Blkrflguy
Well-Known Member
I've read several posts across the internet and social media the last couple of years from folks getting scammed and ripped off while purchasing reloading supplies. Several still are. I haven't posted in a long time so, I'd like to share with you how I've protected myself all this time and haven't given a dollar to the low life's. Here's how to keep your money safe when buying supplies/ equip. I should have written this a long time ago, but late is better than never. There are still people getting ripped off even while supplies are finally starting to come back a little.
The first couple are obvious.
#1, buy from reputable sources that you've done business with in the past and had good service with.
#2, Copy and past their name into your browser and type "reviews" behind it. See what the internet is saying about the business.
#3, This is one of my favorites to do and has yielded the best results. Look on their website and copy their address if they have one (they should). Then go to google maps. Paste their address into the search bar and then look at the place from the street view. Many times I've found that the name of the business in the street view is completely different from the reloading business. I've even had some send me to an apartment complex! There's your sign as the comedian Bill Engvall says.
#4, If they don't have an address and are using a PO box, there's another sign!
#5, Call the number on the website and ask to speak to customer service. This can tell you a lot right off the bat. If they don't have a customer service, ask them what their FFL # is and what they charge for transfers. If they don't sell guns, ask them which is better, for deer, a 22 LR of a 30-06. The point of that should be obvious.
#5, Never... and I mean NEVER use Paypal, Zelle, or any online payment source to send money. If it's a legitimate business with a storefront they'll accept a credit card like any other business.
#6, If their website looks suspicious, like prices aren't in line with what's going on today. Like if they're selling an 8lb tub of Varget for $198 or $220, there's your sign! That's a steal alright. If there aren't any reviews on any of the products or if their pics aren't actual links to that particular product, that's usually a sign of a scammer, as they can be lazy and not put in the work to make a nice website. Remember, criminals are usually lazy.
No deal is great if you're not going to get what you're paying for. People need to take the time and pull back a moment and think. Don't get so eager to buy something because you think it's the last pound of your favorite powder or box of primers. The reason so many of these scamming websites are still on line is because they're still taking payments from people who don't, or won't, do their homework.
Don't be a victim. Use the tips above. I hope these tips help you keep your money out of the hands of the lazy thieves that are too lazy to get a real job.
The first couple are obvious.
#1, buy from reputable sources that you've done business with in the past and had good service with.
#2, Copy and past their name into your browser and type "reviews" behind it. See what the internet is saying about the business.
#3, This is one of my favorites to do and has yielded the best results. Look on their website and copy their address if they have one (they should). Then go to google maps. Paste their address into the search bar and then look at the place from the street view. Many times I've found that the name of the business in the street view is completely different from the reloading business. I've even had some send me to an apartment complex! There's your sign as the comedian Bill Engvall says.
#4, If they don't have an address and are using a PO box, there's another sign!
#5, Call the number on the website and ask to speak to customer service. This can tell you a lot right off the bat. If they don't have a customer service, ask them what their FFL # is and what they charge for transfers. If they don't sell guns, ask them which is better, for deer, a 22 LR of a 30-06. The point of that should be obvious.
#5, Never... and I mean NEVER use Paypal, Zelle, or any online payment source to send money. If it's a legitimate business with a storefront they'll accept a credit card like any other business.
#6, If their website looks suspicious, like prices aren't in line with what's going on today. Like if they're selling an 8lb tub of Varget for $198 or $220, there's your sign! That's a steal alright. If there aren't any reviews on any of the products or if their pics aren't actual links to that particular product, that's usually a sign of a scammer, as they can be lazy and not put in the work to make a nice website. Remember, criminals are usually lazy.
No deal is great if you're not going to get what you're paying for. People need to take the time and pull back a moment and think. Don't get so eager to buy something because you think it's the last pound of your favorite powder or box of primers. The reason so many of these scamming websites are still on line is because they're still taking payments from people who don't, or won't, do their homework.
Don't be a victim. Use the tips above. I hope these tips help you keep your money out of the hands of the lazy thieves that are too lazy to get a real job.
