What's a good asking price for my ar?

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As of late i have truely been thinking about selling my Bushmaster ar15. I would like some insight to how much i should ask for it. i don't know what it is
but I think i might part with it. So if anyone will help me out i would much appreciate it. thanks. pics below and list of stuff on it.
RifleBushmaster ar15 flatop with izzy flash suppressor, with under 1000rds through it, umc and m855 green tip only.

Accessories
knight's armament rail system
knight's rail covers (many different sizes and many extra)
knight's vertical foregrip
first samco pistol grip
first samco bi-pod adapter
shooter's ridge bi-pod
Eo-tech hws (1moa dot w/ 65moa circle, not nvg compatable)
scope coat for sight
gg&g buis dual apature(locks in place)
collapsiable buttstock
carry handle
and all original furniture.
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For the basic rifle, even though i'm not an AR expert, I'd venture to say around $800; with the extra stuff on it, I might venture a guess of +/- $1100. But, then again, I"m not an AR guy, and haven't been in the market for them as of late, and am probably guessing a bit too much towards the "new" price.
 
If you still have the bushmaster furniture I'd think you'd get more if you sold everything off separately and then sold the rifle.

It may even be worth it to buy a pistol grip and a set of handguards so you can sell everything separately.
 
I have all the original stuff that came on the rifle. The original pistol grip and handguards. and the carry handle i forgot to mention all that. thanks guys.
 
Adding custom stuff to a gun is kind of like adding custom stuff to a car---everyone has their own idea of what combo of custom stuff is "right" and your big problem if finding that one guy whos idea of whats "right" is similar to yours. Any other guy just looks at your custom stuff as so much junk that needs to be taken off the rifle/car .
Chances are that you will get a higher % of your money back by parting out most of the extra stuff and then selling a more basic rifle
The best way to reach the highest number of gun guys (nuts!) is the internet here or at the equipment exchange on AR15.com. (or both)
 
Depending how fast you want to sell it?

Fair:
Used Bushmaster M4 $700.00
Knights Rail w/ rail covers + foregrip 250.00
Bipod 80.00
Eo-Tech 225.00
BUIS 75.00
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$1,330.00
 
I haven't decided for sure if i want to get rid of it, but after next weekend i will know for sure. i am gonna take it to the range and figure it out, and if it ain't floating my boat, after the range trip then i will most definetly be putting it on the market.
 
Be prepared to sell the extras seperately at a slight discount or plan to give someone a healthy discount for them to purchase the rifle with everything together.

I have seen quite a few posting for sale where someone adds up the retail cost of a large amount of expensive accessories along with the new cost of the rifle and think that should be the selling price. Then they get upset (and sometimes downright nasty) when it hasn't sold in months. They don't want to break it up but they have to sell it quick and still think it's worth what they paid new. That might work with some things, but not ARs. It's like paying for custom gunsmith work, you'll never get all of that money back if you sell the gun unless you have something unusual, rare, and/or are willing to wait a long time for that 1 buyer out of 1000 who is willing to pay full price.
 
Generally, you will get a better price online and sell quicker by parting it out than you will by selling it as a complete rifle. Nhsport described the problem well - everybody has their own idea about what they want on the rifle and usually it doesn't mesh exactly with yours so they don't necessarily see the extras as a benefit.

Somebody local who is new to ARs and not aware of all the options or doesn't have an idea already formed may be a good buyer. They are generally a little more excited and willing to pay better prices.
 
(sigh. . .)

It would be the perfect gift for Kathryn (a Get Well after back surgery next week) - but we'll have close to triple that in co-pay.

Nice set-up! Until I manage something Class III, that would be just the ticket.

So many firearms of interest, so many other priorities. . .
 
My offer would be $500 with everything. Now don't get bent out of shape on the price. It's USED. My daddy said when you buy used you buy someone else's problems. My momma said an item is only worth what someone was willing to pay for it. So given the wisdom passed on to me by my parents $500 should be a fair price for that used weapon.
 
My offer would be $500 with everything
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Well you will be keeping your $500. (the upgardes are worth more than that)
Btw what possible problems could you be getting?
you're mom is right, and being the seller i can decide how much it sells for. and who i sell it to, and you don't have to worry, I will not even consider you in the selling process. Thanks for the absolutly obscure post. since your families "wisdom" has nothing to do with what is being disccused. Thanks again!
 
Mr Possum,
You allready said that if it pukes at the range that you would put it up for sale. I take that to mean that if it turns out to be a lemon of sorts. People have long memories;)
GeoW
 
You allready said that if it pukes at the range that you would put it up for sale. I take that to mean that if it turns out to be a lemon of sorts.
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Were do you get anything to do with it "puking" at the range?
I just ain't in love with it like the rest of my collection.

it's not a lemon by any means, I just have other weapons that fill it's place and really don't need it and might like to get rid of it. there ain't a thing wrong with it. where do you get that it is a "lemon of sorts"? :scrutiny: whatever dude, you know what everyone can forget about this thread and forget i ever asked. I appreciate the folks that actually helped out and gave good reasons for there answers, thanks to all. I can get what I want for it at work and i will figue it out by next week and sell if i want and not if i don't. sorry i asked! have a good one.
 
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