OK first off you paid for a pistol with paypal. good luck there. have you talked to Gunbroker you need to soon, very soon. I hope you get it worked out ok.

Good luck. I hope it works out for you.

If you paid with a credit card (through paypal), I would contact the bank that issued the card and tell them the info and see what protection you have there. Just my .02.

Originally Posted by tekhead1219

If you paid with a credit card (through paypal), I would contact the bank that issued the card and tell them the info and see what protection you have there. Just my .02.

I hope you used a Credit card through paypal. Paypal does not like anyone using their service for firearm purchases. Most all the shop owners that list there will say no paypal because they have issue with firearm purchases.

If you used a card then have them do a charge back. That works really fast and he will have no choice in the matter. Other he will owe paypal or he pays it back but they will get the money off the card. Well, at least most of it. I'm really hoping this works out for you. Gunbroker is pretty ticked off by paypal and had a while back tried to strongly advise that no one used it. Though some still do for parts.

One of the reasons why I refuse to use PayPal is because they are ragingly anti-gun.

PayPay Firearms Policies


Firearms, Weapons, and Knives Policy

FIREARMS
You may not use PayPal in the purchase or sale of any firearm unless the seller has been expressly approved by PayPal as detailed below. This includes all rifles, shotguns, and handguns, whether for use in sporting, as collectibles, or curio and relic (C&R) firearms, and regardless of their present working order. Furthermore, PayPal defines "firearm" consistent with the U.S. Code and, as such, prohibits frames, receivers, or any other serialized firearm components. For more information, please refer to U.S. Code Title 18, Section 921

Exception for Imitation and Non-Powder Guns
PayPal permits the use of its services in the sale of certain properly-conforming replica (imitation) guns, paintball guns, blank guns, and "air-soft" guns. These items must display all markings required by law, must not be able to be readily converted to shoot a lethal projectile, and blank ammunition must not be included in the sale. In addition, as no one under the age of 18 is permitted to use the PayPal Service, regardless of the jurisdiction, under no circumstances shall the use of PayPal be permitted by persons under the age of 18 for the purchase or sale of any gun, including replica (imitation) guns, paintball guns, blank guns and "air-soft" guns. For more information regarding regulations applicable to the sale of imitation firearms, please refer to U.S. Code Title 15, Section 5001. The sale of imitation guns may be regulated differently outside the U.S., and international buyers and sellers must abide by these laws accordingly.

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MILITARIA AND ORDNANCE
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STUN GUNS
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KNIVES
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• Switchblade Knives. You may not use PayPal in the sale of switchblade knives. A switchblade knife is defined as any knife that resembles a pocketknife with a blade that can be released automatically or by use of a trigger. Other names for switchblades include spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife, and butterfly knife.
  
  
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In addition, as no one under the age of 18 is permitted to use the PayPal service, regardless of the jurisdiction, under no circumstances shall the use of PayPal be permitted by persons under the age of 18.

PRE-APPROVED MERCHANTS
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If you or your business requires approval to engage in the sale of firearms or ammunition in accordance with this policy, please send your contact information and a brief summary of your business to:compliance@paypal.com.

I filed a claim through Paypal and did receive a refund today. I'm not the only one that "raygun2008" is trying to screw. I just went to leave feedback on Gunbroker and there was another "F" rating feedback that has been posted today and I'm sure there will be others in the next couple of days. Not sure what the guys deal is, but it's some type of scam, for sure.

Originally Posted by cruzthepug

I filed a claim through Paypal and did receive a refund today.

Great news!

You should report him to the ATF.

They take that kind of stuff seriously.

Originally Posted by Todd

Great news!

+1...glad you got it back.

Glad you got it back. I'm kind of surprised they didn't say you didn't adhere to the TOS and took it for a Brady donation

Originally Posted by DevilsJohnson

Glad you got it back. I'm kind of surprised they didn't say you didn't adhere to the TOS and took it for a Brady donation

Wouldn't that add insult to injury? Not only did you not get your money back, but a donation was made in your name to the Brady's!

just joking..

but Paypal is pretty ani gun. Especially after the Va. Tech shooting.

Originally Posted by cruzthepug

I filed a claim through Paypal and did receive a refund today. I'm not the only one that "raygun2008" is trying to screw. I just went to leave feedback on Gunbroker and there was another "F" rating feedback that has been posted today and I'm sure there will be others in the next couple of days. Not sure what the guys deal is, but it's some type of scam, for sure.

the account will be closed and he/she will have another new account to try the same crap in a few days (if not already).
+1 for alerting the ATF, they can do more to go after him/her than gunbroker or paypal.

What is the address of the crook?

Originally Posted by mikecu

What is the address of the crook?

User Name: raygun2008
Email Address: info@shoptheearth.info
First and Last Name: Ray Hammond
Address: 2010 KINGFISHER DR
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683-5026
USA
Home Phone Number: 727-771-7800
Work / Alternate Phone: 888-300-8192
Fax: 888-300-8192

His bio from Gunbroker


Others are now leaving feedback about getting ripped off. All his information is bogus. At the time I was emailing and trying to call these numbers in Gunbroker bio were different. All the number on his website were no longer in service and the one number I got a voice mail said to not leave a message. I noticed this morning his website is not working and all his listings (except one that sill has just a few hours left) are gone from Gunbroker. There for a few days hes was running back to back 1 day auctions. I have sent a email to the ATF reporting this, don't know what they can do, but I sent it anyway.

I'm guessing he gets your payment, send bogus information then ignores you emails and just tries to keep the money. I think I got lucky that I had problems making my payment the he replied to a email from his iphone, so I had his real email and ended up getting my money back.