Is eBay the best place to sell an airgun?

[Pale_Rider]

While browsing eBay for things I don’t need, I stumbled upon a Benjamin bulldog for auction. Not that I need one, already have one but what caught my eye was the price it was selling for. At $709 it was $150-200 more than what they have sold for on AG forums. AND there’s still a day and a half left until the auction is over! Meaning this thing might sell for more than $709! 

Now, I would never buy a used airgun from eBay because it would be like buying a box of chocolates. That’s why I love these AG forums, you can buy with confidence from some reputable people. BUT I will not hesitate to sell an AG on eBay if I can get $200 more. I can’t see what could go wrong as long as you’re being paid with paypal. Moral of the story: don’t just post your AG for sale on here, try eBay. You might be pleasantly surprised with a couple hundred more than you were expecting!

 

[tsakula]

my friend there are many scammers who bid but then do not pay. then sellers relist items. 

 

[Pale_Rider]

my friend there are many scammers who bid but then do not pay. then sellers relist items.

I’ve sold quite a few items on eBay and never had a non paying bidder although they are out there. I can see how that can be annoying but it’s an annoyance I’m willing to risk as it doesn’t make me lose money. This is why I suggest having it for sale on the forums and eBay.

 

[TEXAS]

Listing price and Selling(sold) price are two different things entirely.

Ebay airguns are risky,a lot of bent barrels get peddled there.

 

[jwrabbit123]

plus if you were selling you got alot of fees , I would not buy a air gun there , I would buy a scope if it had a lifetime warranty though , I have sold a bunch of optics there , they hit or miss , but I have had my things bid on and then not paid for then it is phone calls and emails to cancel fees applies

 

[KWK]

eBaggers pay crazy money sometimes. That's why the Crosman 600's skyrocketed. In fact they ran up all the old Crosman co2's.Try buying a Mk1, MK2 or a 150. Even the older bulk fill co2 rifles and pistols and rifles are up there now. They go ape shirt for any prewar guns. Then there's eBag's little Texas 1%. And play pal gets there dip. I have paid a few times with money orders. That was prearranged by me and the sellers. If you DON"T use play pal eBag offers NO backup to buyers! But i don't care. I'll take my chances, thank you, and avoid the sinful sots at play pal every time I can.

 

[ctshooter]

I would much prefer to buy and sell airguns here on AGN and other reputable forums. Knowing the members and community I am dealing with goes a long way in developing good relationships with members, buyers and sellers. I have a good level of confidence AGN members would not post a gun they messed up or a bent barrel in good conscience without clarifying it in the post. 

 

[Pale_Rider]

That’s a good way of looking at it ctshooter. Sometimes the non monetary benefits outweigh making a few extra bucks. 

 

[rangur1]

I’ve sold on both. eBay was a pain in the d&@k. I much prefer reasonable folks here. Here , people ask reasonable questions, eBay , I had a hack offer me 25 percent of price a not a penny more, naturally I flipped them off. eBay was just not pleasant to use. I only use them if I have no choice. Letgo and Craigslist are just horrible.

 

[ba49]

I've been trying to decide where to advertise my vintage and target air pistols. I have about 35 mostly vintage Daisy, Crosman, FWB, S&W, and numerous other brands and want to thin the herd to maybe 10. I have been looking for the easiest but safest way to do it. There are so many scammers out there that I have been putting it off. I have bought the majority off ebay and so far have not had any problems but have never sold any. I have also used Gun Broker for many years for buying powder burners, but I don't have any experience selling on line. What do you guys recommend? Is it hard to sell without a history for selling on the forum for sale ads?

 

[Fatmike]

I've been selling a snr357 on ebay for 3 auctions. The high bidders dont actually pay. Tons of deadbeat bidders. Not worth the frustration. I did however buy my bulldog for 300$ on ebay. I spent another 30$ in parts and it's better then new. I guess ebay is a craps shoot no matter what you are buying/selling.

 

[Liontracks]

No

Have a good day.

 

[Jld1969]

The best place I know is right hear AGN. Michael has done a great job keeping the scammers at bay for his members some still get by but not many. I only trust this family of mine and that's why I don't go anywhere else.