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Having rifle delivered to local RFD
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Its not cheap thats for sure, but I've done a couple of transfers and all went ok, with no issues. I would use the process again if I had to.
I've had guns sent to Countryways (West Malling) and also Crawley Surplus Store, and had no issues with either. on each occasion it all went smoothly. I think I pad £25 to each RFD to handle the transfer, but costs vary from RFD to RFD, so worth checking.
I've had guns sent to Countryways (West Malling) and also Crawley Surplus Store, and had no issues with either. on each occasion it all went smoothly. I think I pad £25 to each RFD to handle the transfer, but costs vary from RFD to RFD, so worth checking.
Wolfie
Super member
They have to open the packaging to check serial numbers
Erm, thats a good question, I can't remember if they opened it before I picked them up, but I certainly opened them up in the store before leaving to check everything was ok. I would think for FAC gear they would have to open it up to make sure its contents are correct, record serial numbers, peoples details, etc, but not 100% sure for airguns TBH.
Wolfie
Super member
I've had a couple of sub 12 delivered and they opened them to check serial numbers
Mmmm ok, thanks guys.
The reason I ask is the two RFDs near me can’t look after their own stock, hence why Ive decided to not buy from them. I’m looking at FX M3s and one was so dusty there’s no way it was new, and the other shop just had them all on display and you could see the odd chip on the black here and there, where they have been mishandled.
Fussy ?, maybe .. but if I’m buying new I want it new !
The reason I ask is the two RFDs near me can’t look after their own stock, hence why Ive decided to not buy from them. I’m looking at FX M3s and one was so dusty there’s no way it was new, and the other shop just had them all on display and you could see the odd chip on the black here and there, where they have been mishandled.
Fussy ?, maybe .. but if I’m buying new I want it new !
I was wondering if they would
If an RFD got stroppy with me I'd point out that I bought it elsewhere due to their high prices or lack of stock, or whatever, and probably never use them again. Just plain rude and bad customer service. Are they based in Welling? or Biggin Hill?
From the VCR Act guide
How should dealer sales and transfers be conducted? Current advice recommends that a dealer’s register should be a bound register, preferably with numbered pages and facing pages with purchases on the left and sales on the right hand side. The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 prescribe the format for recording air gun sales and are described below:
For air gun transfers a dealer must record:
• the class of air weapon (air rifle, air gun or air pistol)
• the make, type or distinctive name of the air weapon
• the calibre
• identification number or other distinguishing mark, if present
• the makers name, if known
• The name and address of the person who purchased the airgun, or to whom it
was transferred
Dealers must also record incoming air weapons in the same manner when they come from members of the public. Where dealers sell to dealers different rules apply, and the following must be recorded.
Incoming air weapons (dealer to dealer)
• The quantities and description of air weapons purchased or acquired
• The names and addresses of the sellers or transferors
• The dates of the several transactions.
Outgoing air weapons (dealer to dealer)
• The quantities and description of air weapons sold or transferred
• The names and addresses of the purchasers or transferees
• The dates of the several transactions.
How should dealer sales and transfers be conducted? Current advice recommends that a dealer’s register should be a bound register, preferably with numbered pages and facing pages with purchases on the left and sales on the right hand side. The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 prescribe the format for recording air gun sales and are described below:
For air gun transfers a dealer must record:
• the class of air weapon (air rifle, air gun or air pistol)
• the make, type or distinctive name of the air weapon
• the calibre
• identification number or other distinguishing mark, if present
• the makers name, if known
• The name and address of the person who purchased the airgun, or to whom it
was transferred
Dealers must also record incoming air weapons in the same manner when they come from members of the public. Where dealers sell to dealers different rules apply, and the following must be recorded.
Incoming air weapons (dealer to dealer)
• The quantities and description of air weapons purchased or acquired
• The names and addresses of the sellers or transferors
• The dates of the several transactions.
Outgoing air weapons (dealer to dealer)
• The quantities and description of air weapons sold or transferred
• The names and addresses of the purchasers or transferees
• The dates of the several transactions.
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Cheers for that, very comprehensive and shows what steps the RFD has to go through etc. They are not just keeping a parcel for you to collect! Never understood why some peeps complain about the cost of RFD transfers. You are paying for a service just like anything else. People happy to pay £1k+ for a gun but then moan about a £25 transfer fee? Well worth it for the peace of mind if nothing else IMHO.
Rob Taylor
Super member
A long time ago, I ordered a 97k and had it sent to my local rfd. He rang me up when it arrived and asked if he could shoot it because he'd never seen one before. I was happy with that.
Here is the Guide so you can have a look at it as some don't know about it .
Aston_Shooter
Member Extraordinaire
As above, some RFDs can be a little funny with you not buying the gun from them, although most tend to be OK. Fees vary from reasonable to taking the pish.
I understand why they charge, as the gun is under their insurance/stock when they have it, and obviously has to be accounted for, so there is some level of admin and faffing about. Some probably inflate it a little in the hope it's either a) less work for them, or b) you'll buy the gun from them instead.
I understand why they charge, as the gun is under their insurance/stock when they have it, and obviously has to be accounted for, so there is some level of admin and faffing about. Some probably inflate it a little in the hope it's either a) less work for them, or b) you'll buy the gun from them instead.
HedgeChopper
Well-known member
Sorry to jump in here but I was wondering about this myself.
Is there any particular etiquette involved in an RFD transfer. eg. Should I contact the receiving dealer prior to placing an order?
What is the proper way to do things?
Is there any particular etiquette involved in an RFD transfer. eg. Should I contact the receiving dealer prior to placing an order?
What is the proper way to do things?
Aston_Shooter
Member Extraordinaire
You don't have to, but depends on your relationship with them I guess. I probably would with some of mine as I know them fairly well, but it's not crucial.
Wolfie
Super member
I always do contact them to make sure there ok with receiving just seems polite