Has anyone had any luck buying things from GhostGuns.com? I placed an order weeks ago, nothing showed up, no tracking, no status except someone said the payment did not go through when I verified that it did get deducted from my account. Their toll free number just goes to an automated voicemail and I never get a call back. Is this site a scam? Right now i'm in the process of getting a chargeback on my card. Not a very good way to stay in business!
Purchasing from GhostGuns.com
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Maybe someone here has done business with them. I have not. I've done some snooping around. Some complaints on Reddit about non-delivery / late delivery. I noticed the address is the same as Defense Distributed aka "GhostGunner.net" (owned by infamous Cody Wilson).
I thought this was amusing from the Ghostguns.com website: "All Rights REVERSED!"
This is what Grok had to say about the company:
ghostguns.com presents itself as a legitimate company, but it has mixed reviews and some customer complaints that raise caution.What the site claims
Customer feedback and red flags
It does not appear to be an outright known scam domain with widespread fraud reports or shutdowns, and it maintains a public presence as a firearms parts seller. However, the recurring non-delivery and payment complaints mean it is not risk-free. Many people in the community recommend extreme caution or avoiding it in favor of better-reviewed vendors.Important notes:
That all said...
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I thought this was amusing from the Ghostguns.com website: "All Rights REVERSED!"
This is what Grok had to say about the company:
ghostguns.com presents itself as a legitimate company, but it has mixed reviews and some customer complaints that raise caution.What the site claims
- It describes itself as a real U.S.-based business (Austin, TX) founded in 2021.
- It sells firearm build kits, 80% frames/receivers, slides, parts, and related components for privately made firearms (“
guns”). - It lists a physical address (e.g., 2320 Donley Dr Suite C, Austin, TX), phone number, email support, and claims to carry inventory and handle shipping in-house rather than drop-shipping.
- Terms of service reference Texas law and state it is owned/operated by “guns.”
Customer feedback and red flags
- Positive/neutral: Some users report successful orders. Trustpilot has limited reviews with a moderate score.
- Orders not shipping or long delays.
- Requests for unusual payment methods (e.g., Zelle).
- Difficulty getting refunds or cancellations.
- BBB has a profile for a similarly named business but it is not accredited and lacks a formal rating due to insufficient information.
It does not appear to be an outright known scam domain with widespread fraud reports or shutdowns, and it maintains a public presence as a firearms parts seller. However, the recurring non-delivery and payment complaints mean it is not risk-free. Many people in the community recommend extreme caution or avoiding it in favor of better-reviewed vendors.Important notes:
- Products related to unfinished frames/receivers and privately made firearms are heavily regulated. Federal and state laws (especially post-2022 ATF rules) apply, and sales/shipping are restricted in certain states (the site itself notes limits for California and New Jersey non-FFLs).
- Always verify current legality in your location, use credit cards for buyer protection, and research recent reviews before purchasing.
That all said...
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