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Any tips?
I've searched classifieds that have sold and things seem to be all over the map.
Just curious on where to start pricing.
Thanks
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Start over what you want to get for it. Then slowly keep coming down bit by bit until you get a buyer. In addition, if you start over what you really want for it you can take an offer for a lower price. People always like to get a lower price than the asking price.
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Take what it cost you and subtract 25%. You won't ever get what you put into it. JMO.
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what are you trying to sell.....
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The problem with selling custom rifles is that the value is whatever someone is willing to pay. Most of the time, that ends up being + or - 50% of what it cost to build it, but customs by well-known makers do sometimes appreciate in value. As 22wrf said, start with what you want to get for it and see where you end up.
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The problem with selling custom rifles is that the value is whatever someone is willing to pay. Most of the time, that ends up being + or - 50% of what it cost to build it, but customs by well-known makers do sometimes appreciate in value. As 22wrf said, start with what you want to get for it and see where you end up. Yes it’ll make you sick.... I build for specific applications/uses anymore and don’t plan on selling them for this reason..
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Never sell, just rebarrel customs.
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Thanks, sounds like I was in the ballpark on what I was figuring.
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what are you trying to sell..... .223 AI, but it will be a while, going to get a stock issue taken care of first.
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I think the 50% +/- is the more realistic scenario, unless built by a big name custom 'smith or a vintage classic like a Griffin & Howe.
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Never sell, just rebarrel customs. Best advice on this thread.
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Holston If your custom is classic blued steel over real wood I may be able to give a value range on it if it is made by a well known custom builder. Sorry. I don't do plastic. PM me.
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Plastic unfortunately, and I’m just trying to help a buddy price it.
Built locally, would probably be a hard sell on here due to having a slow(1/12”) twist.
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A guideline I use is price it at the cost of the parts, less if the chambering/twist/ number of shots makes the barrel of dubious value. Then price it at the value of the stock and the action.
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I think the 50% +/- is the more realistic scenario, unless built by a big name custom 'smith or a vintage classic like a Griffin & Howe. Yup, not even the Chosen People can make money selling their used custom rifles. On the other hand, they can be great buying opportunities for the rest of us.
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All of this is pretty bad news, but it's true in general. Unfortunately, the market for custom long guns is unusually soft right now, so that makes things even worse.
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That guy on TV from Field and Stream magazine said that custom rifles without fancy wood stocks are not a good investment.
Sounds like jewelry to me.
I am not in the gun biz, and I am trying to build myself only synthetic stock rifles.
Guns appreciate at 3% per year compounded [background inflation like Gold and guitars]
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