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Here's the million dollar question. What would you set your reserve at on a S&W .32 Airlite titanium model 331? It's had 18 rounds through is and has been carried around in a fanny pack, so it's practically new. I am trying to establish the value really.
"I don't have to know what I am talking about to say something" JM
"I don't have to know what I am talking about to say something" JM
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Hello Miss Kelly,
I have acutioned a few guns, and researched other sellers and their posts on the forum
and the conclusion I've come to is that it is not good to set a reserve. Once you find out what a fair price is for the weapon, make that your starting bid and it protects you just the same as a reserve will without irritating prospective buyers.
Setting a reserve, then starting the bidding lower than that is just wasting the serious buyer's time, and, because it is deceptive, it may even cost you time, as some buyers simply won't fool around so they don't bid at all.
So set a starting bid, which is the lowest amount that you are willing to take, and set a"Buy Now" price, which is what you would really like to get for the piece, and post it to relist until sold. The length should be 5 or 7 days, and be very accurate in your description. Post clear images and show any damage. That's the way to be a successful seller on GB.[;)][^]
Note: Checked on the auction and found this which is likely to be close in price:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=33604542
Do a search on Smith & Wesson Airlite for others.
Frog.
RiBBButt...You can't rollerskate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to. -Roger Miller0 -
When I was still in the business, you couldn't give 32 revolvers away, S & W or not.
Seeing it's one of the limited production pieces with the Titanium Cylinder, it probably would have some collectors interest. I would emphasize that in your add.
As their (2) large gun auctions, and a brokerage on the net, do some research to get a feel of what similar S & W's are SELLING for. Price your revolver accordingly.
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I checked the Smith & Wesson site and the 331 doesn't appear. Are you sure you have the model number right?
Here's their page to do a search on their revolvers:
http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com/store/index.php3
Frog.
RiBBButt...You can't rollerskate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to. -Roger Miller0 -
Let's see, the model number is.....331! And that's my final answer. I like Frog's idea on the "no reserve" tactic. I think I'll try it.
RS-I didn't realise that it was a limited production gun. That's good news too.
Daddy's packin' a 45 now. No more Mr. Nice Guy. [:D]
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Blue Book 26th edition says $435 98% and $565 100%. on the 331 Airlite Ti Chiefs Special. Add $24 for the Dymondwood Boot Grips 0
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