Need help findind some references

[undeadpuppetshow]

I unfortunately may have to sell some of my guns and have no idea how much they would be worth is there a website or something that any of you know of that will help me figure out how much they are worth?

 

[42769vette]

you can go to gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com, gunsamerica.com. just keep in mind what your seeing is a asking price not a selling price. usually take 10% off the asking prices you find on there and thats a ballpark of what it will sell for on ingo or similar sites

 

[nailknocker]

I would check the online auctions first, Gunbroker.com, Auctionarms, GunsAmerica,etc.

Look, if possible, at guns that are comparable to yours, remember yours are used, and the three most important things about used guns, condition,condition, condition.

 

[IndyGunworks]

How do I add in accessories for it?

acccessories typically add zero value. if you want to make money off the accessories sell them seperatly.

If you want to add the accessory value to your firearm, take the purchase price (new) of said accessory, and subtract 90 percent of the value.

 

[IndianaResident]

How do I add in accessories for it?

Same deal....search for the item on gunbroker, and expect to be able to get part of that.

In my experience, holsters don't hold value and tend to sell for ~50% of their new price, where magazines and optics tend to do a little better, maybe selling for 75-80% cost.

Keep in mind that if used isn't a better deal than new, people may not buy, but that for other not having to go through an FFL and the jump through the government's loops is worth money in itself.

 

[42769vette]

Well I may have to sell my rifle which has a red-dot 2x magnification scope, a laser, a sling and multiple magazines with it but I am completely new to this stuff. To tell the truth I don't want to sell it but I need a car and had found one I wanted but don't have the money for it. I would have just got a loan but my credit is terrible due to medical bills so I can't.

if the red dot, laser are a quality brand they will usually sell better on their own vs on the gun. if they are ncstar or similar they wont add any money either way. you might get 20ish bucks in the classifieds when you get enough posts

 

[nicajack]

The previous advice is O.K. I have been collecting for over 40 years. For an idea of real life prices, Gunlist, a magazine like newspaper is more reliable than on-line auction sites. Most of the prices I see on those are a joke and those guys are just dreaming. You can price things 2 ways- to keep or to sell.....Just my experience of a lifetime....John

 

[illini40]

Does anyone look at Bud's Gun Shop on-line at new prices, and then discount heavily for used or atleast based on condition?

 

[42769vette]

buds is a great place to go to find low new gun prices. its a good tool to have because if somone can pay 500 bucks and get it brand new they wont pay 475 for the gun used

 

[illini40]

buds is a great place to go to find low new gun prices. its a good tool to have because if somone can pay 500 bucks and get it brand new they wont pay 475 for the gun used

That is what I think. While Bud's prices are typically low, they are new, so it provides a very good starting point for valuing a used gun.