Sell them here when able (I think you might need a minimum number of posts) Places like these do not charge fees like gunbroker. Selling it on consignment is an option at your local LGS, but that could take some time. Selling it outright, or trading it in to your LGS is faster but they'll give you maybe 60% of the value (they have to be able to resell it and make a profit)

 

Trading always gets you a higher value. I have never traded where someone offered me 60%. Always high condition retail or MSRP if in mint.

 

Good suggestions from oneounceload, I've sold on GunBroker but they will charge you listing and selling fees. Gun show is a good option that eliminates the hassle of shipping and just about everything seems to be in high demand.

 

Thanks gents. I'll look into the requirements for selling here. I wondered what I could expect from a LGS and 60% doesn't surprise me. Fees for sites eat a large percentage of a lower value gun as well. I'm not the guy that thinks that my stuff is always worth full retail and I have to buy everything a wholesale. Just trying to find a good option given what I have. We do have occasional gun shows around. Anyone else?

 

Perhaps you could work them into the trade for the new gun. One hiccup when selling guns privately (for me) is knowing that the buyer is legal to own. I'd hate to take a chance on selling a gun to some one who would use it in a crime. Selling or swapping with an LGS covers this well.

 

Gunsinternational only requires a $15 listing fee. Numerous detailed and clear pictures are key to selling online.

Review some of the sales ads to see what else you should require as to payment etc. You need to set a price unlike Gunbroker.

It is more work and you have to be willing to negotiate your sales price some, so only you can answer if that is best for you. GI is well known, respected, and used extensively by gun dealers. Good luck!

 

Guns International.

 

Beat me to it

 

Most gun stores shy away from trades. They encourage consignment. Trades can be risky. 50% of MSRP is about all you will get. If you get more on trade they are probably making it up on the sale gun.

 

I recently sold a semi auto to a large retail outfit. The amount offered was tiered based on whether I wanted cash, store credit or was trading it in towards a same day purchase. The cash offer was obviously less, followed by the credit amount. I think the cash offer was around 65% of the used blue book price.

 

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As a new member you need 25 meaningful posts in the forums and then you will be able to buy, sell or trade here.
Steve

 

Thanks Steve and all. This is not a rush situation and I appreciate the feedback very much. You won't see a bunch of lame posts to get to 25. I'm not that guy and actually the opposite. Figuring the cost of doing business on GI, it would be the $15 fee plus whatever my FFL will charge to ship correct?

 

You don't need an FFL to ship a shotgun. You can ship it yourself, but it must be shipped to an FFL if the buyer is not a resident of your state. The buyer will pay the transfer fee when they pick up the shotgun.

I've had very good luck on GunBroker. Often a couple of people will get into bidding contest and end up paying almost new price.

 

Another alternative: Do you have a local trap shooting range or gun club? Most have a cork message board - I’ve sold a few quite easily by simply posting a physical ad there.


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Another option is mewe.com, No fees

 

You need to include a picture of your driver's license when shipping to most FFL holders. Make sure that the buyer's FFL dealer will accept from an individual. Many won't but that is only their internal policy.

It should go without saying, but pack everything so it would be safe to be air dropped from 1,000 ft. If it is a high value item, I ship USPS Registered Mail. They have strict requirements on exterior box but nothing that is too onerous.

Less valuable gets shipped Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation. Good luck!

 

Try your local gun shop to see if they take consignment. Usually less than 20% commission and no shipping or paperwork hassles.