Let’s do some quick math. Say you want a Type 47 in a mid-sized California city. You’ll buy it on the secondary market for $80,000. Add in lawyer fees, broker commission, application costs, and fingerprinting—say another $12,000. Total upfront: about $92,000. Then add annual renewal of $1,300.
Now compare that to a Type 48 (beer and wine only) bought on the secondary market: $20,000 plus fees, so about $27,000. Totally doable for a smaller spot. Your choice!
