Selling firearms on the internet.... pointers?

[leatherneck448]

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I am considering offloading some of the collection, and I figured here would be the best option, since consignment at most places takes 20+ percent of the profit.

Although I trust the guys on this board, I am still kind of sketchy on buying and selling firearms to people I dont really know.
I know that private in-state transfers are ok, but I still am apprehensive about the whole ordeal.

How do you guys go about buying and selling on this forum?
I have heard of people asking for CDL's and things of that nature, but it just doesnt seem to be prevention against selling to someone that could cause problems.

Are there places that do 4471's for free around here? that seems to generally be the most foolproof option.

If you guys could give me some pointers on this, I would greatly appreciate it.

[Great-Kazoo]

***Dunno if this is in the right section, as I could really find a place on the board that seemed appropriate for this thread.
If there is then mods feel free to move where you see fit.***


I am considering offloading some of the collection, and I figured here would be the best option, since consignment at most places takes 20+ percent of the profit.

Although I trust the guys on this board, I am still kind of sketchy on buying and selling firearms to people I dont really know.
I know that private in-state transfers are ok, but I still am apprehensive about the whole ordeal.

How do you guys go about buying and selling on this forum?
I have heard of people asking for CDL's and things of that nature, but it just doesnt seem to be prevention against selling to someone that could cause problems.

Are there places that do 4471's for free around here? that seems to generally be the most foolproof option.

If you guys could give me some pointers on this, I would greatly appreciate it.

Cash and carry is my motto, providing i don't get a bad vibe. you can check out the feedback forum to see who is and isn't. Even if it is something i want a BG check and or lots of paperwork for a private sale kills the deal for me.
My $0.02 asking for a BG check while that is your choice will limit the traffic for you. I have a ccw and also Homeland security clearances for work. Unless they are a new member here say a post count of less than XX you will be good to go sale wise.

[sneakerd]

I've been buying and selling guns via the internet for years. I am not a dealer, but have always had an extensive enough collection that I could pretty much buy and sell at will. Gunbroker is a good start, learn to use that effectively and you are 3/4s there. I ship my guns via Fedex Ground. They've only destroyed one weapon so far. There is a lot more to it than just what I've told you.

[Guylee]

A lot of guys ask for a CCW for a sale. I personally think it's kind of a dick move, but that's a good way to know that the person you're selling to is good to go.

There's also a feedback forum here. Most anyone who's ever done a deal has a thread there, and there's a lot of good feedback.

Last but not least, all I can really say that most everyone here are pretty good people. If you meet a buyer on this site, and they have spent really any time here at all (all the bad apples get weeded out pretty quick) then you should have no qualms selling. They're building a community here, and one of the important parts of the foundation is trust

[Monky]

All you need in CO is to show proof of age/residency (iirc) Make sure they're a resident of CO, and of legal age to own what you're selling.

That being said.. Most of the people I have had dealings with.. a valid Concealed permit was good.. even a DL..

It's all how you want to do it, and if the buyer is willing to go your route.

Few months back.. this person who will remain nameless... got a ration of shit for asking for copies of DL and what not.. while no one I know of did.. someone agreed to his terms.. It wasn't even a great deal.. but I digress.

It's all what you feel comfortable with.

When I sold my gf's xd on here, I explained the laws to her, and let her decide what would suffice. Also made sure she was present at the deal. This scary asian guy showed up in a mini-van.. he was totally sketchy!

Even with a check run..there is no guarantee that the person purchasing it is mentally fit (Jared Loughner) to own a firearm.. I mean it wouldn't be PC to classify people as mentally deficient now would it.

[car-15]

i've been here a long time and bought and sold alot of firearms and accs. and never had any problems at all, just check the feedback section and look at join date and posts, and you will be fine, if you start asking for paperwork, ccw's and 4471's your better off going to a shop and having them sell them and take their cut, because you will get mass flak and no interest with 99% of the members here. but in the end its your sale and your rules so do what makes you feel comfortable and good luck.

[leatherneck448]

When I sold my gf's xd on here, I explained the laws to her, and let her decide what would suffice. Also made sure she was present at the deal. This scary asian guy showed up in a mini-van.. he was totally sketchy!

This is exactly what i am worried about. being a responsible and safe gun owner, I dont want to go down for illegally selling a firearm to a felon.

Having met some of the guys on the site at the recent shoots I have attended, I am pretty confident with the "trust factor" of members on this board.

I am pretty comfortable with just asking for a colo. DL, and ccw's are definite assurance, but theres always that chance... Maybe im just too paranoid....

[sniper7]

If you sell for an amazing price I will buy them all!


All comes down to comfort. Know what is required which has already been said here. Any more than that and it is extra work and paperwork you have to remember and hang on to. I like less clutter so the less I have to do the better.

[DFBrews]

I go with gut feelings and the persons mannerisms if something does not feel right i have called off a sale. The firearms I have traded/sold on here have all gone very smoothly. I do get a first and last name verified by CCW or DL as a basic CYA type thing.

Do what you need to do to make it feel comfortable to you

[cstone]

As the seller, its up to you to decide how much paperwork, and hassle you want to put buyers through. Coming from the east coast, Colorado has been an eye opening experience on how simple and easy gun transactions can be when people behave like responsible adults. Use sites like gunbroker and armslist to get an idea on what is a reasonable asking price. Post some good pictures up on the sale forum (making certain you have already complied with the minimal board rules). If you have questions, you can always turn to one of the mods. The Ginsue is usually the fastest responder, but they are all very helpful when you ask your questions up front through a private message.

Timing seems to be everything. If you are looking to sell something at a fair price in a timely manner, this board is the place. There is nothing you can do to prevent the nightmare scenario where you sell to a good person in a FTF, who then has their home burglarized and the weapon you sold stolen. The gun you had registered to you because you bought it from a dealer 10 years ago then turns up in a stop and rob homicide. Given that scenario, someone, either the local po-po or BATFE will be around to ask you some questions. Unless you have your FFL, you have no obligations to keep and/or provide records on private gun deals.

Personally, I have enjoyed meeting guys here on the board and I've been happy with all that I've bought or sold. If I ever find out I'm moving back east, I am planning on a buying spree here in Colorado before I leave.

Enjoy and good luck with your sales.