In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Need advice
Kerviel
Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
I have a gun I am thinking of selling. No idea what kind of gun it is because i cannot find it in any books. Description is as follows:It reads Marlin 1898. It is lever action. 38 w is the caliber. Has a octagon barrel. The action and barrel are chromed. Can anyone tell me it's worth and any facts?
Comments
1. not too heavy or bulky
2. .38 cal or larger
3. price under $1,000.00
4. ease of use and accuracy is important
appreciate your thoughts.
I appreciate your help.
If you have an auction problem, you need to contact GB auction support as we can not assist you in the forums:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportIssueNew.aspx
Has anyone purchased a gun online to find it wasn't in the condition described? How did you resolve it? What if the seller is unwilling to remedy the issue? I am just looking for advice from the experts who I am sure have run into this problem at one time or another.
I appreciate your help.
It's not all that difficult to avoid such a situation, which is better than being faced with having to return a gun.
The best way to avoid, or at least minimize disappointment, is to read the sellers description carefully. Read what he/she says and just as important, what they don't say. Be careful of CYA descriptions, such as "Serial numbers appear to match", or "Mechanism appears to function."
Also watch out for "I got this at an estate sale and don't know anything about it", or "I was told it's original."
Look at the pictures carefully. If there are not enough of them or they are not clear ask for more. Don't be afraid to ask questions to clarify something you don't understand in the description. If a seller doesn't respond in a proper manner (or doesn't respond at all to your email) I would suggest avoiding buying from them.
Do your homework, buy reference books on the subject matter that interests you, and use this forum to supplement what you know. Do not rely solely on this forum or any other forum to protect you from a bad deal. The responsibility is yours to be armed and prepared for your purchases.
Lots of other tips to help you avoid a bad situation, but that will get you started.
Johnny
From experience I have learned to ask lots of questions and demand good photos in advance to eliminate this problem. If the rifle is not as described I would return it in the 3 day inspection period. You may have to pay shipping, depending on what the seller said in his listing.
There is not always a 3 day inspection period. That is up to the seller, and is usually stated in the auction's return policy section.
If the gun is not as described, you need to contact the seller to see if they will satisfy your wishes, and if they cannot be diplomatically solved, then get in touch with the auction side admins. Remember to place feedback for this seller also.
Best
Although some sellers offer an inspection period, it is not a requirement.
If you have an auction problem, you need to contact GB auction support as we can not assist you in the forums:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportIssueNew.aspx
Thanks for the URL, I will use that. I wasn't seeking support regarding an auction, I was merely seeking advice to see how others handled problems that arose with their purchases if they had one.
Thank you all for the help and advice. My gun dealer is helping me resolve the situation.
quote:Originally posted by Kerviel
Has anyone purchased a gun online to find it wasn't in the condition described? How did you resolve it? What if the seller is unwilling to remedy the issue? I am just looking for advice from the experts who I am sure have run into this problem at one time or another.
I appreciate your help.
It's not all that difficult to avoid such a situation, which is better than being faced with having to return a gun.
The best way to avoid, or at least minimize disappointment, is to read the sellers description carefully. Read what he/she says and just as important, what they don't say. Be careful of CYA descriptions, such as "Serial numbers appear to match", or "Mechanism appears to function."
Also watch out for "I got this at an estate sale and don't know anything about it", or "I was told it's original."
Look at the pictures carefully. If there are not enough of them or they are not clear ask for more. Don't be afraid to ask questions to clarify something you don't understand in the description. If a seller doesn't respond in a proper manner (or doesn't respond at all to your email) I would suggest avoiding buying from them.
Do your homework, buy reference books on the subject matter that interests you, and use this forum to supplement what you know. Do not rely solely on this forum or any other forum to protect you from a bad deal. The responsibility is yours to be armed and prepared for your purchases.
Lots of other tips to help you avoid a bad situation, but that will get you started.
Johnny
Johnny's right on the money here. Now, with that said, be sure to contact the seller with your case. I sold an old junker Winchester single shot that wasn't to the buyers satisfaction. At first he took it to a gun smith and spent about 2 hours work of work. Then it turned out the smith was him. I never found out he was even upset until he sent me my only C feedback. I emailed him to ask why he didn't contactd me. He then took several emails to belittle me for not providing feedback, and calling me everything he could imagine. I still feel that the gun was advertised accurately. I even stipulated that it should be taken to a gunsmith. My ONLY problem over the entire thing was that he NEVER once gave me the opportunity to make him happy. He NEVER emailed me to voice a concern. He jumped straight to the bad feedback without any attempt at contact, saying he bet I would finally leave feedback. Well, I did. I gave him the A for doing his part - prompt payment. After all was said I refunded him $60 for the 2 hrs supposedly he had to spend to repair an old winchester. A good responsible buyer asks good questions. A good responsible seller answers them in the ad, but also is as good as his or her word.
Bottom line I guess is to give them a chance to make the right move and be sure to keep good contact with them. Hopefully they will be like the majority of sellers here - Honest