question about the classified section

February 06, 2018, 12:26 PM

there are some here the do almost monthly purchasing or sales in the classifieds .

I was just wondering,
Are most of the exchanges right at normal retail prices?
or are most of the exchanges done below retail pricing?

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February 06, 2018, 03:01 PM

Aeteocles

If I offer anything for sale, I usually give a Sigforum discount. The transactions are usually very trouble free, so I like to pass the lower risk to the members here in the form of lower prices.

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February 06, 2018, 05:04 PM

Bluecobra

I never pay retail....

Usually it is about getting something you want for a decent price,.... and no sales tax. And you are helping out the seller by the transfer of an item to another stash/horde. At least, it makes me feel better to think that way.

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February 06, 2018, 05:06 PM

old rugged cross

I buy and sell quite a bit in the classifieds. Even talked with you a time or two

Am a regular contributor in other categories here too

It is a safe place to do business first a foremost.

There is almost never an issue.
We tend to offer some unique items from time to time too.

I think pricing is very fair, but the buyer dictates the purchase clearly.

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February 06, 2018, 05:37 PM

cas

I'd assume lower. It's mostly used stuff.

I've sold dozens and dozens (and dozens) of guns over the years and have lost money on every single one of them. I look at it as rent.

I think I've MADE money on 3, maybe 4 guns. I did because they were on an auction, somewhat rare and got bid up. I've never listed a gun for a straight sale for more than I paid.
I also don't inflate my original asking price to have room to haggle.

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February 06, 2018, 06:24 PM

IntrepidTraveler

I've only bought one or two things, but I feel like I got a good deal. And it was both hassle and worry free, I had no qualms about sending the seller my money and not getting a satisfactory item.

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February 06, 2018, 06:43 PM

SapperSteel

I really haven't spent much time in the classified section.

So, here's a follow-on to Bendable's question: Is it appropriate to post links in the classified section to third-party businesses?

My SIL recently quit his day job, and is in the process of spinning up a non-gun related entrepreneurial effort focusing on bath and hygiene tools and products. Would it be appropriate to put a link in the classified section to his web page?

February 06, 2018, 06:50 PM

Aeteocles

The classifieds are for our community. If your SIL is part of our community, or provides something that our community clearly benefits from, then from what I've seen, it should be okay.

But I personally wouldn't want to have to scroll past advertisements from a bunch of randos to get to the stuff being sold by our forum members.

Also, transactions must pretty much take place here in this forum. If you post in these classifieds, be prepared to monitor your thread for replies, questions, and sales.

February 06, 2018, 07:19 PM

arfmel

I think Para has made it clear that use of the classifieds is limited to participating members of the forum. By that I think he means people who regularly post in sections other than just the classifieds.

February 06, 2018, 07:27 PM

Ronin1069

I have sold (and purchased) "a lot" of items in Classifieds. Never felt screwed, and expect that anyone who has purchased from me could say the same.

Regarding pricing, I'll be the first to admit I am seeking a "deal" when I shop Sig Forum Classifieds, but I can also tell you that I price my items more than fair, often to a loss.

I've always been happy with the outcome that way.

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February 06, 2018, 08:06 PM

bobandmikako

I've bought and sold quite a bit in the classifieds. Anything I have up for sale is priced to be a good deal for someone. I've always felt I got a good deal on anything I bought too.

February 06, 2018, 08:09 PM

12131

quote:
Originally posted by bendable:
question about the classified section

I was just wondering,
Are most of the exchanges right at normal retail prices?
or are most of the exchanges done below retail pricing?

Case by case basis. Can't make a generalization.

February 06, 2018, 11:29 PM

remsig

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by bendable:
question about the classified section

I was just wondering,
Are most of the exchanges right at normal retail prices?
or are most of the exchanges done below retail pricing?

Case by case basis. Can't make a generalization.

Agree with 12131 however, when I sell, which is very seldom, I almost always get someone who will email me a ridiculously lowball offer and I politely decline. The last thing I listed was 3 brand new HK 45 full size magazines still in the wrappers. Someone offered me $80 for all 3 shipped. I declined.

I will usually sell below retail but I'm not going to give the stuff away.