TheReverend wrote:I've been looking all over the internet to find good classifieds website with no luck.
there is TexasGunTrader.com but most of the people there are insane asking for retail "new" prices for their used guns.
there are this forum and texasguntalk that have classifieds sections, and that's it?
where do you look for used guns? websites? pawn shops (been to one, they too ask for retail price)?
I like to hit up reputable well known pawn shops, my local gun shops( mainly just 1), and places like Bass Pro, Cabela's, and Academy Sports. I don't like to order on line because after FFl transfer fees, shipping charges, and if sold here in TEXAS state taxes, you end up paying the same price as the local guys and lose your "good deal". Plus you take the chance of "in-transit" issues, Things do still get "lost" in the mail(or fedex or ups or whoever). When I go to my local gun shop I rarley by anything new. Their profit margins can't keep up with the big chain stores so their NIB(New In the Box) stuff is usually more expensive. But they almost always have a good revolving selection of quality used guns for very competitve prices. If I can I choose to spend my money there, I'd much rather support my local guy the the big chain guys. The local pawn shops are ok for used guns but usually don't have a good selection and I don't know how much I trust the "undergrad" behind the counter on whether or not what he's selling is quality or junk.