...as a part-time FFL dealer [haven't quit my "day" job as yet!], I acquire a
number of guns for resale from time to time on the several prominent gun-
auction sites.....Over the past 18 months or so, I've noticed a definite pattern
emerging on these sites: QUALITY GUNS ARE BRINGING HIGHER PRICES!
I particularly "specialize" in 'better' name-brand shotguns and have noted that
the going prices for nice SxS or O/U shotguns -- especially Browning and
Winchester 101's and Berettas -- has risen by at least 25-35% on average
over this time period.....demand is strong, bidding -- at times -- hot and heavy,
and the prices realized absolutely rocketing higher, it seems. . .Guns that I
was easily able to buy for, say $800-$900 a year ago, are now consistently
fetching $1100-$1200 and more in these auctions. Either the buyers have
come into some "sudden money" or have realized that one just can't 'steal'
a quality, name-brand shotgun for a cheap price any more!
Just an observation....maybe you've had different experiences or have been
able to find quality guns elsewhere at more-reasonable prices ? Good on ya,
mate, if you have! From what I've been seeing, the "good stuff" is drying up
and steadily moving higher from here if this pattern continues.
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number of guns for resale from time to time on the several prominent gun-
auction sites.....Over the past 18 months or so, I've noticed a definite pattern
emerging on these sites: QUALITY GUNS ARE BRINGING HIGHER PRICES!
I particularly "specialize" in 'better' name-brand shotguns and have noted that
the going prices for nice SxS or O/U shotguns -- especially Browning and
Winchester 101's and Berettas -- has risen by at least 25-35% on average
over this time period.....demand is strong, bidding -- at times -- hot and heavy,
and the prices realized absolutely rocketing higher, it seems. . .Guns that I
was easily able to buy for, say $800-$900 a year ago, are now consistently
fetching $1100-$1200 and more in these auctions. Either the buyers have
come into some "sudden money" or have realized that one just can't 'steal'
a quality, name-brand shotgun for a cheap price any more!
Just an observation....maybe you've had different experiences or have been
able to find quality guns elsewhere at more-reasonable prices ? Good on ya,
mate, if you have! From what I've been seeing, the "good stuff" is drying up
and steadily moving higher from here if this pattern continues.
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