How to sell handgun in MD
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I prefer to go through MSP when buying a pistol. Fee is only $10.
Squaregrouper
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Where are you located?
Do you already have a buyer lined up and are looking to transfer, or do you want to consign it (or outright just sell it to a dealer to get rid of it...which would be the fastest although least profitable route)?
Bullfrog
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My bet is he's selling it on MDS.
Don't have classified access yet? No problem. Just start a thread asking where to sell it.
Crosseye Dominant
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- Sep 1, 2018
- 1,018
He could just answer himself in the word game thread 45 times.
I hope not 
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,107
Meanwhile back @ post #5 , depending upon the parameters , the answer could include :
1. Sell outright to Local Gun Store.
2. Consignment w/ LGS
3. Private Individual thru MDS , your gun club, word of mouth, etc , transfered using MSP Barracks
4 As #3 , but transfered thru FFL
5. Advertise in Collector Forum dedicated to that type of firearm
6. Specialized Auction House
Or finally :
7. It's worth more to you for its practical value as a gun , than current cash market value ( unless you need every last dollar to put food on the table) .
1. Sell outright to Local Gun Store.
2. Consignment w/ LGS
3. Private Individual thru MDS , your gun club, word of mouth, etc , transfered using MSP Barracks
4 As #3 , but transfered thru FFL
5. Advertise in Collector Forum dedicated to that type of firearm
6. Specialized Auction House
Or finally :
7. It's worth more to you for its practical value as a gun , than current cash market value ( unless you need every last dollar to put food on the table) .
Welcome to the forum.
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,107
For straight out selling to a dealer ( stand up , reasonably honest dealer ) , the typical rule of thumb is to buy for 2/3 of their expected asking price on their shelf as a used gun , with failsafe of also being meaningfully less than their current wholesale price with any promotions or dealer incentives from mfg or distributors . Subject of course to anticipated local demand for quick turnover , how much of same/ similar merchandise they already have in inventory .
But yes , this is quickest with least hassle path . Go to a couple of nearby / likely dealers , and see what they offer . Generally , you can get a lot better return to trade against another firearm in their current inventory than cash money .
Consignment will net you more $ , but some degree of time lag , instead of instant payout . But still minimal hassle for you .
But yes , this is quickest with least hassle path . Go to a couple of nearby / likely dealers , and see what they offer . Generally , you can get a lot better return to trade against another firearm in their current inventory than cash money .
Consignment will net you more $ , but some degree of time lag , instead of instant payout . But still minimal hassle for you .
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
BTW, don't forget to sell it within 90 days of you have to register it.
somd_mustangs
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- Jul 1, 2012
- 5,730
^^^ "moved back to MD from California in April 21", I think we're beyond that now 
