A question fromthe newbie - The Firearms Forum

attheballfield · 09-13-2011, 08:32 PM

Hey all,

First I want to say this site is the best I have ever experienced with the knowledge level.

I am trying to assist with a collection of various firearms, mostly shotguns and several rifles. I have received help from several outstanding members on the identification of some weapons I had no idea about.

Now I dont really wont to have the collection go to a non-gun auction, and the woman doesnt either but I dont really know the best way to sell the firearms.

Can any of you give some ideas or pointers to reputable dealers or the best way to sell these, some are fairly collectable.
I am in NC if that helps.

Thanks
Steve

ofitg · 09-13-2011, 09:06 PM

After you do some research and determine what the guns are worth, you might check with the various gun dealers in your area and find one who will sell the guns on consignment. The dealer might get 10 or 15 percent of the sale price.

It will probably take longer than an auction, but you are less likely to get burned.

gdmoody · 09-13-2011, 09:41 PM

There are dealers in my area that buy collections. Once you do establish the value of them, check with some of the dealers in your area, as ofitg mentioned, there might be some in your area that will do the same!

pickenup · 09-13-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by attheballfield

I dont really wont to have the collection go to a non-gun auction

Are you talking local auction, or online auction?

Vladimir · 09-14-2011, 12:12 AM

Are these collectibles are common/modern? Collectibles should go online I think, someone across the country who is looking for THAT gun might pay a lot more than someone local. If they are the kind of thing that are readily available, options abound!

attheballfield · 09-14-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

Are you talking local auction, or online auction?

Local, I have spoke with her and she doesnt like that idea due to we are in a small market.

attheballfield · 09-14-2011, 04:55 AM

Thanks guys I will look into local gun dealers and see what I can find out

attheballfield · 09-14-2011, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladimir

Are these collectibles are common/modern? Collectibles should go online I think, someone across the country who is looking for THAT gun might pay a lot more than someone local. If they are the kind of thing that are readily available, options abound!

Most of the weapons are old shotguns and some old rifles, she has some modern stuff to though. I just havent educated myself on the firearms selling online regulations yet

09-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#1
attheballfield Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 27	A question fromthe newbie Hey all, First I want to say this site is the best I have ever experienced with the knowledge level. I am trying to assist with a collection of various firearms, mostly shotguns and several rifles. I have received help from several outstanding members on the identification of some weapons I had no idea about. Now I dont really wont to have the collection go to a non-gun auction, and the woman doesnt either but I dont really know the best way to sell the firearms. Can any of you give some ideas or pointers to reputable dealers or the best way to sell these, some are fairly collectable. I am in NC if that helps. Thanks Steve -->

09-13-2011, 09:06 PM	#2
ofitg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,447	Re: A question fromthe newbie After you do some research and determine what the guns are worth, you might check with the various gun dealers in your area and find one who will sell the guns on consignment. The dealer might get 10 or 15 percent of the sale price. It will probably take longer than an auction, but you are less likely to get burned.

09-13-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,344	Re: A question fromthe newbie There are dealers in my area that buy collections. Once you do establish the value of them, check with some of the dealers in your area, as ofitg mentioned, there might be some in your area that will do the same! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

09-14-2011, 12:12 AM	#5
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: A question fromthe newbie Are these collectibles are common/modern? Collectibles should go online I think, someone across the country who is looking for THAT gun might pay a lot more than someone local. If they are the kind of thing that are readily available, options abound! __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"

09-14-2011, 04:55 AM	#7
attheballfield Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 27	Re: A question fromthe newbie Thanks guys I will look into local gun dealers and see what I can find out