Kimberpross
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The struggle is real..
Gun show dilemma
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That is a fabulous idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A venue where there was security and a police presence, where people who wanted to get rid of guns for any reason could do so as long as they were the legitimate owners of those same guns. In Virginia every transaction is through an FFL or it is illegal (new law) That would eliminate any "owner" who was not legitimate and would bring in some guns that might even be contributed to be destroyed other wise.
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Gun Buyers Anonymous Will not work as you will only meet new people to make deals with!
I feel your pain! If you've got extra ammo, scopes or knives that you'll never use, take those.
You should also take a bunch of cash. Table holders get first crack at goodies during set-up and you never know what will show up!
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I have been there, and usually manage to sell 1-2 in gun shows, but end up buying 2-3, so I end up going backwards, number and $ wise...so my advice is coming from someone who is not too successful at that but going at it:
Here is how I generally go about rationalizing what to bring in there:
1. Sell non-collectibles, newer if you have some (I have a dozen or so, bought on whims, would not buy again)
2. Sell the less valuable, duplicative specimen (I assume you have some) - no boxes, lower quality, more common
3. Find a core theme (if you can) - say, collect DA revolvers from post war, pre-80s and divest what is 'non core'
4. Look at the various random purchases that you WILL NOT buy again if you walked in today in the store...
Good luck and let us know how you did!
When I kick the bucket, my son will inherit all my guns. But my wife and I will be moving out of state in about 18 months. So I have started to thin the herd a little to make the move easier. I've sold several on this site. Whenever I mention selling a gun to my son his reply is usually " yeah but wait a minute" lol
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Like "grayman50" above, I am blessed to have a son and 4 grandsons who are gun guys. My plan was to let my son inherit all of them and distribute as he saw fit when his time as caretaker is up. But I've lived longer than I figured (looking at 79 years old) so now I'm more inclined to let my son have his pick and divide the rest amongst the grandsons so they can start enjoying them. Then he can divvy his up later. I'll keep 10-15 favorites to satisfy my collecting and shooting needs - can't quit cold turkey.
Keep in the family if possible. Thanks S&W forum.
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I recently sold a couple I have had since age 16 or so. Sellers remorse has set it in. I reason "I didn't need the Money".
And we all have said - I once had...... I wish I had never sold it. I guess that is why guns end up in estates instead of sold by owner.
So I say to myself - I ain't ready to die yet so I am holding on to the one's that give me pleasure. Let another 10 years go by.
And we all have said - I once had...... I wish I had never sold it. I guess that is why guns end up in estates instead of sold by owner.
So I say to myself - I ain't ready to die yet so I am holding on to the one's that give me pleasure. Let another 10 years go by.
I don't have kids yet, but I will eventually. If they don't want mine, I'll find someone who does. It ain't about money per se
I would say to go to the show, take a few guns that have not seen the light of day for untold years, price them where you will not be sorry if they do sell and plan on what you will replace them with! Seriously, if gun show prices in your area are like prices in my area, few will change owners…
I have been thinking the same thing last couple years...then I pick up a tip on
a collection being sold or a clue on a forum board and that thought vanishes.
Much like the above info....
5 pre 19's.......see ya at Madisonville....
Me too. I've been buying and selling/trading guns for more than 50 years. I'm in my mid 70's now, have some serious medical issues and no children or nieces or nephews that would have any interest in my guns. I don't want to burden my wife and have given her the names of some trusted friends to help her sell what's left when the time comes. Meanwhile, I'm still kicking and have been selectively selling off piece by piece. I like to sell on the respective forums because the guns will be going to someone who truly appreciates them and not to a dealer merely looking to make a quick flip profit; and I can offer a fair price as there is no commission to pay as would be the case if I used a broker or auction site.
It is hard to pick which to sell off. Most of what I have left have been with me for a long time and some are my regular shooters (though I don't shoot nearly as much as I used to). I have to keep in mind that the fine guns I'm selling off are going to good homes where they will hopefully be enjoyed, but if they are subsequently re- sold, oh well, I've done the same in my time. Of course, after selling a few, I sometimes pick up on something I want and have never owned before (got a 5" pre-27 coming my way). When I get the urge to buy something I see at a show or online, it's usually something nice that I have already owned in the past and I remind myself, been there - done that, and move on in sell mode.
Heaven help us all.
It is hard to pick which to sell off. Most of what I have left have been with me for a long time and some are my regular shooters (though I don't shoot nearly as much as I used to). I have to keep in mind that the fine guns I'm selling off are going to good homes where they will hopefully be enjoyed, but if they are subsequently re- sold, oh well, I've done the same in my time. Of course, after selling a few, I sometimes pick up on something I want and have never owned before (got a 5" pre-27 coming my way). When I get the urge to buy something I see at a show or online, it's usually something nice that I have already owned in the past and I remind myself, been there - done that, and move on in sell mode.
Heaven help us all.
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Yeah, I can relate to the OPs issue. After working as a dealer for years it shouldn't be so hard to let go of things, I bought sold and traded all the time then. After I semi-retired it still wasn't too hard to let some guns go (still had bills to pay) but over time it got harder. Some of the ones I have left have a personal link or they are ones I always wanted and finally got. Still love to set up at some of the shows but I am more likely to be selling ammo (chronic ammo collector and hoarder so there's always some I can sell LOL) or odds and ends of gun related stuff. Problem there is I often end up finding another gun I have to have!
I'm lucky that both my kids like guns and at least one of my grandsons is fascinated with them too. I've already passed a few on to them and more will follow. Some of the ones I still have are earmarked for them as well. Just hanging on to them for my own enjoyment right now. I keep records on what I have to give them a guide on anything they decide to sell after I'm gone. I try and keep it up to date since I still find things to buy and occasionally manage to sell one or two. But it takes bit of personal debating to decide what I'm willing to let go off!
I'm lucky that both my kids like guns and at least one of my grandsons is fascinated with them too. I've already passed a few on to them and more will follow. Some of the ones I still have are earmarked for them as well. Just hanging on to them for my own enjoyment right now. I keep records on what I have to give them a guide on anything they decide to sell after I'm gone. I try and keep it up to date since I still find things to buy and occasionally manage to sell one or two. But it takes bit of personal debating to decide what I'm willing to let go off!
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OP, I'm doing the same thing this weekend in KC, joining a good friend and sharing his table. Three Ballards, an 1894 in 32-20, and another Marlins Takedown 1894 in 25-20. Along with molds, dies, ammo, and various other small items. Very difficult to part with things you loved to shoot, load or cast with. I'm 70 and shaping what I'll pass on. But whittling down is not nearly as fun as gearing up.
javbike
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I can't do it sell what ?
AJ
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A friend of mine has the problem of needing to thin the herd. His answer was to buy several 50 gun safes to take the overflow from this safe.
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