Any IP's have interest in a purchase of a private collection?

yellowsled · Dec 31, 2013

Due to my job situation , I am seriously considering selling off my personal collection(95% of it) in one lot. Even if I do get another position, I think I will be taking a decent paycut so I feel the need to prepare.

I am working on getting a spreadsheet together, but it consists of about 140+/- guns with a retail value of about $48-$50k. (this is not what I would be expecting)

I want to sell it in one lot, would there be any interest in such a collection?

At this time I dont want to do consignment, I would rather just do a sale.

Location: Westminster

Thanks
-YS

Robert1955 · Dec 31, 2013

Oh, Wow, Sorry to hear this. Hope it all works out for you yellowsled.
btw, that must be the original prototype Mosin your selling in the classified :-)

Engine4 · Dec 31, 2013

Sled, I'm very sorry to hear that you need to do this & hope that things take a turn for the better.

Stoveman · Dec 31, 2013

Wow, that would kill me to have to do that....

So sorry, man. Here's hoping things get better in the new year.

Mark75H · Dec 31, 2013

Bummer, really sad to hear

Sadly this kind of thing comes up all the time with outboard motor collections. The only way a dealer can take a collection that big is to buy it at a price that would sell like hotcakes individually.

If you need the money, sell it individually and put a lot more in your pocket ... which would make sense if you need the money.

The only reason to take 15¢ 20¢ on the dollar would be a nasty time constraint.

Luigi · Dec 31, 2013

Sorry to hear. I'm sure you can reach out to the IPs. I have seen posts where Engage Armament and I think A1 and Duffys have mentioned buying collections in the past. Best of luck to you on your sale.

yellowsled · Dec 31, 2013

Not gonna turn this into a bidding war between the IP's out of respect for all parties.

One will be looking over the list in the next day or so and if we cant come to terms, I will offer it to the next IP/or person interested.

rouchna · Dec 31, 2013

Damn man. I'm sorry to hear about this. I've been there before (not a collection but individual guns) and it's not fun. I wish you the best and here's to a prosperous 2014.

mopar92 · Dec 31, 2013

So anything you're interested in piecing out?

teratos · Dec 31, 2013

These guys are ready to deal:

Sorry to hear of your recent troubles.

BlackBart · Dec 31, 2013

Sorry this is happening. :sad20:

mbz300sdl · Dec 31, 2013

teratos said:
These guys are ready to deal:

They don't buy modern firearms

teratos · Dec 31, 2013

mbz300sdl said:
They don't buy modern firearms

It's a joke.....

Gbh · Dec 31, 2013

teratos said:
These guys are ready to deal:

They're ready to "call up a buddy and have them come look at it"

BlackBart · Dec 31, 2013

mbz300sdl said:
They don't buy modern firearms

Or diet Coke.

F-Stop · Dec 31, 2013

Online C&R retailers are weeping.

Seriously though I hope everything works out. I have enjoyed your purchase posts. I'm sure the 5% you keep is spectacular stuff.

mbz300sdl · Dec 31, 2013

teratos said:
It's a joke.....

I'm aware

BlackBart said:
Or diet Coke.

lol

platekiller · Dec 31, 2013

Zane your not going to make an offer?

BossmanPJ · Dec 31, 2013

sucks to hear that.... but taking care of family and responsibilities is much more important. would love to see that list so I could drool and wish I could buy it.

gabe72 · Dec 31, 2013

Sorry to hear about your job,I did a downsize twice,first was when my wife went thru cancer treatment then when I started my buisiness,I asked several dealers at that time,expecting to take less but when they talk about 20-30 cents on the dollar because of how many guns involved,I just had a couple of sales at my place,did a lot of transfers at msp and a good dealer that always treated me well and was great with my consignments while my wife was going thru treatments,I never forgot him and when things turned around for me he got a majority of my buisiness,its tough going thru this I wish you luck.

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