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[joefrank64k]

But they get selling prices that are 20% higher than what you would have gotten on your own, and yet they do all the work, research, write-up, photos, handle the transaction, dealing with customers, afford buyers the ability to pay with a credit-card (which also invites higher final sales/bid pricing), they do the packing/shipping, insurance on it - so you get the price you would have achieved anyway because they have a larger audience, resources, and following that will invite a 20% higher selling price.

And if something goes wrong with the buyer/transaction, they guarantee the sale price be paid to you regardless, and then they take up the task of trying to recoup the failed transaction - it's not your concern if the buyer doesn't follow through, you get your money from the auction sale that closed as final either way.

You get what you would have likely gotten anyway, maybe even higher - and yet they did ALL the work.

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Exactly?and the prices realized are often much higher than the 20% LSB takes, so you end up way ahead with zero work on your part.

I?ve had friends sell through them, and I?ve bought plenty through them.

The friends said it?s totally painless. LSB comes out, you get a full accounting, along with a check, some weeks later.

For me, they recognize the 03/COE exemption for 1-in-30 and no 10 day for C&R. Their DROS is quick, service friendly, and everything I?ve ever bought is as, or better than, described.

I told my wife when I kick, just call them and have them take everything. Guns, ammo, optics, accessories.

[edgerly779]

If any off roster then consignment is likely best avenue. Likely she does not want to take to ffl to do dros. She must be present unless consigned.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

Will this auction site be able to sell the off rosters in California?

[edgerly779]

OFF roster on consignment is same as ftf dros.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

OFF roster on consignment is same as ftf dros.

So this place is an actual shop/FFL in California? Just never heard of it so was curious because if they wouldn?t be able to be sold in California at off roster prices than that route would make her substantially less money.

[CSACANNONEER]

Call Lock, Stock and Barrel. They do travel across the country to pick up collections so, no matter where you are, they might be able to help in a timely manner.

[Snoopy47]

https://www.rockislandauction.com/

Rock Island Auctions.

Period.

Transaction fees are probably pretty steep comparatively, but you can send them the entire lot and it will get taken care of, and this is where buyers in the know go to find things they want. So it's the best place you can hope you will find multiple people that will bid against her items on a one on one basis, and then she doesn't have to deal with any of the details.

I have used them, and I got rid of high end knives there in a batch, and I got rid of a pre 1900's pistol in mint condition (nothing special, just that it was old and mint). I couldn't get $700 for it here on Cal Guns and ended up getting $2400 for it via Rock Island Auction.

Look into them.

[Spaffo]

Gunslingers. Always got more than I expected.

[The Gleam]

https://www.rockislandauction.com/

Rock Island Auctions.

Period.

Transaction fees are probably pretty steep comparatively, but you can send them the entire lot and it will get taken care of, and this is where buyers in the know go to find things they want. So it's the best place you can hope you will find multiple people that will bid against her items on a one on one basis, and then she doesn't have to deal with any of the details.

I have used them, and I got rid of high end knives there in a batch, and I got rid of a pre 1900's pistol in mint condition (nothing special, just that it was old and mint). I couldn't get $700 for it here on Cal Guns and ended up getting $2400 for it via Rock Island Auction.

Look into them.

I have bought from them many times, (Morphy's too) but I would not opt to ship to them/use them if I were selling for two reasons:

1) I would prefer to deal locally and not have to pack/ship/insure and have the worry of something getting lost/stolen in transit - regardless if insured or not, because it's a hassle to argue the proper reimbursement issue when it arises. When dealing with a local auction house, it leaves my hands, and the auctioneer has the insurance to cover it while in their custody and care - and...

2) RIA is unable to get the higher prices commonly seen for off-Roster items, than if you sell through a CA auction house, the reason Lock, Stock, and Barrel or Gunslingers are a better fit. And it can be handled as a CA consignment/PPT without the seller needing to be present.

O/P noted much of the stuff was modern, so it's possible there's some off-Roster items.

Now if RIA had a CA FFL and COE with a CA location, that would be the exception for those off-Roster items, but I don't think they do.


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[Reno-Kid]

Off roster will sell for more than he paid likely. Out of Ca less is likely. You could consign or put in auction.

Oh, we have pricy items outside of California. Very pricey.

[LAtoSF]

I suspect it's because he doesn't want to handle the transactions directly himself, one at a time, posting ads, meeting people - start listing what they are and he's setting himself up to get wrangled into answering pms, calls, emails, setting appointments, etc.

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[Che762x39]

Turners takes consignments but they take 25%.

Martin Retting in Culver City buys firearms and they will give you cash on the spot. I have used them in the past.

[Mezcalfud]

I 10x L S B! I as in a similar situation not too long ago and they were awesome and easy.

[The Gleam]

Turners takes consignments but they take 25%.

Martin Retting in Culver City buys firearms and they will give you cash on the spot. I have used them in the past.

Both of these are terrible options.

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[Spaffo]

Any auction is better than outright group sale to a LGS. As I stated before, Gunslingers Auction is painless and always gotme more than I expected, even after the commission.