Thoughts about trading

Icebergb · March 30, 2011, 04:04 PM

What's up guys just looking at some options on trading or selling a g21 sf. I have never trade or sold a firearm before and just wanted imput about prices or trades. I would love to get into a fnp or another compact glock.

rigby06 · March 30, 2011, 04:11 PM

Unless the trade is private, meaning your and another private citizen, then a trade would most often be performed at a local gun store, the gun store will most likely give you in trade 2/3 of what they feel they can sell the weapon for, there is some room for to haggle hear, this would also depend on what you are trading the current weapon in on. If you are trading in a $500 weapon for another $500 weapon, it could almost be even. If you are trading in a $500 weapon in on a $3000 weapon, you may get more in the trade. I hope this helps.

Mosin44az · March 30, 2011, 11:46 PM

The stores in AZ are not that generous anymore, I am being told they will give 1/2 to 60 percent of what they think they can get for it. If anyone knows any store in AZ that does better, let me know!

Glocks, at least, will always be taken in trade, they move off the shelves everywhere. But don't count on being happy with what you are offered. My guess is under 275 for sure.

Ever tried GunBroker? I haven't, and you should investigate it first, but it does look like a way to get more money than a store would give.

AustinTX · March 31, 2011, 12:27 AM

If you live in or near a decent-sized city, try searching for gun selling/trading websites specific to your state or area as well, and see if they seem active and reputable.

I won a Ruger LCP on Gunbroker that I didn't even want (good gun, doesn't agree with my hand size) at a price I didn't think would win the auction. I kicked myself for bidding in the first place, but I was ultimately able to sell it a day later for more than I had paid for the gun and shipping after placing a free ad at TexasGunTrader.com. I arranged a face-to-face transaction in a safe and public place (LGS parking lot), covered my legal obligations with a signed bill of sale (template on the website), and was able to sell the gun for a higher price than would have been possible if I had also had to charge $30-40 for shipping.

I just Googled "Georgia gun trader" and "Georgia gun exchange" and got several results. Might be worth checking into some of the them. Good luck.

Cheapshooter · March 31, 2011, 12:50 AM

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What's up guys just looking at some options on trading or selling a g21 sf. I have never trade or sold a firearm before and just wanted imput about prices or trades. I would love to get into a fnp or another compact glock.

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Sevens · March 31, 2011, 10:10 AM

IMO, the "rules" don't apply when talking about Glocks.

Fact is, there's a billion Glocks. I predict that we can get Glocks from a vending machine before the end of the century.

If you ever trade away a Glock and regret it, it's the easiest thing in the world to rectify.

Trading away your Grampa's old revolver... that's a mistake waiting to happen.

Trading away a Glock is like tossing out your favorite DVD copy of "Top Gun" because you are sick of the darn movie.

Really... if you give away your Top Gun, you can always run to Best Buy and have another copy in 10 minutes.

Icebergb · March 31, 2011, 12:58 PM

Thanx everyone for the imput. I don't really want to sell or trade it but due to financial restrictions I can't afford another one just yet but wanted to have something lighter to carry. I don't mind carrying it on my hip but with warmer weather I would perfer to have one iwb

group17 · March 31, 2011, 01:08 PM

How about consignment?
The LGD gets 15%.
The dealer and yourself set the price.

group17 · March 31, 2011, 01:18 PM

How about consignment?
The LGD gets 15%.
The dealer and yourself set the price.

vyse.04 · March 31, 2011, 06:03 PM

Selling a firearm to a gun shop is like selling a car to a dealership... You will never get a good price for either compared to what you can get by selling it to another individual. A friend of mine took his Glock in that was only fired MAYBE 200 times (and purchased a few months earlier from the same shop), and they offered him $275 without really even looking at it. He ended up selling it to someone we worked with for a little bit more. If you want something else, it may work for you though. Especially since Glocks are not in short supply.

LarryFlew · April 2, 2011, 04:17 PM

Sell yours and buy the one you want. Just like a used car, trading gets you lowest price.

Eagle0711 · April 3, 2011, 03:26 PM

I don't know what your state law is, but in Orygun you can sell a gun to another person with no paperwork. There are adds in the newspaper. But, be careful.

Don't accept any checks, and don't sell them to " friends who will pay you later".
I've done that and never got paid for any of them, and never got them back.

I know what you are thinking. Yes, I could have got them back, but I'd be spending a long time in prison.

