mean the BSA?” “Nah mate, da shotgun.” “That's right, the BSA.” “Oh,.......... yeh yeh yeh, da BSA shotgun. If ya can give us yer address me and me mate can come over an' 'av a look.” (Thinking quickly) “Er sorry, but I'm afraid it's already gone.” “Of, ****in 'ell..........'av ya got anyfink else.” (Still thinking quickly) “No, sorry I don't have any more guns as I have given up shooting.” (Quiet talking in the background) “'As 'e got anyfink else”. …....... “'Av ya got anyfink else?” “No sorry” “Ah **** it”......................... Click How does anyone else deal with this sort of call? G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 someone had something like this the other week on here, think it was TT, did you get a phone number? Report it I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 yeah i think the same as mice report it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 I advertised a shotgun for sale via Sporting Gun magazine. I had a phone call regarding it by an interested person. He said he would travel to come and view it. When I reminded him to bring his licence, he replied, ' what do you mean licence?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Truly you don’t know who your letting in your house when someone comes to look. I will always insist on meeting at a clayground. It’s a shame that license holders can’t get the persons name and call the FD to see if they are lincensed before agreeing for them to come at look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Get calls like that all the time - it's usually my local Firearms Dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, winnie&bezza said: Truly you don’t know who your letting in your house when someone comes to look. I will always insist on meeting at a clayground. It’s a shame that license holders can’t get the persons name and call the FD to see if they are lincensed before agreeing for them to come at look. That’s a good idea, maybe ask for name address and licence number and get FEO to check out before arranging to meet, I don’t think a genuine buyer would be put off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 hours ago, PPP said: That’s a good idea, maybe ask for name address and licence number and get FEO to check out before arranging to meet, I don’t think a genuine buyer would be put off. You wouldn’t even need address. Just give name and number and they can say yes or no if they’ve got a license. I might be a flaw in my idea though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 How about a scheme similar to one used by the DVLA that you request a code to share with car rental companies that lets them see your driving record? A similar approach that let you share a limited view of your SGC or FAC, and which confirms a valid licence is in force and in the case of firearms that you have an open slot for the caliber firearm you want to purchase. Easy enough for the DVLA to implement when they hold all the data centrally, possibly less easy for the police given the mess their systems are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 More than likely perfectly legit, think you missed a sale there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Doh............. Duya think He might ring back .........................innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Nah bruv- already ‘tooled’ by a geezer we is tight wiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 I always ask them to text me over a photo of their licences makes it less likely they are con men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Bit annoying though, but for the sake of my peace of mind I would sooner just keep the gun, even if I don't use it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 10 hours ago, welshwarrior said: I always ask them to text me over a photo of their licences makes it less likely they are con men. This is the way, a quick selfie with the licence in the shot is a solid start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Hi Re asking Polis Licensing Teams confirming certificate details where concerns at point of sale - An RFD I know asked his local Polis if he could tele-call to check the odd suspicious certificate (well worn/not particularly legible etc.). Reply (from Senior FEO) was to the effect why should we, you have to make the decision on information to hand etc........Again, put to him - but risks my RFD/livelihood if certificate stolen/misused etc. Reply - you have to make the decision..... As for the DVLA code system - serious persuading Polis when they interpret everything in one direction, let alone getting a working system in place. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 5 hours ago, Rupert said: This is the way, a quick selfie with the licence in the shot is a solid start Although I've never needed it yet despite having bought/sold several guns from people I've met online, this is a good idea. I once tried to buy an air rifle from someone on here but he refused to meet halfway, or anywhere else other than his home, which was a long trip for me. I have met people in a A1 services car park, another in a Morrisons car park and another on a playing field while a football match went on in the background. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Quote I always ask them to text me over a photo of their licences makes it less likely they are con men. Nice one. Quote This is the way, a quick selfie with the licence in the shot is a solid start Another gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 I’ve always sold my guns to my rfd, I loose a few quid in doing this as he has to make a profit, but on the plus side it’s a instant transaction and I don’t get any bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 I had a call in a similar vein a few years back when I was selling some ammo, distinctly dodgy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 I like the idea of a photo of the licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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