r/canadaguns • u/tim1447 • 3h ago

Buy recommendations Gunpost

Buying on gunpost, how do you guys get more peace of mind? Looking at buying a rifle and the guy is not close so I’m gonna have to get it shipped. His reviews are all good, has a bunch. Just wondering if anyone has anymore tips?

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u/ExpensiveKoi 3h ago

Not sure if this helps but I’ve bought and sold probably more than 30+ firearms alone on gunpost. I haven’t experienced a single issue with shipping items and receiving them myself. As long as the person has good reviews and is trustworthy you’re more likely than not going to be fine. It makes no difference than when ordering from a gunshop online. Essentially once the firearm is with canadapost or the courier it’s now the liability of them (not the seller) to get it to you safely (this is normal everywhere). You could pay for insurance for more peace of mind but honestly I never have.

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u/DoYouGetSarcasm 2h ago

once the firearm is with canadapost or the courier it’s now the liability of them (not the seller) to get it to you safely (this is normal everywhere).

A lot of people thinks that's how it works but it isn't. Legit vendors will even tell you that's how it works and that you should pay extra for insurance; it's a lie to try and offload costs and risk to you. The seller is typically still liable till the item is delivered.

If the seller contacted the shipping company the seller continues to be responsible for delivery to you till it's delivered. The shipping company has a responsibility to the person who contacted them (eg the seller) to get the item delivered.

If the item is never delivered the seller has not fulfilled their contact to the buyer and is liable to the buyer. The shipping company would also be liable to the seller for not fulfilling their contact.

The exception to this would be if the buyer contacted their own shipping company to pick the item up. Then the seller is off the hock once the buyers agent picks the item up.