Is there a guide like KBB for used guns? I have a friend who acquired 13 or so rifles when his dad passed away. He wants to know what they are worth private party value.
Thanks in advance.
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Is there a guide like KBB for used guns? I have a friend who acquired 13 or so rifles when his dad passed away. He wants to know what they are worth private party value.
Thanks in advance.
Just price what they're going for on Gunbroker, that's about the best you can do.
Besides, a "blue book" would be pretty worthless right now since prices are through the roof. They're worth what someone is willing to pay, that's what i've learned since Nov 5th.
thats what i told him to check... wasn't sure if there was anything else.
Tell him to look at the "completed auctions" rather than the ongoing auctions. The sold auctions without the "R" (reserve) that have bids, are what guns have actually sold for. Looking at auctions with the "R" that have bids, would give him a good idea of what price people are willing to pay, even if they don't meet the reserve.
He would have to register at GunBroker, to see the completed auctions, if he is not already registered there. The reason you don't pay attention to the ongoing auctions, is that the price listed may be WAY too high, and will not get any bids. Or if they have bids, people wait until the last minute to put their bid in, so the price would change at the last minute.
look at gunbroker then deduct 10-15% min. for a realistic selling price
why not post them here and see.
i'm looking for a .357 lever gun if there's 1 in the collection. not looking for a winchester, prefer a marlin, but hey who knows. AND any .22lr revolvers.
to get better pricing call a few shops up and see what they're getting for new then deduct 20-25% for used depending on condition, fired, safe dings, boxes etc.
With 13 guns your friend is going to have to put in some research hours to find what they are all worth. Google can be a great tool by entering the caliber/model number with 'for sale' in the search. Then he can see what they are going for in various conditions.
I agree with jim, put a few descriptions up here. He'll get some offers that will give him a ballpark idea of the values.