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riflemike
Going to list this in auction How will these poor storage defects affect the price In the closeup pics they look a lot worse than they are. When I list I want to be accurate as far as Overall percentage of Colt What would the experts rate it I dont believe the gun has been fired more than a few rounds and maybe not at all.
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  • givette
    Don't state a percentage. Post the same excellent photos in the auction listing, so the buyer can see for him/herself. Make sure what has been pictured are the only blems. Fired very little? Very subjective. Just show a closeup photo of the top of the frame, bottom of the slide, and the interior of the barrel.

    Let the buyer decide through your excellent, closeup, in-focus photos what the percentage is, as viewed throuogh their own eyes.

    Perhaps a $350-450 start, with no reserve? (I'll defer to others on the starting price question). Best, Joe
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  • nononsense
    riflemike,

    The direct, hard edge of the flash exaggerates the difference between the imperfection and the rest of the finish on the firearm.

    Try taking some of those closeups with softer lighting such as fluorescent or indirect daylight through a window covered by a white sheet. This will soften the overall look of the firearm in general without losing sharpness. It helps keep those imperfections in balance with the rest of the firearm. You might need to support the camera on a tripod or some other platform as the shutter speeds sometimes are slower.

    There are some other threads about this on Ask the Experts so a search might be in order.

    Best.

    ADDED:

    "Great photos that are honest!"

    Making prospective buyers aware of existing flaws is honest. Using proper photographic techniques to illustrate the flaws correctly in relationship to the overall condition makes for GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS. You should know the difference.

    Best.
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  • partisan
    Great photos that are honest! Use these photos to list on GB. I honestly believe these minor imperfections won't hurt you that bad. I wouldn't list it for less than $500.
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