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Found out this week the landowner behind my home sold his property out to a builder. They came door to door and showed us the plans for the new home development that is going in. So I have now lost my backyard range which is why I bought my air rifle to begin with. I wanted to get back into shooting and I didn't want the hassle of packing everything up and traveling every time I wanted to pull the trigger. Like most people my job takes up a lot of my time, so convenience is everything. I have no intentions on moving at this time and If I ever do it will be because either my wife or I need to for career opportunities. I still have a place to shoot but when I go there I can use my powder burners so for me. It's a case of what's the point? So with all that said what should I look out for while selling the FX Impact M3 it is an expensive air rifle and a lot of money to lose if I screw it up. I probably will post it in the classifieds on this website and while I am off work, I would prefer to just hand deliver it then ship it through the mail as long as the buyer is within 500 miles of me.
So really the questions are.

1. What problems have you all had when selling
2. How do you spot the scammers
3. How hard was it to ship the rifle
4. What was the cost of shipping per different distances
5. How did you come up with the sale price of the rifle

Thanks in advance and no need to comment on what I could do to keep it I already decided it's not worth it for me.
 
I've never had any problems, selling or buying. Mostly luck but mainly I've only dealt with the great people on this forum. I don't know about other sites except American Airguns Classifieds, STAY AWAY FROM THAT ONE! On AGN it's easy to see member's rating, longevity of membership, feedback, reputation, etc.
Being a seller ìs inherently safer than being a buyer too. Just use common sense & listen to your gut. Do your OWN research on the questions you have on the forum here. Search posts about packaging, shipping, etc & you'll find answers.
 
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Ruzz said:
Found out this week the landowner behind my home sold his property out to a builder. They came door to door and showed us the plans for the new home development that is going in. So I have now lost my backyard range which is why I bought my air rifle to begin with. I wanted to get back into shooting and I didn't want the hassle of packing everything up and traveling every time I wanted to pull the trigger. Like most people my job takes up a lot of my time, so convenience is everything. I have no intentions on moving at this time and If I ever do it will be because either my wife or I need to for career opportunities. I still have a place to shoot but when I go there I can use my powder burners so for me. It's a case of what's the point? So with all that said what should I look out for while selling the FX Impact M3 it is an expensive air rifle and a lot of money to lose if I screw it up. I probably will post it in the classifieds on this website and while I am off work, I would prefer to just hand deliver it then ship it through the mail as long as the buyer is within 500 miles of me.
So really the questions are.

1. What problems have you all had when selling
2. How do you spot the scammers
3. How hard was it to ship the rifle
4. What was the cost of shipping per different distances
5. How did you come up with the sale price of the rifle

Thanks in advance and no need to comment on what I could do to keep it I already decided it's not worth it for me.
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What caliber, and how much? Not sure what kind of distance you have in your back yard, but I'd just keep shooting. Build you a little back stop, doesn't take much to stop an airgun pellet. You may can even trade it in to Utah airguns and get you a scope, or FX chronograph for your pb.
 
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I agree with the keep on shooting guys, as long as you can do it legally. You don’t want to have the law take it from you and win a misdemeanor charge.
Every FX I bought (5 of them) came in a hard case. I also sold every one of them and shipped them either by UPS or USPS with no problem. None of the buyers ever requested additional insurance, but it’s not a bad idea, but that’s up to the buyer.
I always save the outer shipping boxes because I always end up selling for one reason or another.
 
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You're looking at about 30% below market value for 2nd hand in good condition. Probably less because people will low ball you and you'll take it because the "want it gone" mentality.

As for shipping. Get your label off pirateship and send it usps for no asking of what it is. Usps is sort of jacked up right now on their times, so UPS or FedEx are options. FedEx will require you to empty the air cylinder and will want to open the package IF you tell them what it is. UPS could deny you, depending on who runs the franchise go to. Again, IF you declare what it is.

That's why I suggest pirateship. Cheaper rate, and you walk in with an already labeled item. They typically grab it, ask if you want a receipt, and send you on your way. Taking it in for the actual weigh in and shipping they will ask you what it is almost 100 % guaranteed.
 
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Dr. Kralenstein said:
You're looking at about 30% below market value for 2nd hand in good condition. Probably less because people will low ball you and you'll take it because the "want it gone" mentality.

As for shipping. Get your label off pirateship and send it usps for no asking of what it is. Usps is sort of jacked up right now on their times, so UPS or FedEx are options. FedEx will require you to empty the air cylinder and will want to open the package IF you tell them what it is. UPS could deny you, depending on who runs the franchise go to. Again, IF you declare what it is.

That's why I suggest pirateship. Cheaper rate, and you walk in with an already labeled item. They typically grab it, ask if you want a receipt, and send you on your way. Taking it in for the actual weigh in and shipping they will ask you what it is almost 100 % guaranteed.
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Yes to this post!! I did Pirate ship for the first time last week. Super easy to set up, print your label, walk in to UPS (or USPS) hand it to the clerk, no questions asked
 
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Yes to this post!! I did Pirate ship for the first time last week. Super easy to set up, print your label, walk in to UPS (or USPS) hand it to the clerk, no questions asked
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Only way to go!

I went in one day to ship an air rifle and the pink haired "girl" behind the counter grilled me like an interrogation about what was in the box.

I told her sporting goods. She asked what kind of sporting goods. I told her, the kind for sports. Lol. She looked me dead in the eye and asked all snide "WHAT kind of sporting goods?"

