r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/xKYLx on Jul 23 '22

Just here to say watching these online gun auctions like the SFRC one going on right now is hilarious. Does no one Google the cost of things before buying them on auction? Why would you pay more in an auction than retail?

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u/knine71551 Jul 23 '22

I mean you have ppl saying a Glock 17 used with night sights being $1200 a good deal

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u/xKYLx on Jul 23 '22

I've seen ridiculous prices for Glocks on Gunpost and EE lately like 48s for 1400$. But at the auctions just things like ammo go for way over retail. Like you can go on SFRCs website and just buy the exact same stuff for less. Maybe it's the thrill of the win? Or they forget to factor in the 15% buyers premium plus tax on top of your bid

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u/AndroidKing777 Jul 23 '22

Whats EE?

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u/xKYLx on Jul 23 '22

Oh, Equipment Exchange on Canadian gun nutz

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u/AndroidKing777 Jul 23 '22

Thnx

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u/xKYLx on Jul 23 '22

RIP your wallet

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u/BillionNewt Jul 24 '22

Is there tax on top of the price and premium?

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u/xKYLx on Jul 24 '22

Yeah it's 15% premium and then taxes and shipping on top of that. So basically 28% extra for me here in Ontario with 13% tax. Plus the shipping which can be a lot if it's heavy ammo

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u/BillionNewt Jul 24 '22

That's awful, all the popular stuff went above new price imo

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u/xKYLx on Jul 24 '22

I like the guy who paid for a Keltec SU-16 for over 700$ that has a cracked receiver that is completely broken apart and missing the forend. It'll never be fired again and even the parts that can be taken from it are nowhere near worth that