GunBroker website?

[theboyscout]

Anyone ever by from GunBroker? Like some feedback on it

Trustworthy
Reliability of pictures and firearm
Getting what you see

If it says factory new condition is it actually?

Things like that and any experiencea you have had

 

[Weflyfast]

Had some great experiences and some not so good.....last one was not good- guy sold me a new in box high end O/U shotgun that was new and the fire end wouldn't go on due to poor wood to metal fit and shrinkage... It's back at the factory for 4 months to get fixed......he had to have know this prior to shipment and he shiped it to me anyway......he wanted me to deal with the factory so he didn't have to-

 

[748]

I usually buy silencers and DD stuff off there, its been good so far.

 

[jonnyc]

You're not buying directly from "Gunbroker", so it's just like buying from any particular dealer at a gun show. Buyer Beware! Educate yourself on what you're looking for, look closely, ignore the hype, ask questions and ask for pics if something doesn't look right. Don't pay over your limit and be willing to let the wrong gun go. The right one will ultimately appear...eventually.

 

[Waveski]

I have many satisfactory purchases through Gunbroker. jonnyc summed it up pretty well.

My summary : Gunbroker is a very good resource - provided that you are perceptive and disciplined.
Be patient. Determine your limit before starting to bid - and stick to it!

 

[stonebuster]

I bid/bought on GB once and it went well. The downside is you can't physically inspect the gun and have to rely on pictures and descriptions. Ask the seller any questions you've got and ask for more photos of necessary. Read the seller's feedback from other buyers. Condition is often exaggerated as better than actual condition so good photos are important. Mine was described as excellent and I'd rate it very good but I knew that from the photos before bidding.

 

[film495]

pretty good. look for high satisfaction ratings for sellers, and ask the seller a few questions. prompt, and clear responses say a lot. I've only bought 2 off gunbroker, but both have worked out well.

 

[Ignition Override]

Yes: in '08 a Mini 30 from CA. In '19 two Sig P228s. The guns were as depicted, if not a little better. None of the info was misrepresented/deceptive.

The first gun was a private seller, and the last two were gun shop retail professionals. All of it went smoothly.

As long as you are simple and straightforward with communications, and not automatically assuming that somebody else has a crooked 'agenda', it should go pretty well.

 

[Poper]

As others have stated, Gunbroker is only a brokerage or conduit for buying and selling firearms and accessories.

Before you sign on to a "membership" account, be sure to read the disclaimers, terms of use, and all the fine print. Gunbrokers' responsibilities and obligations are extremely limited and their customer service is as well. Speaking to a person is all but impossible and email is unreliable at best.

If after reading and understanding all the legal speak you are ok with it, by all means use them They are as good as any other auction site and better than almost all the others.

But hey, I have used Gunbroker for sales and purchases as well and really like the "15 minute rule". Just beware: there is a good chance that if anything goes sideways, in all probability, it's going to be your baby. (Been there, done that.)

 

[toivo]

Do your homework on the sellers -- only buy from people who have been on the site for a while and have a lot of good reviews. It's much less likely that you'll get burned.

That said, I have bought from first-time sellers a few times and done OK. Here's my checklist:

• not a high-dollar item
• lots of good pictures on the listing
• seller responded quickly and clearly to all questions

So far so good -- knock on wood.

 

[rayatphonix]

I’ve used them for years and have been very happy with them. There’s lots of good advise above and if you pay attention, you should do fine.

 

[BigBore44]

Set a maximum price in your head and don’t go above it.

 

[FFGColorado]

Bought 2 handguns and 1 shotgun from retailers who adverted and sold on GB..all went VERY smoothly..

Remember, GB isn't selling the item, some re-seller is VIA GB.

 

[Waveski]

I have been purchased anything from them, Everything i like there is always over priced.

You are not going about it the right way. There are bargains to be had on Gunbroker. One has to invest time and effort in order to find and win such deals , but it is doable.
If a person just uses Gunbroker as a "menu" on a given day , good deals will not fall into your lap. You gotta work for them.
In my experience , some listings - very few but some - go relatively unnoticed. Seek and ye shall find.

Examples from the past few years :
Iver Johnson Sealed 8 top break .22 , $117
S&W model 15 , worn finish , excellent trigger , $199
S&W model 10 , tight lock-up & excellent trigger , $232

 

[WestKentucky]

Mixed, but all ended up well enough. Sometimes you run across a grand-daughter selling her grandfathers collection after he passed and has no clue what the guns are or how to ship them legally, and once she figures out that shipping costs as much as the auction brought in she gets mad and makes you feel bad so you send her an enough to cover all the fees and shipping but it takes a month to make it all work out... but other times your buying from pawn shops or gun shops that just don’t have much market for a certain firearm locally and you can get a good deal and a smooth transaction.

