Consignment?

DoNoHarm · Mar 16, 2020

Hello,

Anyone have opinions on the best place around to put some extras on consignment? Or any pros/cons?

I'm in Baltimore City, and considering Continental but have heard very mixed reviews.

Bertfish · Mar 16, 2020

Why not post them here first and try to save the consignment fees?

Swaim13 · Mar 16, 2020

I would post here first and armslist second

somd_mustangs · Mar 17, 2020

I would not recommend Armlist (for selling or buying either).
It is rampant with scammers and no reconciliation if you are on the receiving end.

It can be a lot of work selling something yourself so it's a trade-off.
Listing on MDS is probably the path of least resistance requiring the minimum effort for a DIY effort;
doing a GunBroker (or similar) listing is a lot of work and will probably involve packing and shipping.

One con in "con"signment is you lose control of your firearm as it is effectively transferred to the shop.
Pro - it's fire and forget until the check shows up.

Pale Ryder · Mar 17, 2020

Just know that if you change your mind, you will have to do the background check to get them back.

DoNoHarm · Mar 17, 2020

somd_mustangs said:
It can be a lot of work selling something yourself so it's a trade-off. Pro - it's fire and forget until the check shows up.

Yeah I'm sort of looking for the easiest way to sell - with 4 guns it would definitely be easiest to make one trip to drop them off at a shop, although I do realize I'll get less back for them that way.

Maybe I will post them here just to see what comes of it.

Thanks for the responses!

DoNoHarm · Mar 17, 2020

Pale Ryder said:
Just know that if you change your mind, you will have to do the background check to get them back.

So. . . dumb question. I haven't bought or sold in several years - so I never did get a HQL. Would I have to have it to re-acquire the handguns from a shop??

Squaregrouper · Mar 17, 2020

DoNoHarm said:
So. . . dumb question. I haven't bought or sold in several years - so I never did get a HQL. Would I have to have it to re-acquire the handguns from a shop??

My understanding is yes. The firearms are transferred to the FFL's bound book and they would have to transfer them back to you.
Throw them in the classifieds at a good price and they'll sell quickly.

lowoncash · Mar 17, 2020

Since no one ask

Whatcha got?

roadking · Mar 17, 2020

DoNoHarm said:
Hello,

Anyone have opinions on the best place around to put some extras on consignment? Or any pros/cons?

I'm in Baltimore City, and considering Continental but have heard very mixed reviews.

Check United, in Rockville. I know they aren’t next door but they are a reputable shop and do a lot of consignment biz. So your sale will get eyeballs on it. They are also a forum sponsor, so tell them you heard about them here and maybe they cut you a deal.

I have no connection to them. Haven’t bought anything from them (yet). But their customer service has been great at responding to my questions and inquiries, so it’s likely just a matter of time...

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Falkus · Mar 17, 2020

roadking said:
Check United, in Rockville. I know they aren’t next door but they are a reputable shop and do a lot of consignment biz. So your sale will get eyeballs on it. They are also a forum sponsor, so tell them you heard about them here and maybe they cut you a deal.

I have no connection to them. Haven’t bought anything from them (yet). But their customer service has been great at responding to my questions and inquiries, so it’s likely just a matter of time...

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United @ Rockville, They are top NOTCH!

I have sold/bought several through consignments deals. all were good turnaround.

DoNoHarm · Mar 17, 2020

lowoncash said:
Since no one ask

Whatcha got?

It'll be a Colt HBAR, two Kimbers and a Kahr.

I think I actually bought one of the Kimbers at United, actually

Thanks for all the advice.

Batt816 · Mar 17, 2020

Prices?

DoNoHarm · Mar 17, 2020

Batt816 said:
Prices?

I'll take some pics and put them in the classifieds here. Gotta look up reasonable current prices as well, it's been a bit since I've bought or sold.

bradg · Mar 18, 2020

I have been happy with the service I have received from Top Gun in Fallston.
I have also gotten good service from J&K on the east side of Aberdeen.

Bigstacks · Mar 18, 2020

Scotts in Glen burnie

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