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Gun for sale or trade...big mistake!
I have sold many guns on Armslist and everything always went through very
smoothly. We just met at a popular parking lot near my house, they gave me the cash, and both parties were happy. Sometimes I even had a few minutes of nice conversation talking about guns or hunting with the buyers. Well recently I advertised a Taurus .380 and stated "for sale" or "trade". I thought I might trade someone for a nice gun, but I must have gotten 40 or 50 text messages and people were wanting to trade everything from plywood siding and old fishing gear to tattoo work. I got text messages at midnignt, and 3am and my phone woke my wife up and she was REALLY MAD! From now on it is cash only and the price is FIRM in my ads!
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12-13-2013, 05:45 PM
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I would trade siding for a Taurus! Even a tattoo.
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12-13-2013, 06:05 PM
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You are right about that. I just had some guns up for sale or trade. put in my post -trade for Sig gun !!! I had guys ask me to trade for a old car. CASH ONLY for now on...
This is a bad time to sell guns. After the Holidays will be better..
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12-13-2013, 06:07 PM
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Interested in some used rugs? How about dentures? 
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Soooo.... What kind of tatoo are you getting? 
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12-13-2013, 06:07 PM
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Plywood's expensive..
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12-13-2013, 06:12 PM
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I'll rub your feet for the Taurus...well, maybe one foot.
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12-13-2013, 06:14 PM
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12-13-2013, 06:15 PM
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I had a guy once offer to trade a television for a gun I advertised in the local paper.
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12-13-2013, 06:50 PM
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On a musician's ad board I once had a guitar listed (with my phone number) for sale for $1800 or "interesting trade". A guy called me and asked if I would trade it for a "fun date" with his girlfriend. I told him I was happily married and in my 50's. He said "well, my mom is hot".
I suggested to him that to get my 1800 bucks worth all three of them would need to stain my house and seal my driveway. After a moment of silence and with total sincerity he told me he'd check with them and get back to me.
And they have the right to vote!
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12-13-2013, 06:59 PM
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This is why if I ever want to get shed of a common make and model firearm I take it to a trusted dealer and put it up on consignment sale. I don't have to deal with folks, I don't have to deal with the transfer myself. I think it's worth 10 or 15 percent of the sale to avoid this sort of thing.
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. I think it's worth 10 or 15 percent of the sale to avoid this sort of thing.
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You must be good buddies with your dealer. 20% - 33% around here...
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12-13-2013, 07:18 PM
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I have sold many guns on Armslist and everything always went through very
smoothly. We just met at a popular parking lot near my house, they gave me the cash, and both parties were happy. Sometimes I even had a few minutes of nice conversation talking about guns or hunting with the buyers. Well recently I advertised a Taurus .380 and stated "for sale" or "trade". I thought I might trade someone for a nice gun, but I must have gotten 40 or 50 text messages and people were wanting to trade everything from plywood siding and old fishing gear to tattoo work. I got text messages at midnignt, and 3am and my phone woke my wife up and she was REALLY MAD! From now on it is cash only and the price is FIRM in my ads!
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You do know we have this modern invention called e-mail that does not wake the momma bear right? Yeah I have received some stupid stuff for offers like a bicycle, used I Phone, small block Chevy engine, bow and arrows and my favorite inner tubes. I'm not making this stuff up.
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12-13-2013, 07:24 PM
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I traded a bunch of old motorcycle tires for a brand new Glock. I traded a bunch of my target stands for a brand new Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec 1911. And yes, I have traded welding work for ammo, as my signature line states.
I like the barter system.
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12-13-2013, 07:36 PM
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I once traded some smoking pipes (Mershaun, Caminetto, etc ) for a brand new model 52-2 in the box.
But for a Taurus, maybe a couple cigars.
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12-13-2013, 07:45 PM
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Times are tuff all over the world, i'd rather do a trade (with something i don't need) for some thing i need
then spend cash on it. But sending someone a text in the middle of night is realy bad taste 
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It's like everyone wants a gun, but few actually have cash these days...
I've had a Sony surround sound entertainment system offered for a ruger lc380. The man said he has very little experience with guns, he's 62 and disabled and his son stole his desert eagle. So he stole his son's surround sound system to trade for another gun. This guy was very... Off?
the original point and click interface, by Smith and Wesson
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12-13-2013, 07:51 PM
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You must be good buddies with your dealer. 20% - 33% around here...
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Here to --My LGS sold my sig for $700 -he wanted $150. Did you know if it doesn't sell and you want the gun back you have to Reg. it again in your name. That's 25 bucks. I found out the hard way.
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12-13-2013, 10:02 PM
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Are the dentures already worn in?
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I have a tatoo of a battleship that I'll give you for it.
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12-13-2013, 10:20 PM
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I'll rub your feet for the Taurus...well, maybe one foot.
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I sold the Taurus for cash but I do have painful spur on my heal and I will give you a shiny new quarter if you rub it.
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Are the dentures already worn in?
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Why, you got a Registered Mag to trade?
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I sold the Taurus for cash but I do have painful spur on my heal and I will give you a shiny new quarter if you rub it.
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That's funny............................... .and gross at the same time
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I can't stop laughing. You guys are too much!!
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I sold the Taurus for cash but I do have painful spur on my heal and I will give you a shiny new quarter if you rub it.
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A whole quarter...for reals? Okay, what's the catch?
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Why yes, yes I am! Been dealing with em since they opened their store in 1980 and they are good friends.
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As a rule, it's best to allow first contacts by email only. That way you control timing, responses etc. I never give out my phone number on any potential sale until terms have been agreed to on both side. Keeps tire kickers to a minimum too.
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As a rule, it's best to allow first contacts by email only.
That way you control timing, responses etc. I never give out my phone number on any potential sale until terms have been agreed to on both side. Keeps tire kickers to a minimum too.
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You also limit input.
Texting is way easier, and a lot of your potential customers are lazy. One must cater to his clientele.
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You have to be specific about trades. I notice on Armslist that the fewer the words you use in your ad, the crazier the responses you'll get. I had one listed there a few months ago and was clear that the only trade I would consider was fixing the axles on my truck and that it had to be done right. I actually had a mechanic contact me and we did business. Just have to be specific is all.
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