what's it like selling a used firearm to a shop vs trying to sell it here on this forum? like how much of a better price can i fetch here vs the shop? how much of an administrative hassle is it to sell to someone on the forum vs at a shop? the firearm in question is a Mossberg 590a1 in good shape. selling because i want a different shotgun
selling used firearms
- Thread starter alpinedisco
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It depends on the store in question, them buying it outright is usually your lowest return option. Expect to be offered 60% of retail value or less. Consignment can be better, typically 20% commission (usually the slowest way to sell). Selling here on the EE you are required to verify the buyers PAL and deal with shipping as well as posting good photos and responding to inquiries. This nets you full used value at the cost of your time and effort. I have never found private sales to be difficult, some buyers and sellers can be man children however that is a small minority, 99% are excellent to deal with just know when to walk away when they aren't.
Few stores will buy an item outright, but any that offer this usually make it very clear that this is a good way to lose a significant portion of the value of your item. If you need the cash quick, this is your option - but you will get pennies on the dollar.
Consignment is easy enough, depending on the store. Most reputable shops have a strong online presence and can reach a national audience, they also have the experience dealing with shipping, valuation, etc. But, you pay for that convenience - often upwards of 40% of the sale price will go towards the store dealing with the sale. Some shops are better than others when it comes to consignment sales, do your homework and ask lots of questions.
Private sales are... interesting. Sure, you get the entire sale price in your back pocket - but you deal with all of the hassle involved in selling an item. CGN may be better than the average marketplace, but it's not really any different than selling on a platform like Facebook Marketplace, being that you'll see all kinds passing through.
Pick your poison, there are pros and cons with each avenue.
Consignment is easy enough, depending on the store. Most reputable shops have a strong online presence and can reach a national audience, they also have the experience dealing with shipping, valuation, etc. But, you pay for that convenience - often upwards of 40% of the sale price will go towards the store dealing with the sale. Some shops are better than others when it comes to consignment sales, do your homework and ask lots of questions.
Private sales are... interesting. Sure, you get the entire sale price in your back pocket - but you deal with all of the hassle involved in selling an item. CGN may be better than the average marketplace, but it's not really any different than selling on a platform like Facebook Marketplace, being that you'll see all kinds passing through.
Pick your poison, there are pros and cons with each avenue.
Consignments and Auctions usually take anywhere from 14 to 30 per cent depending on the selling price and how you want to be paid out. Selling direct to a store will net you maybe 50 to 60% of the item.
I'd try what guntech advised.
I'd try what guntech advised.
