Best method to sell luger pistols

DavidJayUden · 06-29-2020, 09:24 PM

This is David's son on his account. My father has passed away and left me with more luger's than I know what to do in this lifetime. What is the best method to selling a number of these pistols? I live in AZ currently however his items are in NE. Not really eager to offload these however the day will come where maintaining ownership on all these will be obviously insane for me. Just gathering ideas.

Norme · 06-29-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

This is David's son on his account. My father has passed away and left me with more luger's than I know what to do in this lifetime. What is the best method to selling a number of these pistols? I live in AZ currently however his items are in NE. Not really eager to offload these however the day will come where maintaining ownership on all these will be obviously insane for me. Just gathering ideas.

Hi, on behalf of David's many forum friends let me express our heartfelt sympathy on your loss. It's a great loss for us to. I'll let other forum members advise you on how best to dispose of your father's collection, but turning it over to a reputable auction gallery that specializes in collectible firearms would seem to be your most convenient solution.
Norm

tharpo · 06-29-2020, 09:44 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss...

DavidJayUden · 06-29-2020, 09:46 PM

I appreciate the good words and will miss him forever. I am leaning on other forums for help with that one though.

HerrKaiser · 06-30-2020, 12:03 AM

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is never easy losing a parent.

David was a very knowledgeable, active, and well-liked member on the forum. He will certainly be missed by everyone here as well.

Take your time in evaluating what to do with the Lugers. If they remind you of your father, they may be hard to get rid of easily due to the the sentimental attachment. First and foremost, focus on your family and yourself as you mourn and remember him. Wishing you well and sending my prayers for David and your family.

G.T. · 06-30-2020, 02:03 AM

I am saddened at the news of your loss, and the loss to us all here on the forum, I can only echo the words already spoken on how well liked your father was. He was always good to me, and I shall miss him.
I noted in your post, you are in AZ? I also live here in Arizona, in Chandler, along with several other AZ members. If I can be of any help in any way, let me know, I will do whatever I can for you and your family... best, til....lat'r....GT

Vlim · 06-30-2020, 06:04 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss.

You came to the right place. This forum community should be able to assist in finding a good place for your fathers collection.

Heinz · 06-30-2020, 08:30 AM

Sorry for your loss. Your father was a knowlegable gentleman. You will receive good advice here.
Do you have good photographs of the collection?

MikeP · 06-30-2020, 02:12 PM

Condolences for your loss.
He was a valued asset and a good guy.

rhuff · 06-30-2020, 03:40 PM

He will be missed by all on this forum. I am sorry for your loss.

Kiwi · 06-30-2020, 03:40 PM

I am very sorry to hear this. David shared his knowledge freely. He will be missed here.
I am sure you miss him too, remember the good days.

mrerick · 06-30-2020, 07:07 PM

Condolence on your loss from all David's forum friends and myself. A great contributor, his reliable and accurate posts were always appreciated.

Depending on the number of firearms and how quickly you need to sell them, there are a number of choices.

The fastest way is to aggregate them, and ask a major auction house to appraise them, then auction them. They will take a large portion of the sales (both from you and as a buyer's premium to the buyer), but they will move them at market, and do it quickly.

If you have more time, you can consign them over time to well known Luger and other specialty dealers. Many will also buy them at effectively dealer cost, about 30 percent below retail.

You can sell them in individual ads on forums like this, and often at collector valuation. This is slower, and involves learning the actual value (often by paying someone to appraise them).

Local general market gun stores are probably the worse way to sell or consign them unless you know the owner well.

Hope that this helps.

sheepherder · 06-30-2020, 08:36 PM

I also am saddened to hear of David's passing. I've had many forum conversations with David. He will be missed.

DonVoigt · 06-30-2020, 10:59 PM

My condolences.
David was an active and dependable member here; we'll miss him for sure.

GT has volunteered to help you, talk to him- he is a good guy and won't steer you wrong.

Edward Tinker · 07-01-2020, 09:18 AM

I am so sorry, I did not know that David was ill! I will miss him !

There are many methods - but first look at what he has ( you are welcome to send me a listing and I can help with approx (wild) values) etc.

Plus and minus on auction houses - charge 15-20% and they may gt your amount or below it.

Gun shops, Legacy Collectibles or Simpsons, LTD - they could sell for you - lots of reputable firms out there.

You could sell on here or the lugerforum.com (usually receive less, unless rare items).

Ed

Mac Cat · 07-01-2020, 10:31 AM

Sorry for your loss - it's our loss, as well.
David was a very active member of this forum and community, and a frequent contributor.

He will be missed.

hayhugh · 07-01-2020, 03:21 PM

Dave pointed me in the right direction to buy my second Navy Luger. Great guy....

Proofed · 07-02-2020, 08:08 AM

My condolences for your loss. I did not know your father personally but have seen many of his posting here.
You can take some comfort in the fact that he will live on through over 75 postings of all kinds of advice and opinion that will be his legacy for years to come.
Good luck with whatever decision you make regarding the pistols.

Pistol · 07-02-2020, 01:48 PM

So, sorry for your loss. As Mr. Voigt stated, GT will not steer you wrong and being in AZ could be a big help.

