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Fair trade wanted
Flounder2
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I have a beretta model 21A-22LR.... It is in exelant condition. I recently applied for my CWP and was wanting to trade this gun outright or as close as possible to outright. I am planning on going to a local gun dealer tomorrow to check around. My question is what type of gun would be a fair trade. I am wanting a higher caliber weapon for protection and one also of about the same size as I will be toating it on my person. I just dont want to go in there blind and trade him my gun for a piece of junk because I dont no any better... For instance would it be a fair swap to trade for a Kel Tec 9mm. Would both used guns be about equal in value???? Any advice on what would be a even swap..... Thanks.... Pens Fl
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There is no such thing as a fair trade at a gun dealer.
When a dealer takes a gun in for trade he gives you the trade in value or AKA Wholesale value for it.
The dealer on most cases still charges you the retail value on the gun you are purchasing.
Example: Keltec retail value 500.00, Your Beretta retails for 500.00 but the dealer only gives you 375.00. Difference is you pay 125.00 and are usually taxed on this amount.
A gun dealer is alot like a car dealer and this type of transaction requires them to make two sales as profit.
My 2 cents worth, is you are better off to retail your gun and than bargain off the retail price of the gun you are looking to buy.
If you are commited to not hasseling with making two deals than I suggest actually shop several gun shops and take the best offer.
I wish you the best and enjoy your new gun down the road.
Mike
No disrespect intended or implied.
There is no such thing as a fair trade at a gun dealer.
When a dealer takes a gun in for trade he gives you the trade in value or AKA Wholesale value for it.
The dealer on most cases still charges you the retail value on the gun you are purchasing.
Example: Keltec retail value 500.00, Your Beretta retails for 500.00 but the dealer only gives you 375.00. Difference is you pay 125.00 and are usually taxed on this amount.
A gun dealer is alot like a car dealer and this type of transaction requires them to make two sales as profit.
My 2 cents worth, is you are better off to retail your gun and than bargain off the retail price of the gun you are looking to buy.
If you are commited to not hasseling with making two deals than I suggest actually shop several gun shops and take the best offer.
I wish you the best and enjoy your new gun down the road.
Mike
When an honest dealer gives you a trade in allowance, you have to remember one thing...he is there to make money. They might use the bluebook value, then they subtract 20-30 percent from that. They have a lot of overhead in inventory, insurance, and utilities. They have to cover it, or you would not have a place to trade in at.
To answer your question, your Beretta would be worth 100-120 dollars on a trade, and you could walk back in the shop an hour later, and expect to see 150-175 dollar tags on it.
I have seen dics on both ends/ buyer and FFL, but mostly good people...nambu
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