OT Morphy's or Rock Island?
 

Anyone have a viewpoint on which one to use for a hundred gun estate from
high grade guns to so so guns?

If i had a 100 guns to liquidate i would start by contacting Josh Loewensteiner.

I would do as Mike suggests.

Gunbroker. $.01 start

I agree with Gunbroker and use it regularly . However I start my auctions at what I need to get for an item .

I would speak with a representative from each company to clearly understand all cost involved.
I would also solicit feedback from members asking they send this to you by PM.
I think its a combination of local sales, Gun Broker starting off at a penny, and some to auction. Locally consigning guns can also be a good option.
In a few cases Josh has offered some of his SXS here first to members.
Depends on the gun and how quickly they need to be sold.

I am just trying to stir the pot.

To handle a collection of that size takes time and a true understanding of how to navigate the current marketplace. I would recommend finding an expert that can manage the process start to finish to obtain the best value for you and your family. Josh Lowensteiner is excellent at handling this type of collection and the perfect guy for the job.

Do your homework is the key.

I have not bought from Morphy's yet, but have had good experiences with Rock Island.

I sold quite of few of my Collectible Colt and Smith revolvers on Gun Broker starting off at a penny. They received a lot of bids and received more than I had expected.
For lower priced guns the local gun shows can be quit effective. To me just not worth the trouble to deal with shipping and commissions and listing fees.
When it comes time to sell my graded Model 21’s and possibly few others I will be calling Josh more then likely.
I have been most pleased selling here knowing guns are going to members.

Whenever the sale of one of, or all of, your gun(s) involving an auction house (or any third party for that matter) there is a contract to be filled out and signed. Some of these contracts are more than one page - sometimes three or four and often contain fine print or dimly printed caveats on the reverse side and any caveat or condition that applies will need your initials... Be ABSOLUTELY certain you have read the entire contract and any questions you may have are answered to your satisfaction.





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Thank you all for your comments. I will be talking to Josh today . As soon as he is done showing someone a High Grade Parker !!!

I have great respect for Josh, so he'd be my first choice selling double shotguns. If you are choosing between RIAC or Morphys it might depend on the type of guns you have, but others with real experience (not just opinions) would be better able to advise you. I've bought from Gunbroker, but never an upper end gun.

I have supreme faith in Josh too... just for the record.





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You make a mighty good stew :rotf:

I would also consider Poulin's, they are very professional in my opinion.

Without question Josh would be the route I would take.

All your input has been most appreciated.
Decision made.

Have bought from all of them! The large houses do not have the one on one you get with Josh, The piece you are looking for might be with a large firm, so be it, But for Sales Josh is your man! Just my opinion, Gary

Nothing against him as I do not know him , but for my own liquidation I’ll do it myself thru GB or GI . I’ve already moved a couple hundred that were in my accumulation so I see no reason not to handle the rest .