Get a general sense of the worth of each gun, and then see if you can sell them on consignment at a local gun store that has a Gunbroker.com account. That's probably the simplest way.
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Need some advice concerning firearms that I have inherited.
We just had a death in the family, and I was the recipient of this person’s firearm collection. There are 14 in the collection ranging from shotguns, bolt action, semiautomatic rifles and pistols, and revolvers. There are a couple of high end firearms, and 2 antiques, one a functioning pistol, the other a non-functioning shotgun. Most are in what I would consider very good to excellent condition. This family member took meticulous care of these.
I really have no need for any of these, although, it is hard to say I have enough already.
I have trying to figure out the best way to sell these off. I have thought of Gunbroker.com and Guns.com, not not sure about having to deal with the hassle and have heard some horror stories. I have been active on EBay, so not new to selling online, but this dealing with firearms. Have also thought of going to the sites that specialize in each and sell them there if that is an option. For example, one of the pistols is a Sig, so could list it here.
I have also been trying to decide do I sell them individually or as a collection?
Thoughts? Ideas?
We just had a death in the family, and I was the recipient of this person’s firearm collection. There are 14 in the collection ranging from shotguns, bolt action, semiautomatic rifles and pistols, and revolvers. There are a couple of high end firearms, and 2 antiques, one a functioning pistol, the other a non-functioning shotgun. Most are in what I would consider very good to excellent condition. This family member took meticulous care of these.
I really have no need for any of these, although, it is hard to say I have enough already.
I have trying to figure out the best way to sell these off. I have thought of Gunbroker.com and Guns.com, not not sure about having to deal with the hassle and have heard some horror stories. I have been active on EBay, so not new to selling online, but this dealing with firearms. Have also thought of going to the sites that specialize in each and sell them there if that is an option. For example, one of the pistols is a Sig, so could list it here.
I have also been trying to decide do I sell them individually or as a collection?
Thoughts? Ideas?
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Agreed. GB might be a good choice to get an idea of value, or go to a collectors firearms store.Get a general sense of the worth of each gun, and then see if you can sell them on consignment at a local gun store that has a Gunbroker.com account. That's probably the simplest way.
In Houston there a store actually called "Collectors Firearms". They're always happy to
talk valuation and chit chat about the lineage. No charge either, Of course they're happy to buy,
but at 30% less than whats it's worth. In some cases it may be worth dumping them and take
the 30% hit as just a time saver.
Did this person that passed away mention any of this to you before ? Had he talked about if other people in the family were older something he would like them to have ? Did he entrust you to pass them down through the family. Not trying to beat you up. I've seen it so many times before other people in family will say I wish I known he was selling them, I'd bought that one.I really have no need for any of these, although, it is hard to say I have enough already.
I'd really think about it before selling any of them.
Funny that Collector Firearms got mentioned. Reached out to them, they are interested in some of them, but they are not buying anything until later in the summer. I am not in a hurry, but I do not have the space to store them.
Have reached out to 2 local gun stores, but they are further away. Unfortunately, the nearest store to me is a pawn shop, and not sure if I would get decent value.
This is my wife side of the family, they are a small family. Just her and 4 cousins left. None of them shoot or hunt, except for my wife. None of these firearms have any sentimental value to us or them, and 2 of them live in countries that highly regulate ownership, not even sure they could bring them in.
Have reached out to 2 local gun stores, but they are further away. Unfortunately, the nearest store to me is a pawn shop, and not sure if I would get decent value.
This is my wife side of the family, they are a small family. Just her and 4 cousins left. None of them shoot or hunt, except for my wife. None of these firearms have any sentimental value to us or them, and 2 of them live in countries that highly regulate ownership, not even sure they could bring them in.
Yeah, I can't swear to it but I think Collectors was sold or had some financial difficulties.Funny that Collector Firearms got mentioned. Reached out to them, they are interested in some of them, but they are not buying anything until later in the summer. I am not in a hurry, but I do not have the space to store them.
They were mysteriously closed for a month and a half, reopened with all new staff. They
claimed that had to do "inventory" due to new software.
My .02? They were either sold, or they had trouble with the ATF. No brick and mortar
store just closes for almost 2 months.
But I did a FFL transfer with them ($20 btw) the other day. They're just as good as ever
and their inventory is mind blowing.
I had a similar experience and found a LGS that has a Gunbroker account. They took the guns on consignment with the understanding that they get a 15% commission on the sale. They did all of the paperwork, packing, shipping, etc. They were also able to determine what the market value of each firearm was, and what a reasonable sale price would be. When a gun sold, they called me, and I came in a picked up a check. I wasn't in a hurry for the money, so I didn't have to compromise on getting a much lower price, which would have happened if I tried to sell the guns outright to the FFL, assuming he would buy them. It took a while for all of the guns to sell, but it was relatively painless for me.
As previously stated GB is an option, a LGS consignment is another decent route.
Have you considered Bass Pro/ Cabelas gun room? Heck I'm not sure they still do this everywhere post-covid. But it might be worth looking into, they'll look at the guns and give you a fair appraisal. Whether you do business from there certainly will depend.
Occasionally I would see a high end shotgun in their room in NOVA and think, hmm I wonder if I could bundle a few things up and trade them in against that item.
Have you considered Bass Pro/ Cabelas gun room? Heck I'm not sure they still do this everywhere post-covid. But it might be worth looking into, they'll look at the guns and give you a fair appraisal. Whether you do business from there certainly will depend.
