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How to sell a handgun?
I was sorta 'gifted' a nice condition Glock 17..it's kinda 'extra' in my 'gun mix' so I'll probably sell it. Gunbroker? Any others, better? There's a local shop that'll sell it on consignment but pretty hefty charge.
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FTF gets you the most cash with the least hassle. Place ads on gun club bulletin boards, local ad sites that allow guns to be advertised, places like here.
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Sorry, "FTF"?
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+1 on FTF.
Ask for an ID and snap a pic. In the event the gun is involved in a bad situation, that pic is your “get out of jail free” card. Also, you don’t have to sell it to anyone if you don’t feel right about it. Good luck
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If the gun is ever used in a crime AND by some slim chance they trace it back to you; all you need to do is state how you followed the rules and sold it to some guy....(states with stricter laws notwithstanding)
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You might be able to find an internet gun forum that is specific to Colorodo.
Here in CA there is a forum and we can post firearms for sale on the internet and then meet up in person to do the sale and transfer.<<<<(through a legal dealer DROS transfer of course!)
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Be SURE to know your law for the state of Colorado before doing anything. I found this via a quick search about private sale within the state of Colorado. If the consignment fee is not that bad that may be something to consider. Around here consignment fees are 15-20 percent but that includes doing the transfer and then you don't have to spend time trying to find a legitimate buyer, meeting up with the buyer, doing the proper check, and the time involved with that.
Of course if you sell on Gunbroker the sale will need to be via FFL to FFL. https://consumer.findlaw.com/consume...-by-state.html Quote:
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OP, I was offered $200.00 for my own Gen3 17 in a deal for a Gen5 17, by an LGS / LGR in Aurora, CO. That to me means we don’t want your gun anyway, and consignments sit on their shelf forever.
The release of the Glock Gen5’s have resulted in used Gen3 & 4 17’s showing up on the used gun shelves. IMHO, it’s better to be a buyer on a private deal than a seller or consignor to an LGS. I was never serious about selling my Gen3 17 anyway so I kept it! OBTW, that indoor range in Broomfield has a bulletin board where you can post your 17 for sale at a fair price for you & the buyer. A lot of people that go there to rent guns will check the BB when they are ready to buy something. At least one of the guys on staff is an FFL (I’ve used him) so you can complete your transaction. You can PM me with any questions.
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Damn, if I didn't just buy 2 Glock 22's I would have happily PM'ed you.
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"...consignment but pretty hefty charge..." Just the one local shop? The one have anything you want that you might be able to trade for? That's not the best option though. Dealers base what they give on their wholesale price and how fast they think they can sell the thing. The guy might have a glut of Glocks already too.
You belong to a shooting club? Like JDBerg says, that range in Broomfield might be your best bet.
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If you're in Colorado, state law requires an FFL transfer for a private sale. Also known as "Universal Background Checks". I can tell you it is widely ignored on the Western Slope but the Front Range is a different story.
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Thanks for another link..I get the G-17 tomorrow..need to clean it and shoot it..probably won't move it(If I sell it, may keep it and sell the -19..or keep both(?)) until after Xmas.
Opinions..if both are similar condition, Glock 17 and Glock 19, both gen 4, which would you keep and why?
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Ive always had the best results, with the least amount of effort, with consignment.
Shop around with your local dealers. Some are greedier than others. The boy I usually sell through only charges me 10-15%. Ive seen some guys as high as 25-30%. The biggest advantage here is, you dont have to do anything, and really risk nothing. The dealer does all the work, and has the incentive to get as much as he can for the gun, as the more he gets, the more he makes. They also have a real good idea as to the true worth of things and you wont waste time or money, being to high or low. Best part is, the hardest thing you have to do is cash the check or take the cash. They have all the traffic coming to them, and they do all the work. The average price of a used Gen 3 17 in "good" shape around here, is around $400-450. Cheapest, is about $375. |
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Around here, three FFLs I have dealt with all get 15 percent for consignments. That's a bargain to me. I don't have to advertise, I don't have to worry about shipping, and I don't have to deal with meeting possibly sketchy people who may or may not be someone I'd feel happy about selling a firearm to. And nobody sees my name or telephone number to associate with "Guns!" |
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You do realize that receiving the gun in Colorado, if not from an immediate family member, is illegal unless you go through an FFL. Same for selling it. LE might be ignoring the magazine capacity limits, but they are not ignoring the background check law.
Used gun prices in CO have taken a huge nosedive since, in most cases, the required FFL transfers are adding $30 or so, and hassle to the transfers. Shipping out of state, by selling on Gunbroker and such is worse since the shipping and transfer fees are usually in the $70 range. |
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yes I do and yes he is..immediate family.
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