Where do gunshops get their secondhand prices from?

[Geezer]

I know prices appear to have risen, but surely £645 for a Stutzen is a lot too much?

[pajj]

Most people will sell at whatever the market will stand and more if given the chance. The only way to cap this apparent trend of rising prices is not to pay what you think is over the odds. Some will, some won't. But £600+ for an old Airsporter or £90 under new for a rough 400---no way!

[Kwackersaki]

I recently contacted a gun shop with a view to sell and they said they didn’t know what to offer. When I opened the bidding they immediately came back and offered less!

[mallyally]

I recently contacted a gun shop with a view to sell and they said they didn’t know what to offer. When I opened the bidding they immediately came back and offered less!

I hate it when they ask you to take it in cos they can only offer a valuation when they see it and then when you get there they say "How much do you want for it ?"
pisses me off that ! I always say "a million quid "

[flyingfish]

Not all bad. I got a nice S310 for £320 and an MFR for £600.both with 3 months warranty

[maximus]

I think they look on guntrader then match or increase depending on condition, its self perpetuating!

[Kwackersaki]

I hate it when they ask you to take it in cos they can only offer a valuation when they see it and then when you get there they say "How much do you want for it ?"
pisses me off that ! I always say "a million quid "

That’s what I should have gone with! Particularly as I have no real idea what they’re worth.

[laverdabru]

I think they look at private sale prices, buy at half that & add 30-50%+ on top of the private sale price.
OK, they have to pay the rent, staff etc. Even so.

ATB

Bru

[angrybear]

I recently contacted a gun shop with a view to sell and they said they didn’t know what to offer. When I opened the bidding they immediately came back and offered less!

Of course they will, because any saving is more profit, that is simple haggling, whether they think the original asking price was fair or a bargain they'll try to get a few quid knocked off.

[Kwackersaki]

Of course they will, because any saving is more profit, that is simple haggling, whether they think the original asking price was fair or a bargain they'll try to get a few quid knocked off.

I think it’s because when I’ve sold anything in the past, cars, watches, etc. the dealer has always opened the bidding with £xx amount. When told “I don’t know”, I kind of thought “aren’t you supposed to be the expert”?