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gunbugs · 11-24-2021, 08:45 PM

**I've heard that a no penny reserve is the way to go (never works for me, I lose money as a seller).
**That a 'Reserve' auction is somehow sneaky? why?
** that its all shill bidders.
**that you'll get ripped off since its on-line (many times the easiest way to see lots of guns you can't find in your area - and yes, seeing in person is great)

Typically, I'm dealing with consignors who are "thinning the herd", and want the stuff gone. I encourage penny start, no reserve, as that ensures that the gun will be sold two weeks hence, and the "market" will determine what the item is worth. Quality guns sell for quality prices, in my experience.

If you are going to put a "reserve" on your item, just make that price the opening bid, with no reserve. That way folks know what you want for your item, and not waste their time or yours, plus the frustration of placing a meaningless bid. They can just skip it, and move on to the next gun. I don't bid on auctions that have a "reserve".

I haven't run into "shill bidders" in my experience. (That I know of, or suspected).

I've gotten "nicked" on one gun that I bought, and it was partly my fault. I bid on a listing that the photos were not very good on, and overpaid about 400 bucks on a 1400 dollar gun. In the big scheme of things, not a big deal, and a lesson learned.

I've sold over 800 guns on GB,(not everyone bothers to leave feedback), and bought probably around 50 or so. My experience has generally been good. I find it to be a valuable tool. It provides a much larger market than I would find elsewhere, plus, I generally get better prices for my sales than I could get locally.

Just my experience, your mileage might vary.

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11-24-2021, 08:45 PM	#10
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 681 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,227 Times in 414 Posts	I've heard that a no penny reserve is the way to go (never works for me, I lose money as a seller). That a 'Reserve' auction is somehow sneaky? why? that its all shill bidders. that you'll get ripped off since its on-line (many times the easiest way to see lots of guns you can't find in your area - and yes, seeing in person is great) Typically, I'm dealing with consignors who are "thinning the herd", and want the stuff gone. I encourage penny start, no reserve, as that ensures that the gun will be sold two weeks hence, and the "market" will determine what the item is worth. Quality guns sell for quality prices, in my experience. If you are going to put a "reserve" on your item, just make that price the opening bid, with no reserve. That way folks know what you want for your item, and not waste their time or yours, plus the frustration of placing a meaningless bid. They can just skip it, and move on to the next gun. I don't bid on auctions that have a "reserve". I haven't run into "shill bidders" in my experience. (That I know of, or suspected). I've gotten "nicked" on one gun that I bought, and it was partly my fault. I bid on a listing that the photos were not very good on, and overpaid about 400 bucks on a 1400 dollar gun. In the big scheme of things, not a big deal, and a lesson learned. I've sold over 800 guns on GB,(not everyone bothers to leave feedback), and bought probably around 50 or so. My experience has generally been good. I find it to be a valuable tool. It provides a much larger market than I would find elsewhere, plus, I generally get better prices for my sales than I could get locally. Just my experience, your mileage might vary.