Firearm Purchase Thought

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Steve S.

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This may be old news to some but may benefit others; I recently purchased a new handgun. I got to looking at credit card offers on the Credit Karma website. I qualified for a card that offered a $150 (one time) signing bonus on a purchase of $500+ in the first 90 days AND 15 months of free money (no finance charge). I applied for this card, was approved and purchased the handgun.
I purchased the handgun at a fairly decent price (I don’t mind sharing the numbers); $1.350 + $30 shipping (transfer was $20 at my FFL, I paid that in cash).
So my first posting charge on the CC is $1,380 - I then got the $150 credit - now $1,230 - I then received another $20 cash back credit for the handgun purchase - new balance now $1,210. Now I have 15 months to pay off the new handgun and pay $0 interest. This CC company paid me very well to purchase this handgun - what a great Country!
 
This may be old news to some but may benefit others; I recently purchased a new handgun. I got to looking at credit card offers on the Credit Karma website. I qualified for a card that offered a $150 (one time) signing bonus on a purchase of $500+ in the first 90 days AND 15 months of free money (no finance charge). I applied for this card, was approved and purchased the handgun.
I purchased the handgun at a fairly decent price (I don’t mind sharing the numbers); $1.350 + $30 shipping (transfer was $20 at my FFL, I paid that in cash).
So my first posting charge on the CC is $1,380 - I then got the $150 credit - now $1,230 - I then received another $20 cash back credit for the handgun purchase - new balance now $1,210. Now I have 15 months to pay off the new handgun and pay $0 interest. This CC company paid me very well to purchase this handgun - what a great Country!

Congrats.
Just make sure that you follow all of the requirements. If not you could be hit with massive interest, a loss of the credit etc. as credit card companies are notorious for lots of fine print and brutal penalties.
 
One reason I like Sportsman Guide is because of the 4 months they give you to pay for a purchase.

I dont use it all the time but for larger purchases it's nice IMHO.
 
Nothing wrong with credit used wisely. Sounds like you've made a wise choice. Gun details please! What did you buy?
 
I keep wondering why I keep buying all if these old guns. I haven't hunted in over twenty years, as I hunted to feed the family rather than hunting as a sport. I never was much of a target shooter, either. I have more than enough guns for any kind of self-defense,
Still, I'll be picking up another Turkish Mauser tomorrow. It looked so neglected and lonely, sitting there on that pawn shop rack and surrounded by hordes of black plastic.
It feels good to return it to serviceable condition and restore it to the company of its peers.
Who knows, I might even shoot it.
 
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