Middlesex Village Trading Co

Scipio said:

Gentlemen:

My advice, go somewhere else. If MVTC is the only place that carries the item you want, wait until someone else carries the item you want or have someone you trust make it for you.

Ordered a 'in stock' firearm from MVTC in early Nov. Although I do understand that it takes MVTC time to tune and prep one of the firearms they get from India, I figured six to eight weeks should be enough. After all, it was shown as 'in stock' when I paid for it. My assumptions were completely wrong. After eight weeks, it became apparent to me that I would not receive the item within several years, if at all.

You can ask the owner of MVTC any question you want and he will refer you to his 'Terms and Conditions' that he will emphasized YOU SIGNED. When you read his Terms and Conditions you see 'most items are sent out within four to six weeks, but some take longer -- much longer.' He will refer you to his 'To Do' list as the only means he will use to communicate with you about the status of your order.

Before you even think about sending him your money, you better look at his 'To Do' list first. Note he does not date anything. Then understand that no matter what you ordered, you will be put on the end of his list. I was over 160 on his list when I made my order. He indicates that he is working on a firearm if he notes "Waiting for Prep". In the nine weeks I waited, I gained six spots on his list. All six were from guys who apparently cancelled their orders. He claims he tries to update his list (only means of communicating status with his customers) once a week but it may be longer, much longer. About every three or four weeks he will update his list and if you want to complain about his lack of communications, he openly says he will 'delete your e-mail with no response'.

In the nine weeks I was on his list, there was only one firearm he claims that he actually completed. Do the math. His own work list was showing was that I would be waiting about six or seven years before he got to my firearm, that was 'In Stock' when I paid for it.

I cancelled my order, with a snide comment from the owner of MVTC, and about the only thing I can say positive about it is that I wasn't charged the 20% cancellation fee. Not because it is illegal either. MVTC has the legal right to charge you that money if they want.

Maybe this guy was top of his game many years ago. Maybe he can turn a mediocre Indian made muzzle loader into a work of art. Not sure because in the nine weeks he had my money, he only completed one firearm for someone.

Be warned.

Scipio

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Milsekr said:

I know this is an old thread but just as an update as it is now February of 2025, And there are certainly people still out there looking for information on Middlesex Village Trading prior to a purchase. I have been buying and selling for decades and never have had an experience like this. Stay far, far away from this company. MVTC is about as shady as they come. From personal experience only, I bought and paid for several hundred dollars worth of parts that were listed as "in stock" on Pete's website. 2 years later, I am still waiting for the bulk of my order.....and he has had my money. Several emails to him. With only one response back ever and it was rude and condescending. My items have been marked ready to ship for 18 months. I do not expect to see my money returned or the items shipped. So for you fellows out there that are considering a purchase, look elsewhere. There are much better and much more reputable dealers out there than this "company".

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smoothshooter said:

Sounds to me like the kind of guy that keeps little or no inventory, and only places an order with his Indian manufacturers when he actually has a customer order in hand.
Sure

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smoothshooter said:

After being through what you have with this guy, if it were me years ago I would have taken a couple of days off work and drive to his business and have a face-to-face confrontation with this shyster.

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Milsekr said:

Crossed my mind, but unfortunately he's about 10 hours away. And I read on another post where a gentleman who lives just a few miles from him drove over to his shop on multiple different occasions to have a talk with him about the same type issue and it was always shuttered. Sometimes people just need to know when to give up and close their business and I used the term business quite loosely.

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smoothshooter said:

If the business was closed I would find out where he lives and make that my next stop.

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Sam squanch said:

Police won’t get involved in those disputes, get a lawyer. Thats what they will tell you.

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Sam squanch said:

Police won’t get involved in those disputes, get a lawyer. Thats what they will tell you.

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