My .45 ACP stash. What's it worth?

Idaho44 · Nov 23, 2020

If I was within traveling distance I would offer 40 S&W Rem (250 pack) in exchange for the 45 acp Rem. But then I have a bunch of brass that needs reloading.

madmax · Nov 23, 2020

I have a bullet hose in 45 acp.
I have a need if you come up with a number

PPCguy · Nov 23, 2020

RedRover said:
UPS has enacted a flat-rate shipping system more recently that has knocked that price down to a more reasonable $20-$30ish(depending on zone) -- for up to a 12"x12"x12"(or comparable sq. in.) size IIRC.

Check out the shipping quote section on their website for the correct info on that.

Print out a ORD-D label & tape it on the package, take it to the hub, and one is good to go.

As for the OP...

I'll offer 25 cents a rd.

I tried to ship ammo using FedEx. It turned into a nightmare. Local shippers wouldn't take it. They sent me to Portland where they ship hazardous materials. I got there and they told me they wouldn't take it. I needed to fill out an application to ship hazardous materials and use a special box that met their strength specifications. Needless to say, I pursued other means.

RedRover · Nov 23, 2020

PPCguy said:
I tried to ship ammo using FedEx. It turned into a nightmare. Local shippers wouldn't take it. They sent me to Portland where they ship hazardous materials. I got there and they told me they wouldn't take it. I needed to fill out an application to ship hazardous materials and use a special box that met their strength specifications. Needless to say, I pursued other means.

Yeah, I've heard people have had some issues trying to ship ammo with FedEx.

I haven't heard much in the way of problems shipping UPS ground.

HaveGun · Nov 23, 2020

solv3nt said:
With the crazy prices, I'd trade it for a caliber that you have or post it on GB. Don't gouge the friendly forum. My ignore list is quite long and distinguished now after ignoring the gougers.

It's a tricky situation. To me, gouging is buying ammo at a store for $20 a box on Monday when ammo shipments happen to come in, then selling it online for $50 a box on Friday.

What I have is akin to me buying an AR-15 a year ago for $500, then selling it now for market value of $800. Selling old ammo I've had for over a decade that I have no use for, for current market prices, is not gouging.

Stomper · Nov 23, 2020

It's worth EXACTLY what someone is willing to pay for it.

BrentN · Nov 23, 2020

Since you are into .40 now, maybe offer up a trade for the caliber you are using. I mention this because I have a .40 S&W and over 1500 rnds I'd like to sell or trade, as it is a caliber I would like to get out of, but is a no can do in this environment; not into gouging, and also not into giving somebody a nice deal to watch them post it a week later trying to make $ on the deal. IOW, if you and I were closer, I have a feeling we would be able to swing a trade to make us both very happy. Just a thought.