Is there anywhere I can find a Blue Book Value type of website that gives suggested values of used guns? I did a quick internet search and all that came up was a couple hard copy books to order and a website that wanted me to pay for membership before seeing anything. Are there any free websites that offer this or good ones that may come at a small cost? Not looking for a value on any one particular item at the moment, but trying to research a few ideas.
Blue Book Value for Used Guns
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Vodnik4
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The value of used firearms is much less predictable than value of used cars. (Although that has been weird the past year too). Look how often consignment guns at LGSs drop in price.
A decent way to gauge price is to track several identical items on GunBroker, wait for them to sell, and calculate the average selling price. Then do some adjusting for condition, if you are willing to ship or transfer at a LGS in your area, etc.
A decent way to gauge price is to track several identical items on GunBroker, wait for them to sell, and calculate the average selling price. Then do some adjusting for condition, if you are willing to ship or transfer at a LGS in your area, etc.
GuitarmanNick
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Here is one that will give info on listings and sales history. Pretty good indicators for determining value in most cases.
https://truegunvalue.com/
https://truegunvalue.com/
camo556
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- Aug 29, 2021
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what is it?
You can search on completed items on gunbroker for a start.
You can search on completed items on gunbroker for a start.
I had looked around gunbroker active listings before but saw mixed prices. It would make sense to check closed listings, I'll hadn't thought of that
That site is actually pretty decent, thanks for recommending it.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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At Gun Shows it's common to find used copies of previous editions of both the Blue Book , and Book of Modern Gun Values , or Gun Traders Guide .
They are useful general references , as what was made by who and what time period , and overall production, relative values of comparable guns , rarity and and premium for certain features , variants , calibers , etc . But there is always publishing lag , significant regional variation , etc . And of course the gun marketplace is volitile .
Before everything went digital , Shotgun News , and particularly Gun List had lots of listings from both individuals and small shops . Averaging the prices from a couple recent issues gave a good feel for current values . These dead tree based sources had less wild swings either high or low than today's digital auction sites .
Alas , all the above doesn't help much for the OP to find out what XYZ is worth this week .
They are useful general references , as what was made by who and what time period , and overall production, relative values of comparable guns , rarity and and premium for certain features , variants , calibers , etc . But there is always publishing lag , significant regional variation , etc . And of course the gun marketplace is volitile .
Before everything went digital , Shotgun News , and particularly Gun List had lots of listings from both individuals and small shops . Averaging the prices from a couple recent issues gave a good feel for current values . These dead tree based sources had less wild swings either high or low than today's digital auction sites .
Alas , all the above doesn't help much for the OP to find out what XYZ is worth this week .
next time you stop by the shop, you can page through our blue book if you like.
Ollies pretty much always seems to have the prior year copies of Gun Value books for sale if you have one near you.
somd_mustangs
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- Jul 1, 2012
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You have to use the Advanced Search (which means being logged in) and select the Completed Items tab, which isn't obvious. Once that comes up use the "Bid Count High To Low" filter selection otherwise you have to wade through a bunch of unsold crazy-high price crap.
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