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David Livesay
02-13-2025, 11:05 AM
Are the descriptions for the guns accurate? Can you depend on it if a gun is listed as all original? I have my eye on one in particular and was just wanting to get some feedback from someone that has purchased guns through the auction company to make sure the descriptions are reasonably accurate.
Bobby Cash
02-13-2025, 11:39 AM
I don't believe you get to have cherub like features for no reason.
I would give Josh and his bunch high marks in the "Condition Report" column.
Contact him through this forum, I'm sure he'd be happy to discuss any questions you may have.
edgarspencer
02-13-2025, 11:42 AM
Having consigned several guns to G&D, in past auctions, and reviewing the auction descriptions to what I knew to be the actual condition, It's my opinion that the catalog descriptions are accurate, if not conservative.
CraigThompson
02-13-2025, 11:43 AM
I’ve read descriptions of G&D auctions then previewed some items and IMHO I’d say they do a very decent job of it ! Sure from time to time you might see something you don’t agree with but it won’t be anything major .
David Livesay
02-13-2025, 12:20 PM
Thanks for the information, I didn’t know that Josh was involved with G&D.
Dean Romig
02-13-2025, 02:15 PM
You will never need to question Josh's descriptions of guns.
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Craig Larter
02-13-2025, 03:49 PM
I mostly agree but it is no substitute for doing your homework. Auctioneers represent the seller and it is there job to present the inventory in the best light. You still need to do your own evaluation.
Garry L Gordon
02-13-2025, 04:28 PM
If you can't go look at the gun(s) in person, call Josh with your questions ready. He'll get the gun in hand and go over it with you. Next best thing to being there.
Brian Dudley
02-13-2025, 04:30 PM
Review the terms of the auction house carefully and what they guarantee. Some only gaurantee titles and some guarantee title and descriptions. If they guarantee descriptions them that means they stand behind what is stated in the description, word for word. So read every word, I know auction descriptions can be rather verbose and put you to sleep most of the time. Also watch for what may NOT be spelled out as there is likely a reason for it.
As for originality of anything. Sometimes that can be subjective and a matter of opinion.
Dean Romig
02-13-2025, 05:39 PM
True Brian, and we're lucky enough to have and to trust the opinions of a few true experts in their field... Josh Loewensteiner comes to mind here... Malcolm MacGregor is another.
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Bill Murphy
02-14-2025, 04:48 AM
Contact Josh through the auction house. He is probably on site from now until the time of the auction. He will talk to you while he is holding the gun in his hand. Better to take a trip to the Eastern Shore. Good luck bidding.
Don Ladd
02-14-2025, 08:39 AM
In my option, I would contact Josh with what you are interested in. In my past conversations with him, he has always been honest and open with me. I'd trust him.
Mark Britton
02-14-2025, 07:59 PM
If I'm correct (and this is NO fault of Josh ) only Maryland residents can pay for a gun and go home with it ? That's how I think I read the terms in the catalog ? Being from Virginia I would love to go to the sale but that would only add cost to what I would like to buy. With that said I am very comfortable and confidant with dealing with Josh and the item descriptions in the catalog ! It's a first class auction I would bet !
Bill Murphy
02-16-2025, 10:46 AM
Invite your favorite FFL to go with you to St. Michaels, buy him lunch, pay for gas. Take your purchases home with you. No fuss, no muss.
John Dallas
02-16-2025, 12:38 PM
I bought a gun from Josh on this site, not thru G & D. The gun was better than advertised in my opinion
Joe Graziano
02-18-2025, 02:47 PM
I’ve bought guns at auction Josh had described. They were always accurate. I’ve consigned guns with him which sold without issue. I’ve also listed my first gun with G&D for the upcoming auction. I read the description and it accurately details the shotgun. He’s definitely one of the good guys in the business. Big thumbs up!
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