Rock island auction

bolus · Feb 10, 2015

Anyone every participated in the Rock Island Auction? Lots of guns to look through. Paying 17% purchase fee seems pretty steep unless you got something way under value.

http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1024
(the prices are suggested value, Im ignoring them)

Post up some interesting items if you find any. Here is a case of Nagant revolvers. that would be cool to just leave on display like that

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1024/lid/3490

i3izzy · Feb 11, 2015

As I am looking at the auctions, I can't see when they end. Am I just looking past it?

bolus · Feb 11, 2015

Its on the front page:

Next auction February 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2015

I put in some low ball bids on a few things. I dont expect to get anything since I'm not paying for anything at real cost with a 17% fee. minimum bid is 25% of their "low" estimate

i3izzy · Feb 11, 2015

I saw those dates but didn't know if there was a way to find out which day each specific auction was going to be. Thanks.

Modeler · Feb 13, 2015

Will they accept a C&R and ship direct for eligible items?

bolus · Feb 13, 2015

Modeler said:
Will they accept a C&R and ship direct for eligible items?

Their FAQ just says "Firearms manufactured after 1898 must be shipped to a premise with the proper license." not that helpful

jbett98 · Feb 13, 2015

Some rich old doctor must have died.

jrprich · Feb 13, 2015

I get their B&W catalog, but the online auction info is also pretty good. They do get some great guns for sale, but I have never bid "enough" to win one. 17% is actually lower than many other online firearm auctions. Many charge 20+% and seem to get plenty of bidders
I just bid what I am willing to pay with the 17% and estimated shipping figured in.