What resource should I use to determine pricing

[nlb21703]

I have a glock 26, and I listed is for $350 which i felt was fair considering othe posts I've seen. Is there somewhere i should look to determine good resale value?

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[JohnnyMac]

If you get an account on gunbroker.com you can search the sold section of that particular firearm and see what the actual price paid was and use that as a guide. You can search without an account and see what people are asking, but I believe you need (a free) account to see the sold ones.

 

[jbett98]

True Gun Value | New and Used Gun Prices, Values, and For Sale

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truegunvalue.com

 

[Mikej]

If you get an account on gunbroker.com you can search the sold section of that particular firearm and see what the actual price paid was and use that as a guide. You can search without an account and see what people are asking, but I believe you need (a free) account to see the sold ones.

Yes, make an account. I've had an account for 10 years or so, for that very reason. Not once was I ever spammed, or noticed anything bad about the account. Once in awhile I'll get e-mail or two suggesting I look more at something I was researching on GunBroker.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I have a glock 26, and I listed is for $350 which i felt was fair considering othe posts I've seen. Is there somewhere i should look to determine good resale value?

Since it isn't selling for $350 it is reasonable to assume that.. you can do it!

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Also remember that "fair price" is not the same as "what will it sell for on here"

 

[Koda]

Or you can add a cheap gold and rainbow plated barrel, take a soldering iron and DIY stipple the heck out of the frame, then list it here as a full custom build for double the retail price.

Just kidding.

Gunbroker is really good for getting an idea what used guns sell for.
The first thing I do when I see a used gun for sale is look up what it costs new, if your at least $100 below that (generally for guns like Glocks...) then any price is subjective based on demand and condition of the gun.

 

[Lilhigbee]

For my money Gunbroker SOLD listings are by far the best resource, with caveats. For common guns like your Glock it is pretty easy to get an idea of the market, but for uncommon guns where there may only be two or three SOLD listings you must do your due diligence. Poor pictures or poor description can drive the selling price down without reflecting on the value of the gun. Likewise excellent quality listings or listings with extras can raise the price above the market value of the gun alone. Any sales with prices outside the norm need to be investigated to see if they reflect market value. Listings with a Reserve will usually sell for less as many people refuse to bid on Reserve items.
Also, this is the market nationally, with millions of potential buyers. Some guns have regional fluctuations in value.
Theoretically a local buyer SHOULD be willing to pay somewhat more for a gun than the Gunbroker value for a couple of reasons. 1) they can inspect the gun in person before purchasing. 2) They don't have to pay shipping or Gunbroker's relatively new 1% buyer's premium. 3) No risk.**
Also theoretically the seller SHOULD be willing to take a little less than the Gunbroker value because they won't have to pay the ~6%* Gunbroker charges to sell there, nor will they have to deal with shipping. They also don't have the millions of people to pick from so finding the market-rate buyer can take a while.



*I do not begrudge Gunbroker their ~6% fee for a moment. It is the cheapest fee for an auction site I have seen and it's one of the best for buying and selling in my experience.
**I have over 100 transactions there and never a problem.

 

[Certaindeaf]

He's just widening the exposure of his ad with this thread.
A retarded child knows that if something doesn't sell the price is too high in that particular instance.

 

[Stomper]

He's just widening the exposure of his ad with this thread.
A retarded child knows that if something doesn't sell the price is too high in that particular instance.

What if the child just has a shining personality?

 

[arakboss]

I have a glock 26, and I listed is for $350 which i felt was fair considering othe posts I've seen. Is there somewhere i should look to determine good resale value?

Drop the price a little each time you bump the ad. You will find out what the right pricing was when it finally sells.

 

[nlb21703]

He's just widening the exposure of his ad with this thread.
A retarded child knows that if something doesn't sell the price is too high in that particular instance.

Thats an interesting take.....considering I haven't really sold any of my guns before and I'm new to this forum. But thanks for humoring me friend . Lol

 

[TTSX]

I think you're gonna have a hard time moving it in general. It's a 26 which has been completely dethroned by the 43x. Plus if you factor in the transfer fee that $350 gun becomes a $400 gun quickly. Be glad you're not trying to sell a 27.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Another vote for True Gun Value...and sold items from Gunbroker.

WIth that said.....
Common firearms like a Glock pistol...may be a difficult sell at any price due to...
Being common....
BGC fees , Transfer fees.....state fees....waiting periods...and the all around general PITA laws , requirements and the like regarding so called private transactions.
Andy

 

[nlb21703]

I think you're gonna have a hard time moving it in general. It's a 26 which has been completely dethroned by the 43x. Plus if you factor in the transfer fee that $350 gun becomes a $400 gun quickly. Be glad you're not trying to sell a 27.

Thank you for the insight.

 

[aasbra]

I start at what seems fair. If selling locally, I expect to get less than if selling to a wider audience (GunBroker). If it doesn't sell, drop the price every week or so until it finds a new home, or the price meets the level where you decide that you would rather keep it.

If the latter occurs, wait till the next panic and sell it. It's not 2021 or 2022 prices now, but it runs in cycles.

 

[1775usmc]

The background/transfer fee kills a good deal. I'd say drop the price or offer to cover their transfer fee.

 

[Skully]

It's fair just everyone has got their "last gun" in this state. I got my last gun in during early 114, then got 5 more. It's why I can pass on a good deal because I bought my ccw, few bucketlist guns, etc all in the last year. Everyone panicked during covid who didn't have one or who wanted one more, then before 114 and after. It's fair priced but when you have to meet up to do a BG check that can kill a good deal as in Texas it would sell privately at 400 all day or maybe 450 fast still. 350 is fair sometimes it's not the price but just lack of funds available for people.