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Allan, trusting is the hardest part of this gun selling business. I'm happy with those who have helped me so far. Selling to a friend is very satisfying.
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08-16-2017, 04:35 PM | #14 | ||||||
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I would consider Rock Island or James Devine for sending your collection to auction. I know several people who have had a bad experience with Julia's. My guns are going into a trust and in that trust it's specified that they are not to go there so that's my take on them.
The dealer consignment is a good idea as well. I have a couple of guns with Steve Barnett right now. He's fair and you might end up getting a better price as there isn't a timetable on the sale. he has sold a couple of Parkers and Winchester M70's for me in the past and I have no complaints.
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08-16-2017, 06:45 PM | #15 | ||||||
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I have had great experience with a small local auction (Hessney) for guns worth less than 1K, low commission 10% and pay in 10 days---market prices for all of my items. For the middle tier stuff I have had great luck with Amoskeag-----stuff I just wanted to go away and have been VERY happy with realized prices----beat my expectations on my Fox shotguns. For items that I wanted a set dollar amount without the auction risk I have used Tom Wyraz, Steve Barnett and Jay S, all are good depending on the item (Fox=Wyraz ( the best!), Winchester 21's= Tom Wyraz, Jay and Steve, Parkers=Jay or Steve). Tom will give you excellent personal service in my experience, Jay and Steve are great but more big volume dealers. I have purchased from RI and Julia's but have not consigned to them. Both are very good organizations in my opinion. But I have instructed my wife and son to call Julia's on my premature demise and ask for 0% commission to sell all my guns . As eightbore said some guns will sell for strong prices some will falter, average condition guns are in a market downturn. And don't forget the for sale forums on the collector sites------I have sold three Parker on this forum this year--- realistic prices and good Parker guns sell FAST!! in my experience. George if you have a 20ga 32" Sterlingworth CALL ME!!! Craig
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08-17-2017, 10:26 AM | #16 | ||||||
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For the generous of heart, there could be another option to the auction house.
The PGCA is a 501(c) 7 organization (thanks Allan). Thus, donations to the PGCA should be tax deductible and can be valued at present retail prices. So... if one were to "donate" a Parker gun to the PGCA (for raffle/youth incentive, etc.) then the donor could potentially realize the gun's current value as a credit against his or her taxes. Got a $1500 VHE that you're not sure will fetch $1500 at auction? Donate it. And write off $1500. I could be wrong about this, but I'm just tossing it out there. |
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08-17-2017, 11:22 AM | #17 | ||||||
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John
Great idea;however the PGCA is actually a 501(c) 7---the Parker Gun Foundation is in fact a 501(c)3 . The tax consequence is up to you and Uncle Sam. Have a great day Allan |
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08-17-2017, 12:01 PM | #18 | ||||||
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And the contribution would not be a credit, it would be a deduction from adjusted gross income as an itemized deduction subject so certain limitations depending on several factors. Credits offset tax dollar for dollar. Deductions reduce taxable income, therefore, the tax savings is dependent on your tax bracket.
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08-17-2017, 01:25 PM | #19 | ||||||
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Yup, a deduction, not a credit. At my income level, my tax deduction for a donated A-1 Special 20 gauge would probably be about a tenth of the value of the gun.
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08-18-2017, 05:49 PM | #20 | |||||||
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