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I often wonder the same thing.

I know what I paid for things, however a lot of folks feel it's their duty to always make a low-ball offer regardless of how fair the asking price.

Placing a value on Lugers is a VERY subjective thing at best. I've seen the prices stagnant during the nearly 10 yrs I've been interested and visiting this Forum. My cost of living goes UP every year, prices of firearms don't keep pace (unless a Prog starts talking seriously about a Federal ban and confiscation).

You could sell here, but, ... , you need to have a price stated with the offering. I'd prefer to let the Market set the tone in an auction setting (as long as you have a reserve price to keep from losing it for cheap), but, ... , you and/or the buyer needs to pay a fee, so it may not be a winner.

I don't like to sell groups of things. People always want to make a package deal at the sellers expense. I prefer to let each item stand on it's own.

I sell stuff at Friend's garage/estate sales sometimes. I've actually heard several times someone say to me; "How do you expect me to make any profit at that asking price ?". I guess that says something about the mentality of Dealers.

DON'T ever let someone think you have/need to sell something. It's like blood in the water for sharks.

Maybe you need an expert to value, photograph, list, take offers, receive funds, ship items and handle complaints. I'm sure you'll get offers from concerned fellow collectors. When ever I have a lot of estate sale type items, I find an Ebay Chick to take over. She does ALL the work (shipping included) and I usually end up splitting 50/50 or there abouts when it's all over.

GOOD LUCK with whatever you do. Let us know what the experts here think (without naming names). I've got a few things I'd like to sell in the next few years myself.