My Collection
 

I'm planning on selling my 3 lugers and a P38 in 2015 . A Mauser S42 1937 ;2 matching # mag . holster Mauser byf 42 with 2 mags holsters . I bought both from Ralph Shattuck in 2004 . And a byf 1941 with2matching mags. holster As best I can tell all three lugers have complete matching #'s to each .Luger. My P38 is a byf with holster but no matching mag , grips are maroon bakerlite . I'm hoping to get some advice from members here . I know I need to take a lot of photos ,for me , it seems that in it self will be a major hurdle . Since I'm in Pompano beach , Fl for the winter I would be willing to meet with a LugerForum member and discuss my options . I know this is rather long I do apologize. I will provide my cell# and email address . thank you and regards to All ...... Bruce 2S

Bruce, not sure what your first posting indicates?

If selling, then please list prices and photos on the for sale section.

Giving a listing of selling in 2015 is an odd tease, for a first posting.

If looking for advice, what info do you need?

Intent
 

HI I guess what I'm really saying is that I would like is to be able to meet with someone here in Florida and have them provide me with some guidance about how to sell, ship and photo my collection . I would certainly give them the right of first refusal or buy any or all . I have tried to take photos but after hours it has been a disaster !!!!! regards Bruce 2S

PM sent.
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Taking photo, best in a shadow place outside, no direct sunlight, and not dark. Using a light grey cloth as background being the best. Turn on 'micro' function on the camera, turn off flash, focus on the item, hand not shaking, control breath,,, not very different from shooting a gun :)

advertisement... write a text description on the item, post pictures of it, along with asking price, shipping and returning condition. Some viewer may ask questions, answer those questions, and post more pictures if requested.

sell... if you're not licensed, better do the shipping step via a licensed dealer. Ask buyer to send his FFL to your transferring dealer. Pay check could go to you or dealer. Dealer charges you a fee on this and dealer will ship the gun to buyer's FFL address. One tricky part of this: (1) don't send the gun out before pay check is cleared (unless you know the buyer well); (2) if buyer decides to cancel buying, don't refund buyer until his pay check is cleared (again, unless you know the buyer well) -- in rare situation, there was low-life person cheating money this way, be aware.

return... no experience. But upon receiving the returned item, check it carefully, make sure it's the same item in the same state that you sent out. Then, write a refund check to buyer.

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For buying,,,, once I bought a nice Red 9 on auctionarms.com, cheap. The seller behaved a little bit weird -- after auction, he pushed very hard to pay him fast, "best via wire transfer"... but he only cares money, never asks for FFL... that alerts me, checking his feedback, positive, a few A+++ on $2, $3 small items in one month. Very suspicious. I reported to auctionarms, and they replied "Don't pay, the pictures posted were copied from an auction house catalog", and banned the seller.

HI Alvin , first of Thank you for sharing your experience . The information is appreciated and certainly will help me to make any transactions much easier, and hopefully with out any surprises. regards Bruce2s

Alvin nice job with you clear instructions~ Eric

Bruce,
I live in Stuart and would be willing to meet with you if you want. I can help you take photos or whatever you might need. Over the years I have sold many items to the members of this forum and know a few personally.

Send me a pm and we can make the arrangements

HI Jamese and thank you for your offer . I'm in Pompano Beach and after the holidays we could chat . my email address is parkscj@optonline .net . If you wish to send me a message . regards Bruce