Shipments sent to a FFL dealer only on all guns. Shipping normally is $70 for pistols going 1st day air ( no choice that's UPS policy on pistols), or $35 for pistols going US mail. You are granted a 3 day inspection. Inspection begins upon date of arrival to your dealer. Please remit via Cashiers check or Money Orders made out to George Wimer, Personal checks require extra time to assure clearance prior to shipment.

Rifles & Shotguns are $25 for UPS Standard delivery.

VERY IMPORTANT: You must send a copy of an FFL liscense for me to ship to your FFL Dealer. He may then transfer the gun to you. I WILL UNDER NO CURCUMSTANCES SHIP A GUN TO AN INDIVIDUAL; OR SHIP A FIREARM WITHOUT HAVING FIRST RECIEVED AN FFL COPY. Thank you.

Wimers Collectable Firearms
George Wimer
PO Box 115 La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-3964
E-mail:Gwimer@verizon.net

Inspection: Can I take it appart?

Answer:NO! 1.  The first thing to do is decide if you like its looks. Given you do, then you've accepted its appearence from the visual viewpoint. Should you wish to proceed to the next level then call me first & we'll discuss your concerns. 
     In general, many of my guns are in near mint condition & there is no reason what-so-ever for any screwdrivers or other impliments to be used to take apart the gun. Many guns, such as Colt 45's, can be taken down by hand but remember if you scratch it with the improper assembly or disassembly of it; you either bought it or have devalued it, & subsequently your refund would be less. I take thorough notes & pictures before these items leave the premises.     Do Not test my patience by attempting to curb the truth & claim the item did not have certain parts or a different clip or no clip or a missing screw or a cracked grip etc......Been there, done that,..That is why it takes time to package & inspect. This makes it difficult to get out very many items per day shipped out to the customer. I do & must critique, notate, xerox or photograph items to protect myself from damage done by the persons who wrongly disassembles items & or attempts to swap parts of guns.  To the novice this might seem impracticle or unthinkable; however; unfortunately I've experienced this enough times to know better & have been forced to take these precautions. There are  those that have created this situation. They won't get another chance with me.   I appologize to the rest of you.
        Most people ( I'll say 99% of you out there) understand, respect & use common sense; but these things need to be pointed out for the other 1 %. Normally if you buy a S&W, Colt, etc the average person will wish to verify the matching numbers of the grip or grips. As long as you use a proper screwdriver, do not burr or mark the screw head up, nor crack the grips upon improper re-assembly of same then I don't mind this "BUT", there is no reason to do this unless you've  already decided  to keep the pistol.  Also, Target grips are not numbered to at least S&W grips, & only the right sided grip on S&W's is the grip that is numbered. The left grip is never numbered, and early grips are numbered in pencil, & pearls & stag grips are usually never numbered. Besides, all you need to do is ask me if they are numbered to the gun when ordering & you'll not have to be concerned as I've already taken the grips off to be sure they are matching. Most of mine are matching grips anyways. 

Question:  How do you ship out merchandise?

Answer: Various methods can be used, it is the customers preference, though personal experience has indicated which would be best in certain situations for me. 

UPS

UPS shipping of longarms is about $25. Second day Air nowadays is somewhere around $80.

UPS All pistols must be shipped First day Air. No choice; that's UPS policy. To attempt to ship otherwise VIA - UPS  is seriously stupid. If a person tried to save a little cash & ship 2nd day Air or slower & the pistol was lost or damaged this gives UPS the advantage to say: "YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW 1ST AIR DAY ONLY POLICY"  Therefore;  your not able to collect for the damage or the loss. This is not something I am willing to risk so don't even attempt to ask for less than 1st day air  VIA UPS delivery of  me. As of 2006 the insurance alone for UPS is 50 cents per $100. A $5,000 gun cost $25 just for insurance.

My personally thinking is this: If it's important enough to me then I'll choose UPS every time. If I'm shipping & its a pistol of say $500  or so then USPS is fine. But, if  it has an important box or something that I want to risk the least remote possibility of damage than I'd rather ship UPS as the post office has what seems to be a larger amount of damage comparatively.  Also, the Post office doesn't have as good of a  tracking system for the shipper/caller like UPS does either. (In my opinion of course)

COD's

I will ship COD once I have the signed FFL on file. I won't ship Air COD unless we've done business before. Sorry I've been stung too many times buy those who've done this, changed their minds & never reimbursed me for the shipping. It's the same old song. A few duds have to spoil it for the rest. That's life!

