Costs/prices go up. I've only used GB a few times but I've had nothing but great experiences.
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They probably did basic math and realized for the new total price or a bit more they can get one locally that they can physically look at before paying. Not saying it's right but that's a simple guess.
Pretty much sums it up. Lots of ebayer/flea market/gun show mindset buyers too. They freak out when you tell them they have to pay sales tax (because you better believe gunjoker IS 100% GOING TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE SELLER'S ASS.)That wouldn't be the case at all because the only type guns in sell on Gunbroker are older obscure guns or one of kind cerakoted guns. I don't sell stuff on their you can get at your local store. Plus I start all my listing a penny so the buyer picks the price.
They just bid up to what they're willing to pay, then once they see the fees gunbroker tacks on they bail on it.
This, especially for hard-to-find items.
It’s great to have access to so many milsurp guys living in blue states who are selling off their stuff because they’re tired of the local regulations. In those cases I find cheaper deals than locally, even with the fees.
Downside is you don’t see it until after you’ve bought it so you have to be a savvy buyer. Ask for add’l pics and ask questions about the item’s history
I've been watching a few auctions there, and it's still amazing what people are bidding these gun's up too.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/906245688 - Currently $700 + $25 Shipping with 3H 45M left.
Something to judge prices on with that rifle, even though out of stock it's usual price is much lower than what that gun is going for.
https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/hma60702
Since all of the retail sites are out of stock, buyers are eager to get one if its available. Regardless of price.....