Best place to get an honest appraisal on guns

[kasprzak]

I have some guns that I would like to get appraised. I do not know where to start. Don't want to sell them as they are heirlooms but might need to help finance a move here shortly if all goes well with a promotion opportunity.

 

[sbr]

I like "getsome" guns and ammo. Always been fair with me.

 

[XJumpmaster]

The guys at Doug's Shootin Sports are pretty fair. They're located is Salt Lake about 4800 S. and Redwood Rd.

 

[DevinB]

Wait for the gun show to come around, then walk around and ask everyone what they think it's worth, then find the average. At least get a couple quotes when driving around town.

Devin

 

[Cory]

Don't want to sell them as they are heirlooms but might need to help finance a move here shortly if all goes well with a promotion opportunity.

As for a relocation package with the promotion. It may seem difficult to bring it up. But most decent companies will pay for your move if they really want you. Especially if they are the ones asking you to move.

 

[MOODY]

I second Dougs, but certainly get a few quotes, or even buy the book that has the values in it...~30 bucks

 

[grntaco]

The best thing to do is find out the going prices for the guns used at stores or online and then if you have to sell some list them on KSL. If you wanted to sell them to a store than try Cabela's. They seem to give the best prices and I've notice you only loose around 30% of what used guns sell for unlike Doug's or Getsome who will give you about 1/2 of what they will sell for. Example: Getsome would only give me 300.00 for a HK USP and they have a used one in the counter for over 600.00 and they know me. If they are antiques try looking for prices on gunbroker.com

 

[Kris K]

I work at Cabela's, and talk to the guy's in the Gun Library all the time there a great bunch of guy's. Give them a try, and see what they offer you.

Like what was said before they really don't mark up the price all that much after selling it to you.

 

[Rusted]

The guys at gallyons (sp?) on 200 south and about 400 east are pretty good too. If you try to sell them the gun they will low ball you, but I think they would give a pretty fair evaluation if you are looking for a value.

 

[bobmed]

I think you mean Gallensons
I've dealt with them quite a bit and
I'd agree with you about buying and appraising.
they buy for low as they can so they can
make a profit and they seem pretty honest.

 

[Rusted]

Yep bobmed explained it better than me. I would trust their appraisals, but I would probably sell on my own rather than them. They are in business to make money, the cheaper they can buy the better off they are. But I think they would be honest in giving a good appraisal.

 

[kasprzak]

thanks for the reply's everyone looks like I will head up to cabela's and see what they say. Unfortunately relocation packages with state employment don't happen but it was definately a good thought. thanks everyone. I will try and gets some photos of the guns up incase anypne is interested.

 

[drylok]

Go talk to Scott at The Gift House in Ogden.