COD's VIA US-Mail...Sorry!.........no way! The US-Mail will take anything from a personal check to--- (use your imagination here).  I won't do COD's VIA US-Mail. It's not a good business practice. Not if you wish to stay in the business that is!
 

USPS 

Otherwise known as The US Post Office. I really don't care to ship long arms this way, as its usually more expensive than UPS by the time you get though with the weight, & insurance. But when it comes to shipping pistols you can save even more. A $500 or so dollar pistol that'd cost $60 via UPS  should cost only about  $35 VIA the USPS/Mail system.

Regarding Priority mail:  I've been through this many times. Unfortunately, priority means that you can ship anything that will fit in that size package & it will "likely- no guarantees" be delivered in the guestimated 2 or 3 day time period. This is much like the recruiter telling the young man all the benefits to joining the army. It sounds good. , but isn't what you expected. My personal advise to everyone is send it  regular mail, registered if you wish. I've no problem signing for it. As unbelievable as it is, I've had priority show up eleven, yes, even up to 14 days past the initial day sent. Even the postal clerk was in denial, but the next day the proof was in my hands with date of delivery around 12 days from day sent. This has improved over the past couple of years or so, but let me put it this way. I Don't send anything priority mail unless time is not of importance to me.
 

Layaways

Question:  How long are Layaways?. Generally 90 days, unless otherwise agreed upon in correspondence.

Question:  Can I have more than one Layaway?.Yes

Question:  Can I switch from one item to another. No

Question:  If something happens can I cancel.Yes = See Restocking 15% Fee

Question:  How do I make my payments: 90 day Layaway = 4 equal payments

All layaways will be based on Four ( 4 ) equally divided payments unless otherwise agreed upon. Layaways are for 90 days from "Date of Order" unless otherwise agreed upon;--(Refer to your Receipt with your 1st payment on it.) You should consider your layaway final for these reasons:  It is not fair to tie up items for 3 months or longer & still expect to retain an inspection without a penalty Fee. I hold these items for individuals & pass on immediate sales all the time. Layaways are a service I provide to ease the financial payout of the customer. Layaways are not a service to be abused
    

Restock Fee = 15%. Anytime "During" the 90 day layaway period "& Before" shipment you may cancel your order at a 15% Restocking Fee charge. Once you receive it & if you decide you don't want it then a 15% Restocking Fee plus shipping will be charged. If not agreeable then call immediately so I can cancel your order & make it available again. The time involved in holding your item is considerable. Should you decide to cancel at this time a $20 charge for inconvenience (Paperwork, trips to the bank, lost sales, etc..) to other potential customers will be deducted from your first payment check. 
  

No Alternating: Once an item is held on layaway it's permanent.

No Switching & Multiples:I "will" hold more than one item on layaway if you want additional pieces. However: I can't hold a layaway item....turn down other customers,........then be expected to switch to a different item in lieu of the first purchase.  If you have more than one item on layaway than a check / Money Order,  Must be paid separately on each item to simplify my bookkeeping. Once purchased by me, it takes 2-3 weeks before the item is advertised. Hypothetically, if sold on week #3 & held on layaway for 4 weeks then switched to a different item It'd take an additional 3-4 weeks before being available for sale again. This = 3 months! Obviously, no way to run a business. Delinquency: If a layaway continues beyond the agreed time period (90 days unless otherwise stated) than a 3% per month financing Fee of the Total purchase price will be applied. 

Example: Model 70 Win. Price $1000 + 16 shipping std UPS.......... (This $16 UPS was calculated back in the 1990's)

I realize you understand this,but someone out there won't; so; I've got to spell it out real clear for all. Layaways are a great way to get what you want over time but if you extend your time-period it's going to cost you extra. It is only fair & reasonable.Thank you for understanding. 

Payment

Please remit payment by Cashiers check or money order. Personal checks can be held up to two weeks for clearence before shipping and item