Strange Raffle ???

[hunter63]

At a DU Committee meeting middle of December.....bought a raffle ticket from one of the guys.....his boy was selling tickets for a Veterans Motor cycle group....12 Guns of Christmas.
I buy a lot of raffle tickets.

Right after New Years, got a cryptic voice mail from a guy named "Joe" telling me I had won a gun and that he would get back to me.....and left a number.
Called the number back...no answer so left a message.

Several days go by....nothing...left another message.......
Several more days go by....He calls me back...telling me that I need to call "Eric at the gun store for details of pick-up and such.
The following morning, called the gun store....in Illinois....and I am in Wisconsin.....Can you see a problem coming here?
Guys say yeah, we need to work out details (duh)....and says he will call me back.

So waited till this morning...been about 2 weeks....Called the gun store back.
Guy says "Well we have a probem with inventory...we don't have the gun you won"

So, Now what?
Guy says I can get a instore credit for $450 bucks.

Now I don't know what the deal is, what good does a store credit in a store that I can't buy any thing in?

At this point I'm kinda wondering if I really wanted to "Win" ....

I should mention at this point he never mentioned that we still may have a problem with transfers to Wisconsin
(I have my "Guy w/FFL")

The he asked what I would substitute, for the Taurus 65 .357 that I won that he can't get(?)

So decided that the New Ruger Single 7 in .327 Federal SS 7-1/2 barrel may be an option.
Says he can order it....
But I need to kick in with a $100....(yeah, well I guess)

We will see....If this come to pass......
LOL...Sometimes, when you Win,..... you lose.
But how much fun can you have for $20 bucks

To be continued.....

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[madmax]

Call the cops. You've been ripped off.

[pete lynch]

I agree with Madmax . This deals stinks.
Too much rigamarole.

[hunter63]

I gotta agree.....but I'm willing to let it play out.

The seller of the ticket is the son of our DU Committee leader....known and worked with him for 30 years.
If I get screwed....(which at this point I believe I am) he will know that an unhappy member is gonna bad mouth any raffle his boy is involved with.

I don't know where my ticket stub is.....like I said, I buy a lot of tickets.....so at this point all I have to lose, is my $20 bucks worth...
I can be a crabby, loud, cantankerous old Geezer.....

[madmax]

The Ruger is sooo tempting. For free. Ya paid yer money. Make him back up his offer.

[kyratshooter]

In my part of the country the Taurus 65 has been impossible to get for months. Sounds like this dealer made a donation of something he had in the display and then sold it not knowing he could not replace it. Bird in the hand type thing.

And the retail price for a full sized 65 w/adjustable sights in stainless steel is only about $150 lower than the Ruger .327, except you can not find the Taurus for love or money.

I would have my dealer get an FFL copy in their hands, then run down to IL and point to what I wanted from their display. They are going to push lowest wholesale against highest retail over the phone and everyone knows it.

But that is me and I have been known to drive half way across KY for a good deal, and KY is nearly 800 miles one end to the other!

[rebel]

I get a call about every day from some computer named Veronica. She says there's a problem with my credit card. Click. Good luck man.

[hunter63]

I get a call about every day from some computer named Veronica. She says there's a problem with my credit card. Click. Good luck man.

My come from "Rachel".......
No this was a legit raffle, benefits going to a Vets group..... tickets from by our DU committee leader's kid....
I'm thinking they don't really sell many tickets in Wisconsin...so kinda got caught without a way to handle interstate transfer.

Talked to "My Guy" and will be going for a ride....about 20 miles down accross the border, to the gun store...maybe tomorrow...for a face to face.

[rebel]

I hope it works out. That'd be a sweet road trip.

[kyratshooter]

Don't let them try to push the Gunbroker auction price off on you either Hunter.

The model 65 is selling new for $400-$450 depending on barrel length and there are blue steel and stainless models.

Hold out for something of equal value!

[hunter63]

Guy already told me, I will have a store credit for $450.....so we will see.
I have $20 buck into this deal at the moment.

I really don't think anyone is trying to screw me over....
Store guy is kinda in the middle....Although I don't really understand the "Out of stock? on the Taurus.

Just seems like the details of the raffle wasn't worked out so much.
Lots of work, planning and oversite goes into raffles for non-profit groups...

Being Ducks Unlimited Committee volunteer for 25+ years...we are already working on the details of out March Dinner Fundraiser.
The December planning meeting was where I bought the ticket.

We will see....

[kyratshooter]

I suppose that even if all you bring home is a HiPoint you are still ahead on a $20 ticket.

Just don't let them push any two shot derringers or Raven .25 automatics on you and you should show a profit.

And $450 store credit might snag you a nice used rife or shotgun as well as the possible pistol.

[hunter63]

Was gonna take a ride down there today....
Freezing rain and ice storm going on.....maybe tomorrow....not worth it.....
Will keep y'all posted.

[kyratshooter]

I would meet you there, but I have this policy about being caught dead in IL.

[hunter63]

Well, if you try to pass thru Chicago...lots of truth to that.
This guy is about 2 miles across the state line.....in an area of cheaper cigarettes and past oleo sales...

Strange laws, go figure...

[hunter63]

Up-Date.....

Gun store called me today....the Ruger Single 7 .327 Federal Mag is in.....My balance $100, boot money.
He is shipping to my FFL guy.. I will pick it up from him..........so should be a day or two....

Go figure, gonna have cataract surgery tomorrow afternoon......Hope I can see it.

This one.....
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Oops...Guess I posted the this pic already.....Oh Well

[fjrmurph]

I'd say that is a sweet deal for $120.00 !!!

[hunter63]

I would say so as well.....just has been taking a while.....

And a caliber I most likely wouldn't just buy for my self.

Our committee has been trying to put out different firearms in our raffles at the Duck Unlimited Events rather than the normal rifles and shotguns.

THis wasn't one of ours but will see if the .32 Mag might be a possibility for a dinner prize.

[hunter63]

Up date:...
FFL Guy just called....Ruger is in....
Pick up tomorrow at 11:30

Good day today...

[crashdive123]

Awesome. Congrats.