Poll: Parting things out

[RobMa]

Is it better to tear down a complete upper to try to sell; that way people can pick and choose the parts that they want? as opposed to buying the whole complete upper...
I have a BCM upper that I want to get rid of but I am thinking I should just tear it down...

Aside from my particular example; do you guys/gals think that is a better way to sell this type of item/items?

Thanks

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[arakboss]

Is it better to tear down a complete upper to try to sell; that way people can pick and choose the parts that they want? as opposed to buying the whole complete upper...
I have a BCM upper that I want to get rid of but I am thinking I should just tear it down...

Aside from my particular example; do you guys/gals think that is a better way to sell this type of item/items?

Thanks

I would sell it complete.

 

[titsonritz]

I would sell it complete.

Same here. If it is a factory upper I'd keep it together, a frankenbuild would be a different story.

 

[RobMa]

Yeah it's a complete factory build but I can't get the damn thing sold, I told people to make offers but..

 

[Murphy]

List it on ar15.

 

[dmmv]

That's a nice upper, just noticed it after seeing this post. Definitely keep it together

 

[peteNW503]

I know you can build AR's but I'm a building noob and I'm not ashamed to admit it! I feel more comfortable purchasing a completed build. I'm sure you can get better performance from a custom build but I'm old school I like to keep my guns as close to the stock/factory configuration as possible. You can make some pretty awesome AR's both of my AR's came from members on here one is a complete PSA the other is a 7.62x39 AR pistol. My point being they are both great but take into consideration some people who are purchase AR's it is their first time getting into the platform the amount of customization/parts available can overwhelming. Make it simple and hopefully you will make a sale! Best of luck - Pete

 

[CamoDeafie]

Here's the problem with taking things apart. Everything loses value faster if taken apart.. because...

Stripped BCM upper
BCM barrel and nut
Gas block
Handguard set or tube
Gas tube
Each piece will lose value faster if taken off.

Keeping whole upper is better.

 

[Nosferatu]

Paint it pink and mark it up 20%.

 

[Certaindeaf]

What you need to do is increase its exposure. Probably start a thread in General Discussion about the sale.

 

[RobMa]

What you need to do is increase its exposure. Probably start a thread in General Discussion about the sale.

That's not allowed I believe, i'm not even sure if I am supposed to mention it here…

 

[RobMa]

List it on ar15.

I'm not sure that would work, I'd be a newbie there and I have a lot of good feedback here and it's still hard to sell things sometimes…
I do appreciate the suggestion though…

 

[RobMa]

Here's the problem with taking things apart. Everything loses value faster if taken apart.. because...

Stripped BCM upper
BCM barrel and nut
Gas block
Handguard set or tube
Gas tube
Each piece will lose value faster if taken off.

Keeping whole upper is better.

This is probably true, even if everything is brand new.

 

[Member 53328]

Sell it complete.

 

[Member 53328]

That's not allowed I believe, i'm not even sure if I am supposed to mention it here…

That's exactly what you're currently doing. Advertising in the general discussions. Which I could care less. Some stuff moves and some stuff sits. It's all about demand/price.

 

[RobMa]

That's exactly what you're currently doing. Advertising in the general discussions. Which I could care less. Some stuff moves and some stuff sits. It's all about demand/price.

Exactly, that's why I was a little worried about getting in trouble

 

[RobMa]

Something else I've been toying with is pulling off the barrel, keeping everything else; buying a different barrel and just building another rifle maybe a nice stainless steel match barrel?

 

[RobMa]

I know that BCM makes a nice stainless steel match barrel but how does it compare to some of the other match barrels out there, Wilson combat makes a really nice fluted one.

 

[Member 53328]

I know that BCM makes a nice stainless steel match barrel but how does it compare to some of the other match barrels out there, Wilson combat makes a really nice fluted one.

A "stainless fluted barrel" is for looks. Just shoot your stock barrel. Unless you're taking Instagram photos. There is a reason the call BCM a FIGHTING rifle. I'd gladly trust my life with a BCM. If you hate it that much I'll gladly take it from you.

 

[Diamondback]

List it on ar15.

Or M4C.