The Stick Shop is advertising a Beretta 92 Vertex for 610.00 new. Anyone ever deal with them? I'd love the gun, but don't know the seller.

Thanks, y'all.

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The Stick Shop-Legit?

The answer is yes, legit. Online search shows they have a physical address (8151 W MARCO POLO RD PEORIA AZ 85382), have a valid FFL (per ATF EZ Check), and take credit cards. All indications of not a scam operation.

https://myffl.com/dealer-profi...7be62-the-stick-shop

Where did you see it posted? I don't find it on their website.

https://thestickshop.co/produc...ber=or&orderby=price

I've seen before scam websites pose as an FFL using info from a legit FFL. Look - the dead giveaway is that when you checkout, they only accept forms of payment w/o any buyer protections: Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, Bitcoin, Crypto. I've seen some that will accept standard PayPal. My guess is they take the money and close out their account(s) before PayPal can reverse payment.

ETA: I do see the "Beretta 92fs 9mm Brigadier Black 15+1" listed for $610 at their website, which I suspect is what you're considering.

A lot of these ultra cheap "dealers" are basically just drop shippers. They sell the gun for a few dollars over (or under, even) their cost, then ding you with some sort of "transfer" or "FFL" fee and shipping. The gun ships from a major distributor to your FFL, who will obviously charge their fee.

A lot of times by the time it's all said and done, you're spending $50-$100 in fees on both sides of the transaction.

Since "S.S." is fairly local I did a search online... stinks to high heaven, IMHO. The indicator to me were the five 5-star "revues": one on 12/29/23, one on 1/4/24, one on 1/5/24, and two on 1/6/24. Nothing before, none after. All gushing and over the top. YMMV

I just got on Google Maps to see if the address is an actual establishment or a residence. It’s a house in the northwest part of Phoenix.

The FFL here in the Dallas area I use is a solid guy who does business out of his home, but I vetted him pretty well when I first dealt with him. I’d just exercise due diligence if you have reservations.

Sounds even more like a drop shipper.