Need some help.

[.357 magnum]

I am trading my Springfield XD .45acp 4 inch service model, all black, for a new XD 5 inch .45acp stainless. My question is how much do you think I should try to get out of my 4 inch. She is in excellent condition and less then one year old. Probably has around 1100-1500 rounds thru her.

Thank you in advance!

The Best to all!

 

[Steve C]

A shop is going to give you less than their cost of the trade in pistol. Most will offer you somewhere around 1/2 of what your paid retail or less. On a private sale you could get maybe 10% to 20% less than the lowest retail price in your area for your pistol. You will always get more money out of a private sale than through a dealer who must resell your pistol to a 3rd buyer. Its just like a car trade in, you'd make more money selling it yourself.

 

[ugaarguy]

It also depends on your location. The XD 45 is in high demand in many areas. Some dealers will pay well on a good used so they have one in the display cabinet to sell. Sometimes they'll take a hit on the normal used gun margin for something that will sell quickly and easily.

 

[.357 magnum]

Thank You Gentlemen!

Well it turned out well. The gun shop/shooting range where I do my business, let me put the gun on consignment. I put my own price on the gun and when it sells they take 15%. I thought that was a pretty good deal. Again Thank You for your responses!

The Best to You and Yours!

Frank