I don't know about the other guy, but he did eyeball my truck for unwanted visitors, yes I was packing.
FQ, it to me is worth the 25 bucks a year to become a bronze member, it has saved me a lot of money over the years, in scopes, ammo and firearms at great savings, last year I got a crimson trace laser NIB, for a glock for 150.00, the guy got it for xmas, and did not like it. A paid membership gives you instant access to the EE, plus you get to see 5 pages of the Hometown exchange which I put on favorites and visit very often. With a freebie membership, you only get to see 1 page. The hometown exchange is really handy here in Dallas, as most items are either DFW, or Houston, with a little Austin action thrown in. Lots of FTF deals with no paper work or ffl action. Be cool as always and if it does not smell right, don't do it.
I got a glock in Austin, for a friends mom, who has a daughter in Austin who made the pick up, The seller was nervous about me making a straw purchase, and I told him straight up, this is what I am doing and if it does not sit right with you, no harm no foul.
We did make the deal and my friends mom got her Glock at a very good price. On anything that is able to be shipped without ffl, then definitely go to the EE for the whole US, also if your close to a border state, check the hometown EE for them, like me for OK or LA.
It has been a good deal for me.