I held my tongue, and said "golf clubs " since the box was so long. Her excuse for the inquisition was "I need to know for insurance purposes".


Friggin libtard gestapo.
 
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I haven't done any buying or selling for a while, and I think the market is softer now, as compared to most of my experience. The air rifles I sold were truly "as new", and I generally got 80-85% of the best new price available. Regardless of your pricing, you will probably get lower offers, so the choice is yours. If you choose to buy insurance, I recommend third party shipping insurance from an insurance company. The insurance sold by the shippers is not exactly that, but more a guarantee of delivery. From what I have read, UPS may be the best. If you buy insurance, don't play silly games with describing the contents, be truthful or you will have no chance with an insurance claim. Pack well with bubble wrap or another suitable padding. Scammers and nutcases abound, but I've had very good luck with transactions with other AGN members. As seller, you control the deal, so just don't ship until the money is collected in your bank account. I've never had a problem accepting personal checks. With proper ID I think they are about as safe as any other form of payment. If it's a larger transaction, I have called the bank on which the check is written and verified available funds. That's not perfect, as a fraudulent check can be discovered and reversed at a later date. It's too bad that you are losing your back yard range, but I'm sure your sales will go fine.
 
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Had no success in selling an air rifle on this website or American Airgun Classifieds. I think users of both websites are pretty informed buyers looking either for a specific gun they want for their collection or a good bargain, My lightly used excellent shape airgun I tried to sell on both forums what not very popular and my price was too high (2/3 for what I paid for it). Did not try Ebay or Gunbroker. Not worth selling it for less. Need to be make it a fairly good bargain if not a sought after model like a Sheridan, HW 30 and HW 97.
 
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Every airgun I have ever sold was here on AGN, 10 I think. When I post an airgun it’s because I have found something I cannot live without. I check prices on AGN and the web and usely go a bit lower so I move the gun. The loss… I chalk it up to education and the joy I had when it came into my possession. My mission was to find the rifle that checked every box and after all that “education and joy” I think I got there. YMMV
 
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1. What problems have you all had when selling
Not too many issues depending on make, model, and popularity

2. How do you spot the scammers
Ususally it's Not selling that you have to worry about scammer, but Always do your part by looking the buyer up, verifying by a phone conversation, this will get you a feel for what the potnetial buyer is wanting and is like as a buyer

3. How hard was it to ship the rifle
Ship through UPS only, FedEx and USPS are a pita. Use some sort of shipping label provider online(pirate ship, shipstation, stamps.com, etc. Or even UPS site itself. Pay the extra $8.00 for UPS to Pick it up and it's hassle free. If the sales price is over a certain dollar amount UPS will have you print a form for the driver to sign and date at time of pickup

4. What was the cost of shipping per different distances
Cost through UPS will vary depending on box size and distance, it usually averages between 35.00- 60.00 within the lower 48 with insurance

5. How did you come up with the sale price of the rifle
This is a tough one. On this forum, depending on the gun, the best you can hope for is 75% of what you paid for it.
Do Not be afraid of eBay, you get a Lot of exposure of your listing, you will normally make more money on the sale eevn after their 10% of sales price fee because you can list the gun at a higher price than on a forum.
Start with you lowest amount you have in mind and add 13.5% for a starting point of the listing, that 13.5% will cover the eBay fee's and financial fee's associated with the final sale.
Always give the option of a Best Offer, this makes the buyer fell like they are getting a deal.

I have sold Many more guns on Ebay over Any of the forums and to date I have had absolutley Zero issues...

Just make damn sure you are VERY clear in your description of what you are listing on any, and all places you decide to list it, there are scumbags out there just waiting for a slip up , looking for mistakes in listings.. They make a living out doing so......douchebags......
 
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I list my stuff at 25% off new, but I pay the shipping CONUS, and ALWAYS ship fully insured, no exceptions. I'm not going to get into a situation where a buyer does not want insurance but then when something happens in shipping, wants his money back. The person with the item, sets the terms of the sale. If the buyer does not like the price or terms, feel free to not buy or buy new and pay the full price like I did.
If it is in new to like new condition, with everything that came with it, it should sell. If after 3 or 4 bumps it has not sold (hint to those with 35 bumps, clogging the classifieds) you can lower the price or decide to keep it. Make sure you have received good payment in a way that cannot be reversed by the buyer, pack it twice as good as you think you need to, and fully insure, and you should be fine.
 
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Personally, I will not comment as to who the best shipping carrier is. Everyone's situation is different. I am, and have been a daily UPS pickup for 24 years. I process the package like any other, and give it along with all the others, to the driver, no questions asked. If you go to a UPS Customer Service Center or UPS Store, you will be asked what is in the package. Items over $1,000 are considered "high value" notated with red plastic tape available on Amazon, or a red marker with the letters HV (high value).
Unfortunately, anyone who thinks they recommend the best carrier is simply wrong. In some areas, UPS is better than the USPS, same for FedEx and any other carrier. It depends on where you live. The rates are generally similar. UPS goes to all the PRC (Postal Regulatory Commission) hearings to lobby for higher rates and then they raise their rates to match it. Of course UPS is a private company, so those who attend their meetings are private. You pay your money and take your chances, you generally get what you pay for. The best thing you can do is go to a business that uses multiple carriers and ask them who is the best (price and service) in YOUR area.
 
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