Parker Fair Market valuations west coast - Page 2

Bill Murphy · 04-21-2015, 11:22 AM

If you didn't get a membership list when you joined, you might request one. Then you will know if you have neighbors who know Parkers. In the meantime, you might post some pictures here. As Brian Dudley suggested, your guns will bring $10,000 if in very average condition, less if they lack originality or are damaged.

Charlie Price · 04-21-2015, 11:49 AM

Check the links on this site - see Double Guns and Gunsmithing -- that is the site for Keith Kearcher. I have not seen or talked with Keith in many years, but had many dealings with him. He is an excellent gunsmith and trades guns some. Don't know if he is still in business but he is near you and might help. Charlie Price

Steve Hodges · 04-21-2015, 11:50 AM

I should really stay out of this as there are many much more Knowledgeable folks her on the forum than me, but $10K for all three guns may be a tad bit low, of course considering the condition, etc of the three guns. A quick search of Julia's auction of last month turned up a "Decent CHE 12 Gauge" that sold for $8625. And I would think even a average condition DHE 16 Gauge gun is a pretty valuable gun. JMHO. I know that there are auction fees involved, but still.

http://jamesdjulia.com/item/2552-373/

Chris T. · 04-21-2015, 12:18 PM

We can all take a guess, but it's not really a conversation worth having without taking a looksey at the goods first. They could easily be worth twice that price, but could just as easily be worth half. Julia's usually deals in high end guns, and they spend a lot in advertising to bring the right crowd, premium price and don't forget the buyers premium!! I'm pretty confident a seller could pocket about the same amount of cash selling a decent gun here as he/she could after paying to auction it off. No matter what, we need to see them first!!

C grade · 04-21-2015, 12:42 PM

IMHO, if a gun has a value of 20,000+ you are better off selling it at Julias. The seller commission over 20, 000 is 0% with the purchaser paying 15%. If the gun is below 20,000 each , than you are best served selling it here.
Julias does a great job on high grade high condition Parkers as seen in the last few auctions.
David

Robert Deal · 04-21-2015, 01:06 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me David, I appreciate them.

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Originally Posted by David Dwyer

IMHO, if a gun has a value of 20,000+ you are better off selling it at Julias. The seller commission over 20, 000 is 0% with the purchaser paying 15%. If the gun is below 20,000 each , than you are best served selling it here.
Julias does a great job on high grade high condition Parkers as seen in the last few auctions.
David

Robert Deal · 04-21-2015, 01:09 PM

THANK YOU for the tip. I have contacted Parker and they are sending me the list.

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

If you didn't get a membership list when you joined, you might request one. Then you will know if you have neighbors who know Parkers. In the meantime, you might post some pictures here. As Brian Dudley suggested, your guns will bring $10,000 if in very average condition, less if they lack originality or are damaged.

Robert Deal · 04-21-2015, 08:11 PM

Thank you, I appreciate your tip.

PML · 04-22-2015, 02:31 PM

Robert,
I sent you a pm. I will be in Portland / Tigard next week working. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

Patrick

Robert Deal · 04-22-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by David Dwyer

I think your approach to receiving a fair price on the sale of your guns is great. I have participated in similar situations in the SE with the stipulation that the person evaluating the guns is precluded from purchasing them. I wish I knew someone in you area but do not.
Good Luck
David

Thanks anyway David. I appreciate your supporting comments.