Usually though, a Gunbroker buy usually is less frustrating than the process of finding a local guy to receive the gun and transfer it to you. That can be a pain and be expensive, or it can be reasonable and easy... just gotta find the right guy.

 

[Texas10mm]

I've bought quite a few items off of GunBroker. It's basically eBay for firearms and related items. If you do your homework you can get some good deals.

 

[Spats McGee]

I've bought one gun and a half a dozen magazines for the gun through "Buy It Now." The seller was an out-of-state sporting goods store. Shelling out that much $$$ through what is effectively Ebay For Guns made me nervous, but I did my due diligence and it worked out very well.

 

[1942bull]

I have purchased a few gun accessories on GB with no problems. I have never purchased a gun on GB. I might be tempted to buy.a new pistol there if the price was right, but I would not but a used one. I wan to see the used gun I am considering buying before I own it. As for new guns I have found that my LGS which includes FFL fees in his in store prices is competitive with new guns from GB and most other sellers when you take FFL fees and shipping costs for Internet gun purchases. On top of that I do really like to have hands on with a gun before I commit to but it.

 

[Legionnaire]

I have both bought and sold on Gunbroker for many years. Only two slightly negative experiences, neither Gunbroker's fault; all good in the end.

As a buyer, research the seller's feedback, watch for good clear pictures, and contact the seller with any questions you may have; good sellers will be happy to engage with you. If they are not forthcoming, pass. Keep your head; decide what you're willing to spend and don't bid more than that. Remember that unless otherwise noted, you will have to add shipping and transfer costs. Browse, don't just search. I've found a couple of deals because the seller had a significant misspelling in their listing title.

As a seller, thorough descriptions supported by lots of good pictures really help. Point out any known flaws; it builds your trust factor and reduces the likelihood of an unhappy buyer claiming you misrepresented the item.

I'm not looking to buy much these days, but I still check GB fairly regularly. Searching the completed auctions is a good way to research the real market value of various items.

 

[Walkalong]

As a buyer, research the seller's feedback, watch for good clear pictures,

Cannot be repeated enough.

 

[Captcurt]

I have bought a few and sold several hundred. Check the sellers feedback and ask questions when in doubt. Out of over 800 sales on GB I have had 3 buyers who voiced discontent. Just proves that you can't please everyone.

 

[hemiram]

I have had great luck on GB, buying both new and used guns.

Make sure the seller has decent feedback. Some people have sold an amazing number of items and if they are in the high 90's, you should be good to go.
Figure out what you want and how much you want to spend. Don't get "auction fever" and run up the price. Let it go if it gets into the stupid range. Another one will come along.
Look at the pics carefully, make sure if possible that ALL the pics are of the same gun. I've had a couple of sellers of electronics on Ebay mix pics of two items claiming they are pics of just one. This is a huge "NO!". So far, it hasn't happened on a gun auction.
If you come along some oddball rare gun going for a cheap price, don't sit and think about it, you will probably be too late. I've learned the hard way.

 

[Steve S.]

I have purchased a couple of arms on GB over the years; I am always anxious about spending that kind of money sight unseen but for photographs. In those instances where the photos did not do the job for me, I simply called the seller with my questions to aid my comfort - all of my transactions turned out well. Conversely, I have a beautiful rifle for sale on GB as I type this; the photos have the opposite effect as they do not do justice to the beauty and detail of this arm - we shall see how this selling experience goes.
GB is no different than other exchanges; most people are honest, some are not - you have to protect yourself from the some.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I’ve bought several guns on gunbroker. It’s fairly easy to use but the seller and communications is what makes it work.

 

[rbernie]

Anyone ever by from GunBroker? Like some feedback on it

Gunbroker is an online firearms-centric auction site, maybe the largest, at this point. They have been in business for decades.

Like any other online auction site, their job is to provide a forum for sales / purchases - think eBay, but for guns. They do not police or validate the items being sold - just like eBay. And, just like eBay, they really don't have much to offer in the way of dispute resolution - they exist to provide a virtual gun show, and it's really up the buyer and seller to own their respective parts of the dance. As such, you'll find the occasional shady seller, mostly decent sellers, and the occasional bargain. I've been sorta disappointed once, and not so disappointed many dozens of times.