Geo99 · 07-03-2020, 02:35 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I always enjoyed the lively banter on the forum with DJU. I know he will be missed by many here.

- Geo

06-29-2020, 09:24 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Best method to sell luger pistols This is David's son on his account. My father has passed away and left me with more luger's than I know what to do in this lifetime. What is the best method to selling a number of these pistols? I live in AZ currently however his items are in NE. Not really eager to offload these however the day will come where maintaining ownership on all these will be obviously insane for me. Just gathering ideas.

06-30-2020, 12:03 AM	#5
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 840 Thanks: 779 Thanked 853 Times in 408 Posts	My heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is never easy losing a parent. David was a very knowledgeable, active, and well-liked member on the forum. He will certainly be missed by everyone here as well. Take your time in evaluating what to do with the Lugers. If they remind you of your father, they may be hard to get rid of easily due to the the sentimental attachment. First and foremost, focus on your family and yourself as you mourn and remember him. Wishing you well and sending my prayers for David and your family. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

06-30-2020, 02:03 AM	#6
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,502 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,639 Times in 1,001 Posts	Sad to hear! I am saddened at the news of your loss, and the loss to us all here on the forum, I can only echo the words already spoken on how well liked your father was. He was always good to me, and I shall miss him. I noted in your post, you are in AZ? I also live here in Arizona, in Chandler, along with several other AZ members. If I can be of any help in any way, let me know, I will do whatever I can for you and your family... best, til....lat'r....GT

06-30-2020, 03:40 PM	#10
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,288 Thanks: 2,703 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	He will be missed by all on this forum. I am sorry for your loss. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

06-30-2020, 07:07 PM	#12
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Condolence on your loss from all David's forum friends and myself. A great contributor, his reliable and accurate posts were always appreciated. Depending on the number of firearms and how quickly you need to sell them, there are a number of choices. The fastest way is to aggregate them, and ask a major auction house to appraise them, then auction them. They will take a large portion of the sales (both from you and as a buyer's premium to the buyer), but they will move them at market, and do it quickly. If you have more time, you can consign them over time to well known Luger and other specialty dealers. Many will also buy them at effectively dealer cost, about 30 percent below retail. You can sell them in individual ads on forums like this, and often at collector valuation. This is slower, and involves learning the actual value (often by paying someone to appraise them). Local general market gun stores are probably the worse way to sell or consign them unless you know the owner well. Hope that this helps. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-29-2020, 09:44 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	So sorry to hear of your loss...

06-29-2020, 09:46 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I appreciate the good words and will miss him forever. I am leaning on other forums for help with that one though.

06-30-2020, 06:04 AM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	Sorry to hear of your loss. You came to the right place. This forum community should be able to assist in finding a good place for your fathers collection.

06-30-2020, 08:30 AM	#8
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Sorry for your loss. Your father was a knowlegable gentleman. You will receive good advice here. Do you have good photographs of the collection?

06-30-2020, 02:12 PM	#9
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Condolences for your loss. He was a valued asset and a good guy.

06-30-2020, 03:40 PM	#11
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 303 Thanks: 209 Thanked 434 Times in 171 Posts	I am very sorry to hear this. David shared his knowledge freely. He will be missed here. I am sure you miss him too, remember the good days.

06-30-2020, 08:36 PM	#13
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	I also am saddened to hear of David's passing. I've had many forum conversations with David. He will be missed. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

06-30-2020, 10:59 PM	#14
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	My condolences. David was an active and dependable member here; we'll miss him for sure. GT has volunteered to help you, talk to him- he is a good guy and won't steer you wrong. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

07-01-2020, 09:18 AM	#15
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	I am so sorry, I did not know that David was ill! I will miss him ! There are many methods - but first look at what he has ( you are welcome to send me a listing and I can help with approx (wild) values) etc. Plus and minus on auction houses - charge 15-20% and they may gt your amount or below it. Gun shops, Legacy Collectibles or Simpsons, LTD - they could sell for you - lots of reputable firms out there. You could sell on here or the lugerforum.com (usually receive less, unless rare items). Ed __________________ 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

07-01-2020, 10:31 AM	#16
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 709 Thanks: 2,073 Thanked 590 Times in 316 Posts	Sorry for your loss - it's our loss, as well. David was a very active member of this forum and community, and a frequent contributor. He will be missed.

07-01-2020, 03:21 PM	#17
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 891 Thanks: 856 Thanked 511 Times in 274 Posts	Dave pointed me in the right direction to buy my second Navy Luger. Great guy....

07-02-2020, 08:08 AM	#18
Proofed User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pa. Posts: 157 Thanks: 535 Thanked 338 Times in 90 Posts	legacy My condolences for your loss. I did not know your father personally but have seen many of his posting here. You can take some comfort in the fact that he will live on through over 75 postings of all kinds of advice and opinion that will be his legacy for years to come. Good luck with whatever decision you make regarding the pistols.

07-02-2020, 01:48 PM	#19
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 427 Thanks: 446 Thanked 219 Times in 98 Posts	So, sorry for your loss. As Mr. Voigt stated, GT will not steer you wrong and being in AZ could be a big help.

07-03-2020, 02:35 AM	#20
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I always enjoyed the lively banter on the forum with DJU. I know he will be missed by many here. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers