Someone explain something about Gunbroker

[GeauxLSU]

I didn't know that. I assumed "no reserve" meant no minimum. I remember a thread where someone here did a "buy now" for some absurd amount like $0.02 or 2 dollars. I thought if there was no reserve and no minimum listed then 1 dollar could win.

Nope. Here's an example. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/890078735
Note there is "no reserve" but the minimum bid (aka 'starting bid') is $735.

 

[GeauxLSU]

It does make it easier for one to aggravate bidders on an item that one may see as "too cheap." LOL.

Oh I may, or may not have lobbed a bid in with a couple minutes left suspecting I'd never get it on several rifles when I was hunting the one I mentioned. Can't remember the guy's userid, but I'm sure he hates me.

 

[kbkatl]

Oh I may, or may not have lobbed a bid in with a couple minutes left suspecting I'd never get it on several rifles when I was hunting the one I mentioned. Can't remember the guy's userid, but I'm sure he hates me.

sounds like fun. maybe we should have auctions on ODT.

 

[GeauxLSU]

sounds like fun. maybe we should have auctions on ODT.

There's 14,356 other sites that have that covered.

 

[kbkatl]

There's 14,356 other sites that have that covered.

well I guess that works too.

 

[kbkatl]

So if there is anyone with a lot of Gunbroker knowledge and experience who wants to sell my Alien for 10,000 - I'll give you 5% of the take.

 

[GeauxLSU]

So if there is anyone with a lot of Gunbroker knowledge and experience who wants to sell my Aline for 10,000 - I'll give you 5% of the take.

Just set up an account. It's free.

 

[kbkatl]

Best deal I ever got on a new gun was on GB but I think it was an unusual circumstance.
Apparently a dealer had bought a large number of a particular rifle (Howa mini actions) in a variety of calibers and stock configurations. He must have had hundreds. But he was smart enough to not duplicate any of his listings. For example when one in .223 with a black stock and varmint barrel sold, THEN he'd list another .223 with a black stock and varmint barrel. But he may simultaneously have that configuration in .222 or 6.5 or whatever and he'd have several other .223's listed but not black stock varmint barrel. I watched what was happening and could see over time the demand was being filled and prices were gradually dropping. He had these for SEVERAL weeks. I eventually got what I wanted for less than half what I'd have had to pay new (honestly didn't believe it until it showed up at my FFL) and it was the lowest that any sold for in the configuration I wanted. and now regret not buying more in different configurations (like the chassis models he had for well less than half new at the time and less than 1/3 what they are going for now).
Point being, it's like buying anything. Know what you want and what you are willing to pay and don't be an idiot bidding.
Unlike ebay, the "buy it now" price does not go away on GB so if you think it's a good deal, especially today, you may want to grab it.

One of them had a "buy now" of 11,000 and it shows as being sold. but there were 3 others with lower "buy now" prices. I just suspect something strange was going on. Alien's just shipped in the US 2 -3 weeks ago and are still coming in. They are all the same, except for serial numbers. No reason for someone to buy now for 11k, when they could buy now for 8.5K. There has to be something going on.

 

[GeauxLSU]

One of them had a "buy now" of 11,000 and it shows as being sold. but there were 3 others with lower "buy now" prices. I just suspect something strange was going on. Alien's just shipped in the US 2 -3 weeks ago and are still coming in. They are all the same, except for serial numbers. No reason for someone to buy now for 11k, when they could buy now for 8.5K. There has to be something going on.

I'd agree that's odd IF..... they were listed simultaneously. How do you know the $8.5k was available when the $11k bid was made?

 

[kbkatl]

I'd agree that's odd IF..... they were listed simultaneously. How do you know the $8.5k was available when the $11k bid was made?

I saw them both at the same time. One on there now for buy now of 10K. it wasn't there at the time.