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Old 05-24-2018, 7:44 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knows any local shops that pay pretty good money for your used guns? I have a few I'm getting rid of, need to, long story but separating from my spouse so liquidating things. Anyhow, I posted them for sale here and such but I am thinking, in the interest of time, is there a place to sell them, other than a pawn shop that will give you crap money for them?

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Old 05-24-2018, 7:48 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knows any local shops that pay pretty good money for your used guns? I have a few I'm getting rid of, need to, long story but separating from my spouse so liquidating things. Anyhow, I posted them for sale here and such but I am thinking, in the interest of time, is there a place to sell them, other than a pawn shop that will give you crap money for them?



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No gun stores in SF any longer, outlawed by the city. There’s Imbert & Smithers in San Carlos, kerlys in San Jose, gun vault in Mountain View who all take and sell consignment guns.


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Ugh of course they're outlawed here, smh

Are they all consignment or do they buy like direct as well, do you know? Thanks for your help!
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Sell them here. You'll likely get better prices than any shop.

Go read the for sale rules and then post them at the MarketPlace.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/f...splay.php?f=91

I have seen many sold in minutes if you price it right.
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Old 05-24-2018, 7:50 PM
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Yeah, thanks, I posted two there already.
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Old 05-24-2018, 7:51 PM
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Ugh of course they're outlawed here, smh

Are they all consignment or do they buy like direct as well, do you know? Thanks for your help!


You don’t want to sell them directly - you won’t get very much for them if they offer to buy directly


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no shops pay "pretty good money" when buying, selling on consignment for you
will cost approx 20% fee of selling price to shop. Your best bet is PPT, unless you
are content with taking a loss of money to save time. Good luck and all the best.
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Yeah, thanks, I posted two there already.


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Cool thanks guys! Yeah, figure ppt is best but was hoping there was a middle ground in the interest of time :/ Appreciate the info!
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That's only the two I want to part with!! I do have an AR but not sure I want to get rid of her, but omg she's sexy!! Sabre upper and topped with an Acog too
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And of course, can't get rid of my 1911
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That's only the two I want to part with!! I do have an AR but not sure I want to get rid of her, but omg she's sexy!! Sabre upper and topped with an Acog too


Oh my!!


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And of course, can't get rid of my 1911


Good for you although as a 1911 lover sad for me! What do you have?


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I used to have three but downsized and now just my Kimber TLE, black. She's pretty much new too, maybe 1000 rounds. I used to shoot a lot more, and worked at a shooting range for years, but then got into motorcycles and it's hard to do both
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I used to have three but downsized and now just my Kimber TLE, black. She's pretty much new too, maybe 1000 rounds. I used to shoot a lot more, and worked at a shooting range for years, but then got into motorcycles and it's hard to do both


Yeah juggling hobbies is tough


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I know! And a pesky job gets in the way so.... one day, can have it all!
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I know! And a pesky job gets in the way so.... one day, can have it all!


Lol I can’t have it all until I leave California:/ too many off roster toys I want not to mention longe range shooting without taking a weekend to go to a range like coalingina


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Lol I can’t have it all until I leave California:/ too many off roster toys I want not to mention longe range shooting without taking a weekend to go to a range like coalingina


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I know! Man, i took my CA legal AR to Nevada once and shot it at a range, got talking and let someone pop a few rounds (she's really sexy and ppl can't help it!) and when they couldnt take the mag out, without the bullet button option, they were like WTF?? Gave me a weird eye and I had to come clean, being from CA *sad*
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I know! Man, i took my CA legal AR to Nevada once and shot it at a range, got talking and let someone pop a few rounds (she's really sexy and ppl can't help it!) and when they couldnt take the mag out, without the bullet button option, they were like WTF?? Gave me a weird eye and I had to come clean, being from CA *sad*


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So, the law changed in regards to what a CA Legal AR is right? Bullet button no longer works as legal correct?
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So, the law changed in regards to what a CA Legal AR is right? Bullet button no longer works as legal correct?


