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I need to go to an appointment right now, but I appreciate all the answers. BBL.
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This isn't necessarily true.
I have on exactly ONE (1) occasion had someone out-of-the-blue "offer" to buy a pistol (that i took to a gun show, to speak with someone about). The guy saw it and asked if it was for sale. I said "Everything has a price. What were you thinking?"
He looked at it, and said to give him a little bit to come up with a fair offer.
I went and talked to who i needed to, then went back to the table of the guy to listen to his offer.
The guy pulled out a gun Blue Book and opened it up to the page of my pistol. He points to a price and tries telling me that is the best he could do. Because it wasn't "Mint in box, and didn't feel that it was even 50%. He points to a price that said (something like) 20-30% value (and the value said $285).
He says, "I need to make a little something on it too when i go to sell it. And in that condition, it's going to take me a while to sell it."
I couldn't believe that he actually did all this BS with a straight face, and made me feel like he was doing me a favor for taking it off my hands for the "very generous offer" that he made.
Needless to say, I was at a loss for words, and just turned and walked away and the Auto Mag came home with me (and is one of them in my avatar. I forget which one.)
You sound like this isn't your first rodeo. Stay away from the people that pull out the gun Blue Book to find pricing.....
As mentioned, if you have time, go through the "sold" area of GunBroker and get an idea of what they were selling for. Not the auction ended price, but an actual selling price where there were multiple bids.
Because GunBroker is worldwide, i'd guess that taking ~10-15% off the sale price, would be a "fair" price for local sales only. Then again, they are yours to determine a "fair price".
And by all means, DO NOT sell them for what your husband told you he paid for them!!! (That right here is my biggest fear my wife will do when i die).
I'm overwhelmed.
The people here are just that way.
Thank you, so much appreciated.@DolceFarNiente
I don't live too far away and I've had the unfortunate experience of having to help a widow sell a collection. My dad is retired and a true gun research guru when it comes to gun valuation. Just let me know.
Damn straight. We take care of our own.The people here are just that way.
LOL.If you do decide to sell to a shop, use the terms "snot locker" and "booger hook" in your conversation and you'll get top dollar.
Just kidding.
Sorry for your loss and it looks like you're in good hands.
My husband and I moved to Washington a few years ago from Texas. He passed away shortly after we moved here.
I have decided I need to sell his guns (18 long guns and 5 handguns) , but my circle of acquaintances doesn't really include any gun people locally. I have looked at GunBroker, and I see there is a classified section here, but I'm really unsure as to how to go about this.
I have gone to a couple gun dealers but wasn't happy with their offers (I suspect they think a woman who doesn't know much about firearms an easy touch). Any advice would be appreciated!
The new washington law requires you to ship said gun through a FFL but i digressI'm not in your neighborhood or I would be glad to help. I've done this similar thing for a neighbor. You will likely find a person on NWFA who is nearby and can help.
I found this an invaluable help:
How to Sell A Gun Online
Selling a gun online is a great way get the best price for your gun! You can safely and legally sell your gun online while picking up a few bucks.www.gunauction.com
Basically anyone in WA can sell a rifle and send to the buyer's local firearms dealer, where it is legally transferred. There are some exceptions for 80% firearms (an AR15 or Glock handgun) or what is called an NFA registered firearm (like a full-auto rifle).
Handgun transfers need to be sent from one licensed firearms dealer (local) to the buyer's firearms dealer.
I've used GunBroker.com before and you need to be familiar with how that site operates to avoid getting trapped into a lowball sale.
An NWFA subscriber may be your best option to keep everything on the level.
Which Washington law are you referring to which would require a seller to use an FFL to send the package to the receiving FFL?The new washington law requires you to ship said gun through a FFL but i digress