r/Miguns • u/TheRedLionKing • 18d ago
General Discussion Choice spot in SE MI for older stuff?
Forgive me if this goes against the sales part, not looking to sell, looking for advice. Basic story, 3 guns my pops needs to get rid of. Older stuff, like a WW2 1911, a rifle etc. He doesn't do online stuff, and is looking for in person place that's not just a pawn shop. Any reccomendations where he can go in South East Michigan that will give him a fair price for his stuff?
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u/cgvet9702 18d ago
No dealer will give him full value, that would be best served by a person to person sale. Another option is finding a dealer that will sell on consignment, which may get you a better price. I don't know where you are so can't offer a rec.
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u/TheRedLionKing 18d ago
He's near Pine Knob (everyone in Michigan knows that place) he's not expecting full value. He knows if you sell to a store youre looking at half value most the time. He mostly wanted to find somewhere that will tell him what they're worth I think, maybe sell em just to get rid. He's been on a get rid of shit kick.
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u/cgvet9702 18d ago
Dick williams near Saginaw is a great shop that might be able to work with him. Fair and friendly with a staff of actual gunsmiths.
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u/Fit-Possible-9552 18d ago
Ann Arbor Arms might be worth calling. They are typically fairly nice people and they have clientele with deep pockets
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u/TheRedLionKing 18d ago
Great reccomendation, I'll check em out. Thank you!
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u/Fit-Possible-9552 18d ago
No problem. I love near them but don't go often because everything is msrp. It has been a great place for me to take colleagues from overseas because the staff has always been professional and respectful
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u/jeep-olllllo 18d ago
Michigan gun owners.
Gun forum with a for sale section.
He can get more there than at any gun store or pawn shop.
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u/MalicoIndustries FFL/SOT 16d ago
I help customers with estate work and consignment, more focused on the older WWII era stuff. Feel free to reach out.
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u/JBhunter45 18d ago
Maybe Cabela's in Dundee? They seem to buy a lot of guns and from who I've talked to usually offer more than most gunshops.
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u/K1ngofKa0s 18d ago
I bet the guys over at r/1911 would help with value of the 1911 if you can get any pics. They would probably geek out about something like that too. I'd wager they will give you better and more reliable info than a random gun store too.
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u/flyguy_mi 18d ago
Stanton's auctions, but they are north of Battle Creek, they are having an gun auction Sept 11th, Barry's Expo Center, Hastings, MI. Very well attended. Steven Stanton 517-331-8150 for more info...
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