Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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As I thin out my possessions; I realize I can't bring all my guns to my tiny new temporary apartment. First off: No room. Second (as if I care) no guns allowed per lease agreement. My options, as I see them are: What thinks you? one better than the other? I have a dealer that will come to me, and make a cash offer for the lot. The auctions require lots of mileage, and time, for an unknown outcome. From my description, I think you know how I am leaning. Maybe I can up the value by sending a few to Wolfdog for fresh paint. Actually that might also expand the market to places like San Francisco.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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If you don't really need the $$, can you store them at a family/ friends place securely?
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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....selling the scopes separately Scopes? Heard of them, not sure I ever saw one.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Cash is king. Auctions come with paperwork.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Just saying you can makes a good lil extra parting some out, at least selling the scopes separately Unless it a quality scope, they ain't worth squat used!!!
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Just remember a dealer will be at around 60% value. Around hear in western pa guns go crazy prices at auction For a quick sale 60% would make me happy. The auction results that i've seen seem to be around 80%
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Cash is king. Auctions come with paperwork. Agreed. I just don't have near enough contacts. Nor do the usual social media outlets allow them.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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I find another temporary lease. If that’s all you can find to rent I leave the guns with a friend and take your time selling them. Where I'm going leases are hard to come by. Family and friends have all offered until they realized the scope ( pun somewhat intended.) Surprisingly, I do look forward to downsizing a bit.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Get a table at the next gun show.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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What's the collection mainly made up of as far as types makes ect ? No AR's Probably everything else. Typical hunting shotguns and rifles Double barrel trap/skeet guns Some military Ie: Swede, Jap, Chinese. Home defense Conceal carry Plinkers
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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Get a table at the next gun show. I've done that in the past. No time this time around
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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See if you can find a auction near you that sells Firearms with bidding on the internet. The people go absolutely crazy bidding on them. I sold one back in January at auction, a 22 rifle. I originally bought it for $60. It sold for $180, and after auction fees for pictures etc. I got $150
Here about every 2 weeks they auction firearms, and every few months they have around 5 pages of them. It is a special firearm auction.
Good luck. ............ A dealer will only give you about 60% .... or less ..... I know as I used to be a firearm dealer ! *
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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I can't remember what part of the state you are but I know a few reputable dealers. Shoot me a PM if you like and I can give you some contact info. My suggestion is to not let anyone "high grade" your collection. Make it all or none and CASH.
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Re: Selling guns: A problem never expected.
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I have a dealer that takes 10% you set the minimum price you will take.
you get paid when they sell
if you don't have people you can trust to store or hep you , then a dealer that does consignment would be good
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
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