Larry is first rate imo, don't know him and never bought from him, but he shows what he is selling (guy even does the BC! Who does that these days, hell collectors on the forums miss it, but he catches BC and bolt BF's) and offers a no questions asked return, - I also trend and it is very rare to catch him relist something sketchy... if this guy is a humper or a shiller, I am a democrat (fat chance), the guy is the best thing about GB and about the only reason to go there.
That said, he doesn't know shineola about German military rifles, not even with Mike's and Bruce's books in front of him... but that is hardly a crime. CB bought from him and gave the best advice, - know what you are bidding on and you do not have to worry about getting screwed (he probably said it more gracefully, but the intent is the same...)
Larry is first rate imo, don't know him and never bought from him, but he shows what he is selling (guy even does the BC! Who does that these days, hell collectors on the forums miss it, but he catches BC and bolt BF's) and offers a no questions asked return, - I also trend and it is very rare to catch him relist something sketchy... if this guy is a humper or a shiller, I am a democrat (fat chance), the guy is the best thing about GB and about the only reason to go there.
That said, he doesn't know shineola about German military rifles, not even with Mike's and Bruce's books in front of him... but that is hardly a crime. CB bought from him and gave the best advice, - know what you are bidding on and you do not have to worry about getting screwed (he probably said it more gracefully, but the intent is the same...)
I think many of the skeptics are focused on the fact that much of what is sold is really somewhat mediocre, pawnshop funshow table fare yet it fetches stratospheric prices above that of true collector quality items from very low to no feedback bidders, some of whom seem to be signed up to bid on his stuff. He has a bunch of “helpers” handling his auction descriptions and sales? None of these people would have Gunbonker accounts I take it? Then there is the obvious appearance of humped bolts and things that show the same dies and handiwork. That said, I’m sure he’s a great guy who waves at kids and pets his dogs.
Form my perspective Larry is the model seller, he shows what he is selling (lots of relevant pictures - which tremendously help my research), he starts low w/o reserve, he offers no questions asked returns and I have never seen anyone complain (legitimately) about his practices. His success is not a legitimate reason for grievance (unless you are a democrat/socialist,communist or work for "our" government), I might be envious of his success, but success is usually earned and should be respected, - whatever Larry is doing it is working and until someone can prove he is dishonest (humper-shiller-cheat) I will file away complaints of this man as envy...