Selling on Gunbroker

[RonPaulSupporter]

So I'm looking to possibly sell one of my handguns on Gunbroker and I'm not an FFL, how do I go about this? Basically my biggest question is, how do I go about shipping the item (ie. what service do I use, what's the general cost, etc)? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[melensdad]

If you sell to an out of state buyer you must ship to a FFL dealer.

Many FFL dealers will only accept shipments from FFL dealers so you may need to work with your local dealer and ship through him. If that is the case then the dealer should pay your local FFL fee in addition to the shipping costs, but that said, I've never paid more than $20 for that fee, plus shipping.

 

[NateIU10]

Just curious, but why not give us a shot at it?

 

[G McBride]

If you sell to another Hoosier you can just meet face to face. If you sell to anyone else or you need to ship, you will have to ship to a FFL. It could save you a lot of time to just work with your local dealer to ship to another dealer. It will add some money but it won't eat up all of your time fighting with the shippers.

Personally, I believe it is worth spending another $20 or so not to have to deal with the red tape.

 

[Crystalship1]

FWIW, I got over $600 for a used Glock 26 from some guy in California through Gunbroker and his FFL. And that was over 10 years ago.

 

[techres]

1. Create an account.
2. Auction item.
3. Take payment.
4. Ship to him via your FFL to his FFL and take a hit on the $ since your FFL will charge you a slight fee BUT shipping will be reasonable. Otherwise, send to his FFL BUT shipping will be far more since you will likely have to go FEDEX overnight. Additionally, some FFL's will not accept shipping directly from individuals. I find it easier to just let my FFL ship to theirs and the difference is a wash.
5. Miss firearm dearly and eventually buy another one just like it.

That's about it.

Of just sell it to Nate FTF.

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

Just curious, but why not give us a shot at it?

I may consider doing a FTF, but as of now, I'm still debating whether or not I even want to sell it. Thanks for the info though everybody!

 

[karlsgunbunker]

I offer a shipping service for Pistols.
For "INgunowners Members only" $15 + actual shipping & Insurance.
I use Priority Mail and Shipping is usually $10 or less, Insurance depends on the value of the Pistol. I also have to file a Form 1508 with the USPS.

 

[johnb62]

I sold two guns on Gun Broker a couple of years ago. Shipped to an FFL. It went really smooth.

FTF in Indiana is still the easiest.

 

[kludge]

And when buying on gunbroker, you gotta watch out for that "plus actual shipping" if the person you buy from is not an FFL and you end up paying $65 cuz some dude shipped FedEx.

I am not a "collector" so I have always been able to find what I want locally for less money.

 

[IN_Revol]

I've sold via gunbroker... Unless the buyer's FFL demands that the gun be shipped from FFL to FFL, in reality the law only requires you to ship to an FFL via an approved carrier. Since i sold a handgun, it was FedEx (announced, with a copy of FedEx policy in hand) overnight to their FFL, no worries at all!

 

[Uconas]

just post it and sell on these forums.