Occasionally I would see a high end shotgun in their room in NOVA and think, hmm I wonder if I could bundle a few things up and trade them in against that item.
Welcome to the forum.
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The best way to sell these is likely to consign them through local FFL dealers. They generally handle everything involved in marketing them, including online marketing, and transferring them for a modest 15% to 20% fee. Collector Firearms is not the only dealer in the area.
Consignment is generally much better than selling them to a dealer.
Note that in order to offer anything for sale here, even via PM, you must have a minimum number of posts.
The best way to sell these is likely to consign them through local FFL dealers. They generally handle everything involved in marketing them, including online marketing, and transferring them for a modest 15% to 20% fee. Collector Firearms is not the only dealer in the area.
Consignment is generally much better than selling them to a dealer.
I think the easiest way to sell them all would be to consign them to a local FFL but expect to take a 15%-20% hit on each one sold. I honestly don't think you'd have any problem selling them here in the classifieds if you started listing them. It wouldn't have to be a stressful process either, list one at a time if you aren't in a hurry and see how it goes. If its not working out then find a FFL and go that route.
I went to the Marketplace to look up the information, rules, etc., but it says I do not have permission to view the pages. is It not possible to view the rules?Welcome to the forum.
Note that in order to offer anything for sale here, even via PM, you must have a minimum number of posts.
The best way to sell these is likely to consign them through local FFL dealers. They generally handle everything involved in marketing them, including online marketing, and transferring them for a modest 15% to 20% fee. Collector Firearms is not the only dealer in the area.
Consignment is generally much better than selling them to a dealer.
I dealt with a similar situation a couple of years ago. My best friend passed away and I sold off his collection for his wife.
First: do your homework! Find out exactly what each one is and what it's worth. Checking the completed auctions on Gun Broker is a good way to get a ballpark value. But be aware that collectibles on GB tend to sell a bit high.
Also decide if you want maximum profit or just to get rid of them. If the goal is simply to sell them and be done with it, cut your prices a bit so that they sell quickly.
Does your state allow private sales between individuals? If not your only option is to go through a FFL. If so, you can sell many yourself locally
With my friends collection, his wife only wanted to be done with them. So I priced them to make a profit for her, but at a good price for a fast sale. Some I sold locally through Armslist and a local gun board. The bulk of them I took to a gun show. Rented some tables and sold them there. We took 73 guns to the show and came home with 11. Made a very nice pile of cash for his wife.
First: do your homework! Find out exactly what each one is and what it's worth. Checking the completed auctions on Gun Broker is a good way to get a ballpark value. But be aware that collectibles on GB tend to sell a bit high.
Also decide if you want maximum profit or just to get rid of them. If the goal is simply to sell them and be done with it, cut your prices a bit so that they sell quickly.
Does your state allow private sales between individuals? If not your only option is to go through a FFL. If so, you can sell many yourself locally
With my friends collection, his wife only wanted to be done with them. So I priced them to make a profit for her, but at a good price for a fast sale. Some I sold locally through Armslist and a local gun board. The bulk of them I took to a gun show. Rented some tables and sold them there. We took 73 guns to the show and came home with 11. Made a very nice pile of cash for his wife.
Had not considered selling them at a gun show. Will look into it.
Great option! I was going to mention putting them on consignment locally, but if there is a GB Seller that does that kind of work, it would take a load off of your handsI had a similar experience and found a LGS that has a Gunbroker account. They took the guns on consignment with the understanding that they get a 15% commission on the sale. They did all of the paperwork, packing, shipping, etc. They were also able to determine what the market value of each firearm was, and what a reasonable sale price would be. When a gun sold, they called me, and I came in a picked up a check. I wasn't in a hurry for the money, so I didn't have to compromise on getting a much lower price, which would have happened if I tried to sell the guns outright to the FFL, assuming he would buy them. It took a while for all of the guns to sell, but it was relatively painless for me.
You'll have access to the marketplace after a period of participation on the forum.
the best way to go about selling is to sell yourself. If you do consignment your going to give up 20-30 percent, also you run the risk of a shop closing and good lucjk getting them back.
I would go on Guns international and they have just about every gun listed and prices are current. Sell them on there and go through ffl and have buyer pay for shipping. Might take a little ,longer but that will maximize your dollars. USPS money order is the way to go, because you can take the money order to your local PO and they can verify that it was drawn fro the PO.
As you stated, specific guns like the dog will sell on this site np. I guess it's just a matter of how fast you want to put cash in your pocket. One other thing, I read one member mentioned cabelas, if you want to get bent over and given less than half the value I would stay away from those thieves. Good luck and you might just list them on here, after all we all like guns regardless if it's a sig or not lol.
I would go on Guns international and they have just about every gun listed and prices are current. Sell them on there and go through ffl and have buyer pay for shipping. Might take a little ,longer but that will maximize your dollars. USPS money order is the way to go, because you can take the money order to your local PO and they can verify that it was drawn fro the PO.
As you stated, specific guns like the dog will sell on this site np. I guess it's just a matter of how fast you want to put cash in your pocket. One other thing, I read one member mentioned cabelas, if you want to get bent over and given less than half the value I would stay away from those thieves. Good luck and you might just list them on here, after all we all like guns regardless if it's a sig or not lol.
Will put some up.We’d love to see pictures
do you have a local gun forum you could list them on?
Would need to check to see if there is a local forum, my guess is yes.
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