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As a very high-profile airgunner not only locally but nationally, who has made myself, my time and expertise very accessible on this forum and elsewhere, I'm contacted with some regularity by the kind of individuals this thread describes. Based on plenty of first-hand experience(s) my opinion is it's always a losing proposition for anyone to get involved in any airgun transaction(s), anytime, under any circumstances. A couple of recent examples have finally convinced me that trying to help utter strangers sell airguns has been an utter waste of time and good will.

My new policy requires a $50 deposit to my PayPal account for a thirty minute initial airgun liquidation consultation. Subsequent consultations are at a rate of $100/hour, with a one-hour minimum charge.
 
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AirNGasman said:
As a very high-profile airgunner not only locally but nationally, who has made myself, my time and expertise very accessible on this forum and elsewhere, I'm contacted with some regularity by the kind of individuals this thread describes. Based on plenty of first-hand experience(s) my opinion is it's always a losing proposition for anyone to get involved in any airgun transaction(s), anytime, under any circumstances. A couple of recent examples have finally convinced me that trying to help utter strangers sell airguns has been an utter waste of time and good will.

My new policy requires a $50 deposit to my PayPal account for a thirty minute initial airgun liquidation consultation. Subsequent consultations are at a rate of $100/hour, with a one-hour minimum charge.
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To do for free is a losing battle especially if the person has very little or no knowledge. AND usually thinks their stuff is gold .
 
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I don't participate in the used airgun market so my knowledge is limited. I can see why changing rules to benefit any group is an issue, however. I've had several relatives die including my first wife but none of them had airguns or even other guns of any value. But I decided to leave one thought. I see a very large difference between a grieving family member try to deal with a lot of stuff to disposition and a person wanting to get to 10 posts (or whatever the number is) so they can get a price break on an airgun. I'm not saying the rules should change, just noting the large difference in their circumstances. I would be in favor of letting "estate sale" type situations have the ability to let people know what they have.
 
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I would have them call an established LGS and ask if they sell airguns and sell on consignment? If the collection was large 50+ I would try to negotiate the consignment fee, let’s say the standard is 20% see if you can get it down to 15,12,10%. Some shops may advertise online as well. Maybe start off with 10 @ time if they don’t have the space for all of it. Not much work on the owners end, plus the amount of traffic it can bring to the shop is a plus.
 
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