Finance Hand Gun purchase online?

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Evan-0-Matic

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Hey guys...

Quick Q... I can't remember what website it was, but a while ago i noticed they were posting possible monthly payments for purchasing a handgun online. I know it sounds odd, but i could swear i saw it somewhere.

Just curious if anyone knows if this is possible, and where i go to find a pistol with this kinda deal.

Thanks!
 
Sorry, never heard of that. I can't even imagine it unless it's some kind of lay-away program where you don't get the firearm until you hold clear title, so to speak.

ETA: I'll be dipped... Bud's does indeed offer financing. I would be too afraid of someone buying on credit never intending to make a payment because they used the gun to end their own or someone else's life. Then the media would portray me as one who made such activities easier and cheaper.
 
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The same person could apply for a credit card and use that to buy a gun.. I don't really see a difference here..

The bud's financing thing is a store card through GE Moneybank.. think of it like the Amazon store card.. except it's only good at Bud's.
 
All it is being given is a high interest signature loan. Probably through Wells Fargo or somebody similar.

Personally, I would never do more than a 3 month layaway (to secure a price or hard to find model). I can understand it for a major purchase like a Barrett .50 caliber rifle or something BUT not for just an ordinary gun purchase.
 
GunsAmerica.com "Ask A Question", payment plans....

I use the helpful site; www.GunsAmerica.com often.
One of the free services for website members is the "ask a question" area.
In these tough economic times, some retail/FFL dealers will offer payment plans or finance deals with some requirements.
In late 2009, I set up a great deal on my NIB Beretta PX4 C model 9mmNATO pistol. The mgr sold me a factory new PX4 for the LE demo model price(fired by sworn LE officers & Beretta sales reps). I paid $200 and the rest of the $500.00 over 30 days. The mgr & shop even held the paid off PX4 9mm for about 2 weeks while I set up the FFL transfer, ;).

Not all gun shops or stores are "customer friendly" and I can honestly understand the reservations about credit or payment issues but a 30 day or 60 day(like Gilbert's Guns in TN) plans can help customers buy higher price weapons.
 
I haven't seen any places online offering those terms (except for Bud's just now) but if you have a local dealer most of them will work with you. We have two local dealers that do 90 day layaway and only 1% interest if you go over 90 days.
 
The financing by Bud's is through a separate finance company that, I assume, buys the retail contract from Bud's. They do credit checks, etc. Bud's also offers layaway program. I personally would not borrow money to buy guns. I have used layaway, including one time at Bud's.
 
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