Erfurt on gunbroker.com

DavidJayUden · 01-19-2015, 10:43 PM

This one went way higher than I would have thought, but there is a lot of historical documentation. But is there $1000+ in doc's?
dju

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=460846231

spartacus38 · 01-19-2015, 11:43 PM

I agree ,too high.
Bob

Edward Tinker · 01-19-2015, 11:47 PM

This gentleman has a good and bad reputation on gunboards.com - I do not know him, but several moderators do and like him. He seems to get high prices.

I agree with Bob, way to high, even for a very nice Erfurt....

George Anderson · 01-20-2015, 04:43 PM

The seller, Larry Eisel, is a retired USMC armorer. He is a very good and honest dealer. The key to his consistent successful internet sales is a combination of good photos, low starting price and NO RESERVE. Also key, is that he never offers anything that is at all questionable.

Zorba · 01-20-2015, 05:28 PM

From reading his ad, he follows the number one rule of internet selling: Plenty of good, clear pix and an accurate and complete description.

alvin · 01-20-2015, 05:38 PM

Regarding low start NR sale style, I guess both jackthedog (auctionarms.com) and sreisel (gunbroker.com) are selling for others, they earn consignment fee. For owner self selling, be aware of the risk of NR sale, especially on high value items. Of course, if selling through their service, then have to follow their rule.

George Anderson · 01-20-2015, 05:58 PM

Alvin, you are dead wrong on Eisel's sales. He has his own shp in NY and sells for himself alone. He tells me that the tactic sometimes backfires but pays off in the long haul.

alvin · 01-20-2015, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the info! it's amazing that he could find so many items!!

Once he listed two consecutively numbered Persian Mauser rifles, both are mint, really attractive. Even not in the domain, but almost lost control bidding on them. The only negative point is importer stamp, otherwise, perfect. Don't know where those two rifles went, very impressive.

01-19-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Erfurt on gunbroker.com This one went way higher than I would have thought, but there is a lot of historical documentation. But is there $1000+ in doc's? dju http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=460846231

01-19-2015, 11:47 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	This gentleman has a good and bad reputation on gunboards.com - I do not know him, but several moderators do and like him. He seems to get high prices. I agree with Bob, way to high, even for a very nice Erfurt.... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-19-2015, 11:43 PM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	I agree ,too high. Bob

01-20-2015, 04:43 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	The seller, Larry Eisel, is a retired USMC armorer. He is a very good and honest dealer. The key to his consistent successful internet sales is a combination of good photos, low starting price and NO RESERVE. Also key, is that he never offers anything that is at all questionable.

01-20-2015, 05:28 PM	#5
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	From reading his ad, he follows the number one rule of internet selling: Plenty of good, clear pix and an accurate and complete description.

01-20-2015, 05:38 PM	#6
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Regarding low start NR sale style, I guess both jackthedog (auctionarms.com) and sreisel (gunbroker.com) are selling for others, they earn consignment fee. For owner self selling, be aware of the risk of NR sale, especially on high value items. Of course, if selling through their service, then have to follow their rule.

01-20-2015, 05:58 PM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Alvin, you are dead wrong on Eisel's sales. He has his own shp in NY and sells for himself alone. He tells me that the tactic sometimes backfires but pays off in the long haul.

01-20-2015, 06:01 PM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Thanks for the info! it's amazing that he could find so many items!! Once he listed two consecutively numbered Persian Mauser rifles, both are mint, really attractive. Even not in the domain, but almost lost control bidding on them. The only negative point is importer stamp, otherwise, perfect. Don't know where those two rifles went, very impressive.