March 31, 2011, 10:10 AM	#6
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	IMO, the "rules" don't apply when talking about Glocks. Fact is, there's a billion Glocks. I predict that we can get Glocks from a vending machine before the end of the century. If you ever trade away a Glock and regret it, it's the easiest thing in the world to rectify. Trading away your Grampa's old revolver... that's a mistake waiting to happen. Trading away a Glock is like tossing out your favorite DVD copy of "Top Gun" because you are sick of the darn movie. Really... if you give away your Top Gun, you can always run to Best Buy and have another copy in 10 minutes. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 30, 2011, 04:04 PM	#1
Icebergb Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 98	Thoughts about trading What's up guys just looking at some options on trading or selling a g21 sf. I have never trade or sold a firearm before and just wanted imput about prices or trades. I would love to get into a fnp or another compact glock.

March 30, 2011, 04:11 PM	#2
rigby06 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 370	Unless the trade is private, meaning your and another private citizen, then a trade would most often be performed at a local gun store, the gun store will most likely give you in trade 2/3 of what they feel they can sell the weapon for, there is some room for to haggle hear, this would also depend on what you are trading the current weapon in on. If you are trading in a $500 weapon for another $500 weapon, it could almost be even. If you are trading in a $500 weapon in on a $3000 weapon, you may get more in the trade. I hope this helps.

March 30, 2011, 11:46 PM	#3
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	The stores in AZ are not that generous anymore, I am being told they will give 1/2 to 60 percent of what they think they can get for it. If anyone knows any store in AZ that does better, let me know! Glocks, at least, will always be taken in trade, they move off the shelves everywhere. But don't count on being happy with what you are offered. My guess is under 275 for sure. Ever tried GunBroker? I haven't, and you should investigate it first, but it does look like a way to get more money than a store would give.

March 31, 2011, 12:27 AM	#4
AustinTX Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2010 Posts: 2,145	If you live in or near a decent-sized city, try searching for gun selling/trading websites specific to your state or area as well, and see if they seem active and reputable. I won a Ruger LCP on Gunbroker that I didn't even want (good gun, doesn't agree with my hand size) at a price I didn't think would win the auction. I kicked myself for bidding in the first place, but I was ultimately able to sell it a day later for more than I had paid for the gun and shipping after placing a free ad at TexasGunTrader.com. I arranged a face-to-face transaction in a safe and public place (LGS parking lot), covered my legal obligations with a signed bill of sale (template on the website), and was able to sell the gun for a higher price than would have been possible if I had also had to charge $30-40 for shipping. I just Googled "Georgia gun trader" and "Georgia gun exchange" and got several results. Might be worth checking into some of the them. Good luck.

March 31, 2011, 12:58 PM	#7
Icebergb Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 98	Thanx everyone for the imput. I don't really want to sell or trade it but due to financial restrictions I can't afford another one just yet but wanted to have something lighter to carry. I don't mind carrying it on my hip but with warmer weather I would perfer to have one iwb

March 31, 2011, 01:08 PM	#8
group17 Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 307	How about consignment? The LGD gets 15%. The dealer and yourself set the price.

March 31, 2011, 01:18 PM	#9
group17 Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 307	How about consignment? The LGD gets 15%. The dealer and yourself set the price.

March 31, 2011, 06:03 PM	#10
vyse.04 Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 685	Selling a firearm to a gun shop is like selling a car to a dealership... You will never get a good price for either compared to what you can get by selling it to another individual. A friend of mine took his Glock in that was only fired MAYBE 200 times (and purchased a few months earlier from the same shop), and they offered him $275 without really even looking at it. He ended up selling it to someone we worked with for a little bit more. If you want something else, it may work for you though. Especially since Glocks are not in short supply.

April 2, 2011, 04:17 PM	#11
LarryFlew Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Location: Minnesota CZ fan Posts: 902	Sell yours and buy the one you want. Just like a used car, trading gets you lowest price.

April 3, 2011, 03:26 PM	#12
Eagle0711 Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2010 Posts: 782	I don't know what your state law is, but in Orygun you can sell a gun to another person with no paperwork. There are adds in the newspaper. But, be careful. Don't accept any checks, and don't sell them to " friends who will pay you later". I've done that and never got paid for any of them, and never got them back. I know what you are thinking. Yes, I could have got them back, but I'd be spending a long time in prison.