Local gun shows and Armslist FTF deals are your best bet - no commissions, taxes or other fees. Although there are rare exceptions, the vast majority of LGS and pawn shops will LOWBALL you.
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Best way to sell guns.
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one eye joe
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IMHO---THE BEST WAY TO SELL FIREARMS IS ON GUN BROKER. YOU WILL REACH THE LARGEST AUDIENCE, AND REALIZE THE MAXIMUM PROFIT, WHILE AVOIDING ANY HAGGLING ABOUT PRICE, ETC.....
THE PROCESS IS VERY SIMPLE, AND ONLY REQUIRES BASIC COMPUTER, AND PHOTO SKILLS. THE GB SITE HAS TIPS FOR SELLERS, THAT WILL ASSIST YOU. THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE A RELATIVE, THAT IS AN FFL, PUTS YOU AT A GREAT ADVANTAGE, ESP WITH REGARD TO SHIPPING COSTS. FFL TO FFL SALES ARE TROUBLE FREE---AND SHIPPING OUT OF YOUR AREA, SHOULD NOT EVEN BE A CONSIDERATION. ALSO, YOU CAN REQUEST THE TYPE OF PAYMENT YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE WITH......
I HAVE SOLD A NUMBER OF HANDGUNS, AND RIFLES ON GB. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS, EVEN AS A MERE INDIVIDUAL, SHIPPING TO A BUYER'S FFL. I HAVE FOUND PEOPLE ON GB TO BE HONEST. ALL WE HAVE ON GB IS OUR REPUTATION--WHICH IS EXPRESSED BY FEEDBACK FROM BOTH BUYER AND SELLER, AFTER EACH TRANSACTION IS COMPLETED. THIS FEEDBACK IS EASILY CHECKED, BEFORE YOU DEAL WITH A PERSON.......
FOR INSTANCE, I HAVE AN A+ RATING FOR 36 TRANSACTIONS, SINCE I BEGAN MY DEALING, IN 2008. MY REPUTATION IS MY LIFELINE ON GB. SOMEONE WHO CONTEMPLATES BUYING FROM ME, CAN REST ASSURED, AFTER READING MY FEEDBACK, THAT MY FIREARM WILL NOT BE MIS-REPRESENTED. ALSO, I WILL COMMUNICATE WITH THEM, AT EVERY STEP IN THE PROCESS. THE GUN WILL BE VERY WELL PACKAGED, ENSURED AND TRACKED, SO THAT IT WILL ARRIVE, IN A TIMELY FASHION, JUST AS IT WAS DESCRIBED.....
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Bill In Texas
Member
Whatca got?? LOL!
Florida Guy
Member
The best advice I can offer is to do your homework and find true market value for each gun. A good source is GB in the ended auctions. That way you won't be giving them away, and you'll know how much you can afford to negotiate.
GavinLee
Member
Last summer I sold a model 19-3 on this site and was very pleased with the whole results. When the funds came I took it to my FFL and he mailed it to the buyer's FFL and it was a done deal. The new owner was very pleased with the gun and I felt that I got a fair price. Two very pleased forum members. Can't beat that!
Gunbroker has worked well for me as both a buyer and seller.
To determine actual market values I search the completed auctions and sort by the number if bids. This is the true market value that is determined by willing buyers and sellers.
As a buyer I ignore auctions with a reserved price. I have not been successful in having reserved price auctions accept fair and reasonable bids.
As a seller I set the starting bid at $0.99 with no reserve. This attracts lots of bidders and watchers. It is fun to watch the bids hit during the final twenty minutes of the auction. I have always gotten fair final bids that are in line with the average final bids on the searched completed auctions.
To determine actual market values I search the completed auctions and sort by the number if bids. This is the true market value that is determined by willing buyers and sellers.
As a buyer I ignore auctions with a reserved price. I have not been successful in having reserved price auctions accept fair and reasonable bids.
As a seller I set the starting bid at $0.99 with no reserve. This attracts lots of bidders and watchers. It is fun to watch the bids hit during the final twenty minutes of the auction. I have always gotten fair final bids that are in line with the average final bids on the searched completed auctions.
And where are you at? Heck, if you're just across town I could stop by and shop!
Triathloncoach
Member
If I had S&W Revolvers to sell without a doubt I would target S&W Enthusiasts. This is the place. And with many of the members belonging here for years, their (our) desire to protect our reputation will provide you buyers with at worst reasonable integrity.
I have found selling via a local "Gun Auction", with on line Proxibid access to be one of the best ways to get top dollar for your guns. It will cost you (usually) about 15% auction fee. It has been my experience that I have obtained enough of difference on the selling prices that the 15% is made up for in the results. I am lucky in having three auction houses that have 2 -3 Gun & Sporting Goods auctions a year each, and two of them have on-line Proxibid access. What's nice is they handle all the shipping etc. And, you can attend the auction and buy someone else's guns there also.
