Gunbroker sold guns

Major Tom · 11-23-2021, 04:43 PM

I've looked at their website but still can't figure out how to find what the sold prices are. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thank you

Edward Tinker · 11-23-2021, 05:29 PM

Advanced and then completed items

there are a few filters you can do and see more precise information

pauly · 11-23-2021, 08:54 PM

You may have to sign up to use that feature?

spangy · 11-24-2021, 03:42 AM

Be careful dealing with Gunbroker or any other 'website' brokerage.
There are good ones but do your homework BEFORE you get involved.

Gunbroker seems to have an excellent rating BUT there are some problems.

Myself, I have 'issues' with them related to privacy and don't think I would get involved with them as a buyer or seller because I know there are better places. JMHO

https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/www...er.com?stars=1

By the way AMMO, Inc. Announces Closing of Acquisition of GunBroker.com ... https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/amm...120000530.html

Don't shoot the messenger guys ... I am just trying to look out for you.

cirelaw · 11-24-2021, 08:52 AM

You will see greater inventory with collectors facing inflation of everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mrerick · 11-24-2021, 10:10 AM

To see actual sales prices there, you must have a login.

After signing in, use the Advanced Search function.

Look for a tab at the top of the search area and you'll see "completed items". Select that tab.

Search for what you're looking for, and then look for sales that actually took place at auction with multiple offers. That should give you a good idea of the actual open market for an individual firearm. Be aware that condition affects values on collectible firearms quite a bit.

Be sensitive to the possibility of shill bidders (artificially bidding up prices) and bidding wars between two collectors that want the same item. You can see this by looking at bidding history.

Next, try and find similar firearms in similar condition and then average the sales prices. I tend to not pay attention to "buy it now" listings or the listings that don't attract any bidders, or the ones that attract only a very small number of bidders.

Use a window of about six months and you'll have a good idea of the range of valuation. Try and find items similar to one you own, or one you want to acquire.

Zorba · 11-24-2021, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

I tend to not pay attention to "buy it now" listings...

I have to ask "why"? BIN tells you a realistic price that someone was willing to pay without the auction nonsense. For myself, I'm *over* online auctions, if I can find "it" for a BIN price that I'm willing to pay, I pay it and go about my day.

Edward Tinker · 11-24-2021, 11:48 AM

I have found all kinds of reasons that people don't like auctions - and no offense, but I see people refer to ebay and gunbroker or Amazon for that matter, like its one big company. Especially the first two, however, they are simply a WTS website that charges you money, every single seller is a different animal you have to figure out.

**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)

mrerick · 11-24-2021, 06:30 PM

BIN is a seller "ask" price... The auction close price is probably a more neutral market price over time - with the caveat that things are exposed to shill bidders.

Frankly, I don't buy on GunBroker for a number of reasons. I just find it useful to gauge current market pricing on more common firearms.

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.

Major Tom · 11-25-2021, 10:17 AM

Well, I just wanted to know what certain guns (that I'm interested in) have sold for. I'm not selling on Gunbroker or buying!

jeb111 · 11-25-2021, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Major Tom

Well, I just wanted to know what certain guns (that I'm interested in) have sold for. I'm not selling on Gunbroker or buying!

Just recently figured out that function myself, it is helpful when researching prices. Just follow the instructions posted by mrerick and then you'll be good to go.
Jim

11-23-2021, 04:43 PM	#1
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11-24-2021, 03:42 AM	#4
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	Be careful dealing with Gunbroker or any other 'website' brokerage. There are good ones but do your homework BEFORE you get involved. Gunbroker seems to have an excellent rating BUT there are some problems. Myself, I have 'issues' with them related to privacy and don't think I would get involved with them as a buyer or seller because I know there are better places. JMHO https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/www...er.com?stars=1 By the way AMMO, Inc. Announces Closing of Acquisition of GunBroker.com ... https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/amm...120000530.html Don't shoot the messenger guys ... I am just trying to look out for you. __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

11-24-2021, 10:10 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	To see actual sales prices there, you must have a login. After signing in, use the Advanced Search function. Look for a tab at the top of the search area and you'll see "completed items". Select that tab. Search for what you're looking for, and then look for sales that actually took place at auction with multiple offers. That should give you a good idea of the actual open market for an individual firearm. Be aware that condition affects values on collectible firearms quite a bit. Be sensitive to the possibility of shill bidders (artificially bidding up prices) and bidding wars between two collectors that want the same item. You can see this by looking at bidding history. Next, try and find similar firearms in similar condition and then average the sales prices. I tend to not pay attention to "buy it now" listings or the listings that don't attract any bidders, or the ones that attract only a very small number of bidders. Use a window of about six months and you'll have a good idea of the range of valuation. Try and find items similar to one you own, or one you want to acquire. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

11-24-2021, 06:30 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	BIN is a seller "ask" price... The auction close price is probably a more neutral market price over time - with the caveat that things are exposed to shill bidders. Frankly, I don't buy on GunBroker for a number of reasons. I just find it useful to gauge current market pricing on more common firearms. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

11-25-2021, 10:17 AM	#11
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	Well, I just wanted to know what certain guns (that I'm interested in) have sold for. I'm not selling on Gunbroker or buying! __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

11-23-2021, 05:29 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Advanced and then completed items there are a few filters you can do and see more precise information

11-23-2021, 08:54 PM	#3
pauly User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 94 Thanks: 269 Thanked 45 Times in 25 Posts	You may have to sign up to use that feature?

11-24-2021, 08:52 AM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	You will see greater inventory with collectors facing inflation of everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-24-2021, 11:48 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I have found all kinds of reasons that people don't like auctions - and no offense, but I see people refer to ebay and gunbroker or Amazon for that matter, like its one big company. Especially the first two, however, they are simply a WTS website that charges you money, every single seller is a different animal you have to figure out. 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)

11-24-2021, 08:45 PM	#10
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 658 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,176 Times in 393 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.