Not very. Auctions are competitive sales and people don't bid logically. Lots of people see a rare whatever sell, then assume their common one is worth that. Other times a common whatever will sell for a ridiculous amount because two idiots decide to compare penis and wallet sizes, simply don't care what it costs because they need gratification, or are willing to pay above average market because it's an item not available near them.
Never trade guns unless you're honestly trading and know both what you're getting and what you're giving.
Never trade guns unless you're honestly trading and know both what you're getting and what you're giving.
But when I do want to get rid of something I will sell privately as this is the most profitable option. However I once traded a Dan Wesson 357 snubby for a 45 Colt and feel that I got the best end of the deal. The DW was more of a paperweight than a revolver as the trigger weight was at best 16 pounds.
I buy from friends and their friends for reasonable prices when they need some ready cash. I always try to best the gunshop prices at least and i get a fair amount of offers.
