akscz75b,
The only tip I can give you is don't buy in CA. Buy off the web. Not only will you get a better price, but you will pay no sales tax. As I said in my earlier post, $319.00 is the best price I have ever seen for a new CZ75B and if you want one, get it for that price. I live in the SF Bay Area and prices for all guns are too high here. With the advent of the internet, I don't see how gun shops are staying in business, but they seem to be. The trick to buying on line is to buy from a legitimate dealer (check feedback) I always pay through Paypal if I can, or phone in with a credit card number. I don't recommend buying with money orders, although I have done that before with success too. That way you have some recourse if someone tries to rip you off. I have purchased 8 firearms over the web in the last year without any problems at all. I do most of my buying from Auctionarms.com or Gunbroker.com. I am praying that that new micro 9mm that CZ is comming out with will become available before 2003. I also plan to do as much buying before then as I can. I suspect another 75B or compact will be in my future.
My FFL plans on staying in business, but who knows. If you are in the Bay Area, I can give you the name of a couple of FFL holders in this area that will accept firearms for you and charge a reasonable fee. You can also find a listing of FFL dealers in your area on both the above mentioned auction sites. Good luck and BUY ONLINE!!!