How is the best way to sell at the 1500

[Indianavette]

I mean, other than to a dealer?

 

[rockhopper46038]

Big sign on back seems to be the method of choice.

 

[Westside]

also Just walking around with it visible you will get offers. I bought a gun a the 1500 and just walking out from the table I got stopped several times asking if I was willing to sell it.

 

[beardedbrodel]

I've seen a dowel rod with a sign inserted into rifles before. It makes them more visible while walking though the crowd.

 

[talderma]

I've seen a dowel rod with a sign inserted into rifles before. It makes them more visible while walking though the crowd.

Just make sure if you do this you print clearly what you have.....Trust me! If not you will get bombarded with people wanting to stop you just to read your sign and not purchase anything. I have found that white card stock and a thick sharpie work great.

 

[DanVoils]

Also put on the sign if you can take a credit card. I've done that many times and sold the stuff really quickly.

 

[talderma]

Also put on the sign if you can take a credit card. I've done that many times and sold the stuff really quickly.

What do you use to take cards...paypal etc? I never thought about doing that.

 

[jsn_mooney]

I've had good luck in the past with the dowel-rod/cardboard "flag" sign down the barrel, hopefully you won't "bean" too many people in the head with your sign before you make your sale LOL. I've been to Mardi Gras 5 times, and I don't need anything bad enough to fight the crowd for this one.

 

[Pinchaser]

Try not to sell to a dealer at the 1500. They will hound you relentlessly but they also will always try to screw you. This time of year, a good way to tell a dealer is they won't be wearing a coat. Just firmly tell them you're not interested in selling to them and then completely ignore them after that. A big sign on your back (easy to make...put a string through 2 holes and tie 2 knots. Put the string around your neck) is effective. NEVER process a credit card. Cash only. Today's credit card sale is tomorrow's credit card chargeback. Don't do it.

 

[muncie1]

What do you use to take cards...paypal etc? I never thought about doing that.

You can use SQUARE

https://squareup.com/

 

[muncie1]

also Just walking around with it visible you will get offers. I bought a gun a the 1500 and just walking out from the table I got stopped several times asking if I was willing to sell it.

Very similar experience to this.

 

[phatgemi]

Try not to sell to a dealer at the 1500. They will hound you relentlessly but they also will always try to screw you. This time of year, a good way to tell a dealer is they won't be wearing a coat. Just firmly tell them you're not interested in selling to them and then completely ignore them after that. A big sign on your back (easy to make...put a string through 2 holes and tie 2 knots. Put the string around your neck) is effective. NEVER process a credit card. Cash only. Today's credit card sale is tomorrow's credit card chargeback. Don't do it.

Thanks for the reminder. something to think about.

 

[762minigun]

Steer clear of the lowballers just past the doors.

 

[Pitmaster]

I like being able to know what the gun is before approaching someone. Some look similar and its hard to know what every single gun is from a quick glance.

 

[DanVoils]

What do you use to take cards...paypal etc? I never thought about doing that.

I use Square. It's free to sign up and they'll send you the card reader for free. You can also buy a card reader at Wal-mart for $10 and they give you a code to put in to get your $10 back. I have never had a problem using it on my iPhone and iPad. Biggest thing is to swipe the card instead of entering the numbers. Money is usually deposited into my checking account the next morning. Like Muncie1 said go to http://www.squareup.com for more details.

 

[HiRoller]

Steer clear of the lowballers just past the doors.

Vultures generally circle on you quickly after entry, the no jacket therory is valid. Most will offer you 1/2 to a 1/3 of market value. I like to crack the dealers for fun and ask twice what I know it's worth !!

 

[HiRoller]

I use Square. It's free to sign up and they'll send you the card reader for free. You can also buy a card reader at Wal-mart for $10 and they give you a code to put in to get your $10 back. I have never had a problem using it on my iPhone and iPad. Biggest thing is to swipe the card instead of entering the numbers. Money is usually deposited into my checking account the next morning. Like Muncie1 said go to http://www.squareup.com for more details.

Paypal has the same thing going too.

 

[Miketodd]

I"ve got both Square and Paypal card swipers. I like Paypal a little bit better because I use my paypal account more. I will have both card readers in my backpack there. I am not going to nessicarily sell anything, but I might bring some stuff just in case I get the itch.

 

[other dave]

I"ve got both Square and Paypal card swipers. I like Paypal a little bit better because I use my paypal account more. I will have both card readers in my backpack there. I am not going to nessicarily sell anything, but I might bring some stuff just in case I get the itch.

If Paypal finds out you are using their product/site for selling firearms they will suspend/terminate your Paypal account. Paypal is owned by eBay and their rules for acceptable items are based on CA state law.

 

[Miketodd]

I know. Thats why if I do anything it is by "gift".