Thanks oswulf for your perspective. I was on the other side of the counter today, selling a couple of my "safe queen" guns *to* a local pawnshop (Mini 14 and a Buckmark).
I've got no complaints; I asked for a high price up front, he offered a low price as a counter, and we agreed to a middle price and I got my cash on the spot. I'd rather do that and get an immediate sale (with his receipt) than try to place an ad in the paper and try to get that last $50 out of a gun selling to someone I don't know. His shop is well established and in favor with local law enforcement; nothing "low-rent" about it.
I've been in the shop several times buying ammo and small stuff so he kinda knew me by face and I'll go back again in the future. No problems today and I don't begrudge him the markup he'll get when he sells the guns I sold him today. It's a business and we both had our eyes open.
Regards,
K
I've got no complaints; I asked for a high price up front, he offered a low price as a counter, and we agreed to a middle price and I got my cash on the spot. I'd rather do that and get an immediate sale (with his receipt) than try to place an ad in the paper and try to get that last $50 out of a gun selling to someone I don't know. His shop is well established and in favor with local law enforcement; nothing "low-rent" about it.
I've been in the shop several times buying ammo and small stuff so he kinda knew me by face and I'll go back again in the future. No problems today and I don't begrudge him the markup he'll get when he sells the guns I sold him today. It's a business and we both had our eyes open.
Regards,
K