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I am an individual private citizen without an FFL and I would like some advice from, what I consider to be the most informed group of people on this subject that I know of, on the subject of reselling firearms.
I have heard that without a doubt private party sales are the best when it comes to getting best return on your investment. But the problems of schedules, locations, etc. seem at times to be insurmountable.
Pawnshops have overhead and act as a middleman, and I don't begrudge them needing to make a profit in the least.
The same goes for gun shops, but the last store that I dealt with in this regard gave me only $200.00 trade on a gun that I saw in the case a week later listed for $550.00. This may very well be normal, but it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I have heard that gun shows are good possibility, but as a private party how can I go about selling my firearms if I cannot perform a background check?
So, my question is: what is the best way to sell/trade firearms and get the best deal possible? are there any recommendations for specific shops? Other than NFW are there any other websites that you can recommend?
I'm sorry for the long post. I appreciate any and all replies.
Thanks! Ernie
I have heard that without a doubt private party sales are the best when it comes to getting best return on your investment. But the problems of schedules, locations, etc. seem at times to be insurmountable.
Pawnshops have overhead and act as a middleman, and I don't begrudge them needing to make a profit in the least.
The same goes for gun shops, but the last store that I dealt with in this regard gave me only $200.00 trade on a gun that I saw in the case a week later listed for $550.00. This may very well be normal, but it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I have heard that gun shows are good possibility, but as a private party how can I go about selling my firearms if I cannot perform a background check?
So, my question is: what is the best way to sell/trade firearms and get the best deal possible? are there any recommendations for specific shops? Other than NFW are there any other websites that you can recommend?
I'm sorry for the long post. I appreciate any and all replies.
Thanks! Ernie