Its a rock river arms flat top A4 with fixed stock, 20" chrome moly barrel with a 1:9 twist it cost me $934 after taxes, and I bought a carry handle(fulton armory) for another $100, a boresnake, and CLP. I only shot 110 rounds of brass cased ammo in this gun, it is like new. Have the original box and manual, even the brass that went through the firearm. one 20 round magazine also.
If it a gun shop how much money could i expect?
I was thinking that private sale around at least $850 for everything does that seem fair?
2007-12-08 08:07:53 · 8 answers · asked by notthenameiwanted 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
You are on th right track. Bump it up to $950 and let the morons talk you down so they think that they got a super deal. Because you are not selling to a dealer, make them pay for the extras!!! You are the dealer and they are the customer!!! This is the only time that you can do this. Gun shops pay for the gun-not grips, extra magazines, etc. I used to sell privately every once in a while but quit because of all the idiots. Below are some good tips to weed out the carpetbaggers and con-men.
Tip One: Some idiot will say, "What's the least that you'll take fer it."
This idiot is usually a bonehead who wants to resell it to make a nickel.
Your response is, "The least is what we agree to." If he does not like that then he was never worth dealing with in the first place. These "Haney" types (remember that guy from Green Acres?) are all over and are easy to get rid of after you let them know you are on to them.
Tip Two: Another idiot will say, "I can get one down the road at the gun shop cheaper than that." You say, "Oh really? Then I guess you can get a new one."
Tip Three: Avoiding the sympathy game. He'll say, "My nephew has lukemia and he would sure like a gun like this." Verbally respect the lie but stand your ground. He is trying to rip you off.
Tip Four: Weed out any phone call prospects by not coming down at all on the asking price. This works for people who you suspect are trying to cheat you. If you profile their voice and have a bad feeling than say it is sold already.
Tip Five: NEVER deal with anyone who does not have a sincere interest in buying the gun for themselves. These guys read the gun ads on for the gun model, price and phone number. These are wannabe dealers who are trying to make a profit by lying and conning you.
Tip Six: NEVER agree to meet a prospective buyer at a location other than your house . Let them come to your house, UNLESS you are at a gun show. Do not spend a drop of gas because this is a tactic that con-men use. Don't make it convenient for them at all. This is another weed out tactic. Worried about security? Make them think that there is always someone at home and get their phone number if caller ID does not permit it. Chances are they will assume that you have a loaded gun nearby so they know not to be stupid.
These tips are mostly for sales by printed ads but can also be beneficial in a gun show setting.
Private sales can be very difficult and if you get tired of waiting trade it in to a gun shop before getting ripped off out of desperation. At least at a gun shop you know you are being screwed and you are not confronted by a retired factory worker with a bad Elvis wig, outdated polyester clothes, and cowboy boots. This description is based on a true person where I live and not made up. Older retired factory men are the ones who try to rip you off then they go to the gunshow and make up the difference in money (their profit). I have not done a private sale in eight years because of these idiots. There were some good apples but most were rotten. By the way, a gun shop will usually pay 50% of a used guns worth in order to turn a profit. I have helped out in a shop and know how the deal works with used guns. Good luck and keep a record of the sale!
2007-12-08 17:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, I suspect it comes down to a marketing analysis to determine whether it will be profitable. My dad lives in Columbia, MO (home of the Walton family). There are two Walmarts. One sells guns and the other doesn't. The only thing I can figure is one is by a major highway and the other is in a more suburban area.
2016-04-08 01:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Private sale: I'd say around $700. I wouldn't think you could get $850 for it. That seems a little steep.
Even a Thompson .45 caliber machine gun BRAND NEW with a drum clip, stick clip, case, and a cleaning kit only costs around a $1,000. I know because I almost bought this exact same thing from a dealer at a gun show.
Don't pawn it off though. You'll get very little for it.
2007-12-08 08:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, I'd ask for that.
Then, if you don't get many bites, consider some of your best offers if there are any. (There should be).
A pawn shop or a gun shop has to mark it up to about what it's worth anyway, so they'll have to give you considerably less... just the nature of doing business with a reseller.
If nobody offers what you want out of it, hang on to it for a while. Depending on the outcome of the next elections, its value may skyrocket.
2007-12-08 08:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Spacer C 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Best case scenario, call around to the various gun shops, ask them this question,, The will tell you straight up what they
will pay for it, Best option is Privite sale
2007-12-08 08:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by Ron N 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
About $ 800 is about more realistic, unless the person wants it real bad.
2007-12-08 09:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They'll try to lowball you. Try and find somewhere to sell it on consignment. Sounds nice to me. Good luck.
2007-12-08 08:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get back 80% for whatever you paid for it.* NO less than 80%.** Its worth every cent of that 80%.*
2007-12-08 09:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