This is a what would you do question.
I'm trying to buy a brand new Springfield M1A scout squad from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. They have the best price I've seen by far, $1360 and free shipping. Nothing else even comes close. Most run around $1600 or more for the synthetic stock version.
Now here's the bad. Upon reading reviews of Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore, experiences were mixed. Overall, they seemed negative.
So I decided to order it anyway, as they did answer the phone, they do have a nice website, and some reviewers had no problems. This was all great until I got a message that they were waiting on info from my local FFL. That was odd, as that was sent days ago. So I called my FFL, and he sent it a second time. Next day I call, and SOSS says still nothing, make sure my name, order #, etc. is in it. So I call my FFL again, and he sends a third email, and double checks that all info is there. I called earlier today, and nada. I'm trying to tell them that the emails are there, but they just say they can't find it. Ok so I asked about another email. He said no, but you can fax it. Fax? I don't believe I have seen a fax machine in 20 years.
So here is where I'm at. I do want the rifle, but I kind of feel bad to ask my FFL to send another email. I'm sure he is already wondering what kind of shady deal I have going on. I'll ask him if he has a fax machine, but I'm guessing I already know the answer. There is another FFL near by that SOSS can send it to, and already have the FFL info they need. The problem is while I like the guys who work there, I can't stand the owner, and they absolutely gouge on prices for no good reason. Just overall a poor company, with no people skills. The other concern I have is if SOSS has this much trouble with email, how do I trust them to ship the rifle to the correct address?
Should I plug my nose and do business with the FFL I don't like? Or should I just pony up the extra $300 and be done with it?
Or maybe I'll get lucky with a fax machine.