Question about buying and selling and a BOS

[mcantar18c]

DMV likes them too.

Not really. Last time I showed up with a BOS along with the title they just tossed it to the side and ignored it.
I still do them so if I/the buyer gets pulled over on the way home with no registration, it proves that they just bought the vehicle and the cop usually lets them go (and in my experience, gives you a card to call them in case you get pulled over again on the way home). BOS's are NOT required by the DMV though.

[DD977GM2]

Not really. Last time I showed up with a BOS along with the title they just tossed it to the side and ignored it.
I still do them so if I/the buyer gets pulled over on the way home with no registration, it proves that they just bought the vehicle and the cop usually lets them go (and in my experience, gives you a card to call them in case you get pulled over again on the way home). BOS's are NOT required by the DMV though.

Sold a beater car in the spring. I was out of town so mistake #1 was letting the buyers go off with the current plates, hind sight 20/20. Well fast forward to a couple weeks ago, get a notice saying the vehicle was towed to such and such location for being in one spot to long or whatever. There was parking violation and a bill for close to $500. Called the company for the vehicle and apparently the purchaser didnt plate the vehicle and using my plates. The BOS saved my ass on the fine and all that jazz since it was going to court or whatever. Tow company, Police (since they wrote the sitation) and DMV said thanks to the BOS for the vehicle, I am not liable for anything that has incured since last spring.

[mcantar18c]

Sold a beater car in the spring. I was out of town so mistake #1 was letting the buyers go off with the current plates, hind sight 20/20. Well fast forward to a couple weeks ago, get a notice saying the vehicle was towed to such and such location for being in one spot to long or whatever. There was parking violation and a bill for close to $500. Called the company for the vehicle and apparently the purchaser didnt plate the vehicle and using my plates. The BOS saved my ass on the fine and all that jazz since it was going to court or whatever. Tow company, Police (since they wrote the sitation) and DMV said thanks to the BOS for the vehicle, I am not liable for anything that has incured since last spring.

Yup, they're definitely good to have with cars.
Not required by the DMV for registration though, which is what I was getting at.
And yeah... never leave your plates on the vehicle. People are idiots.

[BPTactical]

BOS- Identity theft issue aside, does anybody else get a fishy feel about the whole "Selling for a Friend" thing?

[alxone]

BOS- Identity theft issue aside, does anybody else get a fishy feel about the whole "Selling for a Friend" thing?

that was what i was thinking . me personally i wont have anything to do with third party gun sales . a bos does not matter if the seller (third party ) is not present . anything concerning firearms should not have a third party involved , thats how people get into trouble . ftf, co resident , and if the words "for a friend " come up no deal . my thing is there are plenty of free sites so they could join and sell their own gun .

[Great-Kazoo]

If i actually wanted to do a BOS i would insist the seller give me the same info they require from me.
With that being said why would i want to give someone any personal info of mine, when i could go to a dealer do a 4473 and purchase a gun over the counter. For what i see here and other web sites i can buy new with tax for less than asking price on some of the guns listed 4 sale.

FWIW. COLO law does not require any info to be exchanged or shown on a private sale. There is no law other than for piece of mind verifying they are a resident of the state. It is a PRIVATE SALE.
Do as you want i prefer cash & carry

[68Charger]

BOS- Identity theft issue aside, does anybody else get a fishy feel about the whole "Selling for a Friend" thing?

This will probably increase as a side effect of the 30-day probation and min. post count rules...
I'm not saying the new rules are a problem, I'm just a realist about what effect they have.

as far as the BOS requirement, it's been covered before- if his requirements to sell are too much, then it won't sell... if you're worried as a seller, perhaps you're better off taking it to a pawnshop or local gun store to sell. Or put it on gunbroker.

[ray1970]

I agree with Jim. I don't mind a BOS but the sleer has to be willing to give me a copy of his info as well. You want my DL#? No problem. I will need a copy of yours as well. If they are willing to give their info they are probably on the up and up.

[Ah Pook]

I can understand the identity theft angle but what are the odds? You have to meet the seller FTF. So much for anonymity. Do any buyers write down licence plate #s? Anyone else ask to peek at a DL to prove residency?

I don't have a problem with people posting for a friend. I have posted vehicles and contact info on boards for friends that are not into the internet thing. The new min post count might make that a little more common.

[Scanker19]

Yup, they're definitely good to have with cars.
Not required by the DMV for registration though, which is what I was getting at.
And yeah... never leave your plates on the vehicle. People are idiots.

Although not required they do serve a good purpose for tax purposes. Especially if the car is cheaper than Estimated. Least that's how they did me.

Apparently though the post office will sell your address to companies, and if you own your house its public record. DL # is a no go for me.

I'd prefer to show CCW to show i'm a good guy.