In the Classifieds I have an ad to sell my Ruger SR 1911 Gov't. model, SS, 5" barrel, with 5 mags with it (2 are 10 round).
I bought it about a month ago to "play" with and since I've bought 5 guns in the past week unexpectedly (we won't talk about the 4 in the previous month).
I sold my Shield .45 sooner than planned, and am selling this one sooner than I thought b/c of the money "flow." (or lack thereof b/c of so many unexpected purchases in my beloved 22LR addiction. (buying 1 gun I've wanted since last May that became available for an equitable price).
I put the ad in for $675 with the mags and a box of PMC ammo (ammo for inducement to separate from other 1911s selling).
This will allow me to recover my $654 invested.
I usually sell my $300ish guns in a few hours, a day max: I'm spoiled.
I was told it takes more time to sell a more expensive item: learning that lesson now and not unexpected.
I thought the 5 mags would separate the Ruger from the pack (2 mags are 10 round and I was told at Hoosier Armory that they were all S/W mags.
2 days and not a nibble.
Options:
* just wait with the package listed: ammo included b/c it takes a month for a $675 gun and accessories to sell
* put another box of ammo with it, and take a little loss, or even put 3 boxes of ammo in total, and take more of a loss b/c people will be attracted to the "bait" of ammo (works for me when I'm buying)
* take out the ammo from the ad and advertise gun w/5 mags for $650
* advertise gun with only 2 mags and no ammo for $600, and then sell the 3 mags for $50 separately (mags retail online for $40: should I be asking more $$ for them?
Note: if I do the above with only 2 mags with the gun, do I include 1 of the 10 round mags with the gun, or keep both 10 round mags out to sell separately?
I'm out of my comfort zone, but not worried since it is a Ruger with a great reputation (that's why I bought the gun), and I know the price is competitive with the mags included. (can be bought new at Hoosier Armory out-the-door for a little more than $800, but not with 5 mags ).
Really interested in knowing if the price of the gun being lower is primary attraction or the "package" is (and therefore leave the ad alone).
When I buy, it is not just the price but the accessory package of what comes with it. I have bought guns simply b/c of the ammo that came with it was a no-brainer.
I don't even care for extra mags but I notice when others sell, it seems to be paramount in other's minds.
I bought it about a month ago to "play" with and since I've bought 5 guns in the past week unexpectedly (we won't talk about the 4 in the previous month).
I sold my Shield .45 sooner than planned, and am selling this one sooner than I thought b/c of the money "flow." (or lack thereof b/c of so many unexpected purchases in my beloved 22LR addiction. (buying 1 gun I've wanted since last May that became available for an equitable price).
I put the ad in for $675 with the mags and a box of PMC ammo (ammo for inducement to separate from other 1911s selling).
This will allow me to recover my $654 invested.
I usually sell my $300ish guns in a few hours, a day max: I'm spoiled.
I was told it takes more time to sell a more expensive item: learning that lesson now and not unexpected.
I thought the 5 mags would separate the Ruger from the pack (2 mags are 10 round and I was told at Hoosier Armory that they were all S/W mags.
2 days and not a nibble.
Options:
* just wait with the package listed: ammo included b/c it takes a month for a $675 gun and accessories to sell
* put another box of ammo with it, and take a little loss, or even put 3 boxes of ammo in total, and take more of a loss b/c people will be attracted to the "bait" of ammo (works for me when I'm buying)
* take out the ammo from the ad and advertise gun w/5 mags for $650
* advertise gun with only 2 mags and no ammo for $600, and then sell the 3 mags for $50 separately (mags retail online for $40: should I be asking more $$ for them?
Note: if I do the above with only 2 mags with the gun, do I include 1 of the 10 round mags with the gun, or keep both 10 round mags out to sell separately?
I'm out of my comfort zone, but not worried since it is a Ruger with a great reputation (that's why I bought the gun), and I know the price is competitive with the mags included. (can be bought new at Hoosier Armory out-the-door for a little more than $800, but not with 5 mags ).
Really interested in knowing if the price of the gun being lower is primary attraction or the "package" is (and therefore leave the ad alone).
When I buy, it is not just the price but the accessory package of what comes with it. I have bought guns simply b/c of the ammo that came with it was a no-brainer.
I don't even care for extra mags but I notice when others sell, it seems to be paramount in other's minds.