It’s legal if you register it otherwise you have to go featureless 🤮


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Ah I see, thank you!
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I'm in SF. I've sold lots of things here on CG for myself and four friends of mine who are shooters but non CG folks. I have time on my hands for another couple of weeks. There's been a few of my fellow CG'ers who've helped me out. I'm willing to help out a fellow Calgunner. If, you decide you want help. PM me.
  1. Taking good photos is a third of the game.
  2. Write a good thorough description
  3. Write your proposed terms, i.e. "meet for PPT at one of the following FFL's. . ."
  4. Once a day post a quick three letter 'BTT' response to your own thread to send them 'back to the top'.
  5. Be patient, the bottom feeders come out first. But again if 'time is of the essence' here on CG even a lowball offer will be better than you'll get at a pawnshop
  6. Respond to all PM's promptly in order to keep folks interested. Maybe ignoring the bottom feeders?

I've generally had great luck selling things here.

Pawn shops will give you s**t money. CG takes more time. So if 'time is of the essence' take what you can get. But here on CG os the best way to get the best price for them. Happy to help if needed.
Thank you so much! I'll take better pics then, kinda hard, things are everywhere and I will be PMing you for sure! Thank you! Eileen
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stay away from south city pawn. they are only for desperados. but really I will just reiterate what everyone has said. these shops can usually pick up on your desire for a quick transaction and try to take advantage of you if you post things here for less than msrp they tend to go quick. of course higher end stuff needs a high end buyer so without details I can't give you much more guidance than that. sorry to hear about your misfortune and I hope out works out for you. any other assistance just post and I'm happy to help.
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stay away from south city pawn. they are only for desperados. but really I will just reiterate what everyone has said. these shops can usually pick up on your desire for a quick transaction and try to take advantage of you if you post things here for less than msrp they tend to go quick. of course higher end stuff needs a high end buyer so without details I can't give you much more guidance than that. sorry to hear about your misfortune and I hope out works out for you. any other assistance just post and I'm happy to help.
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Old 05-24-2018, 9:19 PM
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the wheelers and dealers are the Russians at city arms in Pacifica. I can't vouch for how good of a deal you'll get but they like to dicker and have the most flexibility in my experience. also I saw your rifle for sale. you may want to break up the package for a faster sale and possibly more money. very few people will want the exact same scope you haveso you'd be better served offering it separately or at least posting a separate price for rifle only. that's a nice 870 btw. perfect for this foggy climate too. shame you have to let it go.
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the wheelers and dealers are the Russians at city arms in Pacifica. I can't vouch for how good of a deal you'll get but they like to dicker and have the most flexibility in my experience. also I saw your rifle for sale. you may want to break up the package for a faster sale and possibly more money. very few people will want the exact same scope you haveso you'd be better served offering it separately or at least posting a separate price for rifle only. that's a nice 870 btw. perfect for this foggy climate too. shame you have to let it go.
Yeah, I was thinking that too, splitting it up. Maybe I will. I thought it's a good package (and I have a sinclair f class bipod too! forgot about that until recently) but it's a particular package.

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NEVER bring a gun to a PAWN SHOP, they are probably worst than a used car salesman

pawn shops are for desperate people just trying to get rid of their valuables

once they know you have no sentimental value or somebody gave it to you, etc, they will almost try to get it for nothing.

and NEVER tell them how much you paid for it, they also use that against you.
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Ahh good point! Yeah, i guess i'll wait, i was hoping there was a place that was a good medium, but guess not. Thank you!!
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I've had good dealings with City Arms in Pleasant Hill. They charge 10% for consignment plus a flat $25 display fee. Not sure if the terms in the Pacifica shop are the same. The item I consigned took several months to sell, but I was nit in a hurry. Another option...
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i dealt with city arms and "uncle" many years ago and they are wheelers and dealers and Dometrie (?) can get you all twisted up but I like them and always visit them when I am down on the coast. "Uncle" did right by me but things can change over time. Still have a good impression of them if you go by. No harm in talking to them and you seem to know your stuff so i doubt they will be pulling any games on you successfully.
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South City Pawn posted a shotgun for sale not long ago on GunBroker. I went there, I handled it and I was ready to buy it. The price was definitely right. Then I came back the next day to do the Dros and the guy told me he couldn't sell it to me because it belong to the owner.

Shady people there. I came all the way from Clayton to do that as well.
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Putting them on consignment you will pay 25-35% fees. Post in marketplace and buyer pays fees and find a convenient ffl. Or if off roster ship to buyers fffl. You get all money upfront or no deal ever. Do not talk to anyone who wants gun shipped for inspection then they pay.

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