Here in the Midwest where I've been working in the gun business for most of my life, on and off, what I posted is realistic. I watch the auction sites, do a bunch of appraisals for insurance companies and know full well that values vary geographically. I'd love to bring a bunch of stuff down for resale but am no longer a dealer and enjoy my freedom. Local shops can get premium prices for snakes and pristine Smith's (older and clean). Stuff described as "good" is usually rough. Like I tell the guys who ask for a value over the phone, "hold it closer to the receiver, I can't see it yet". Condition matters. Watch Rock Island Auctions for estimated price vs actual. Good stuff goes high, poor stuff is low.
