Need advice on selling, trading or placing a pistol on consignment

[Prophet]

This is not a for sale or trade thread.

I'm looking to replace a Springfield XD-40 sub-compact with 290+ rounds of various JHP and FMJ ammunition ranging from wolf to hydrashoks, 2 magazines, 2 holsters, a magazine reloader and double magazine belt holder (the usual XD accessories) with a 1911. All is in excellent condition (I didn't shoot it too much). I've been looking at 1911s lately and it's likely that I'll be replacing the XD with one. However, I will need to offload the little XD to raise funds for a 1911 + some ammo in the same price range.

It's not that I don't like the XD, I love it as a matter of fact and will probably end up with another one some day. It's just that a 1911 is... well... a 1911.

Never having sold, traded or placed a gun on consignment before, what would be the best way to go about replacing the XD+ ammo with a 1911 and a similar set of ammunition?

Tips or suggestions?

 

[DasFriek]

I have a G20c ive fallen out of love with,but have no clue on how to get a decent deal on getting some money back on it.
Local gun shop quoted in the low $300's and Budsbuyguns guide says $375-$400
But ive got a .40 conversion barrel and Wolf 20lb spring and steel guide also have +2 mag extensions with new springs.So i easily have $800 in the gun.

So any suggestions would be good.

 

[PT1911]

advertise and sell to an individual then use the funds to get your new gun.. any shop will give you less than an individual in cash or trade value.

 

[Prophet]

have no clue on how to get a decent deal on getting some money back on it.

Basically where I am at this point, yes.

PT1911; thanks! Yes, the guys down at the local shop I was considering trading-in or consigning the gun actually told me straight up the exact same thing.