rugerman07
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I'm considering trading in my LC9 for a Ruger LCR .357. How much can I expect to get for the LC9?
Ruger LC9 trade in value
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bannockburn
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rugerman07
I think P89DCSS has the LC9's price pretty much spot on. Looking through Gunbroker's completed sales, the range goes from around $150 to $250, with an average price of $200.
I think P89DCSS has the LC9's price pretty much spot on. Looking through Gunbroker's completed sales, the range goes from around $150 to $250, with an average price of $200.
Electrod47
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Your never gonna get what you paid for your gun as a trade in. My advice, keep the gun. It may come in handy later.
rugerman07
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Yeah...that's what I thought.
rugerman07
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Thanks for the replies.
herrwalther
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You would be better off selling the gun private party if you want higher dollar. Gun stores have to buy used guns cheap in order to mark them up to make profit.
bangswitch
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I traded a 1st gen (hammer) LC9 a few months ago, he gave me $175 for it, with the original box, three magazines and the laser sight. The LGS told me he offers 75% of what he can re-sell a handgun for.
RUT
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>>The LGS told me he offers 75% of what he can re-sell a handgun for<<
You were lucky, as most shops aren't quite that generous.
You were lucky, as most shops aren't quite that generous.
Old Dog
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Concur. I got $150 for mine (also the first gen hammer-fired) but I didn't haggle, just accepted the first offer my shop gave me. Possibly one of only two guns I've ever sold that I don't regret being rid of...
bangswitch
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Too bad you weren't in California, you could make sure your pistol is on an arbitrary roster of some sort, then after removing some parts to make it single action only (for some reason), pay some taxes, fees and licences.
Find someone who wans it in that configuration, pay more fees, taxes and licences, ask permission from your benevolent overloads....Uh, I mean government and if you're deemed worthy, wait a week or two (or more), travel, (on your own time/dime) to your local benevolent building of "keeping everyone safe" (I think that's the name) and, then give them more of your personal information, you know, to keep everyone safe.
Now, maybe, you will be granted permission to sell your death machine (after more fees, taxes and licences) to a like minded individual whon, hopefully, jumped through the same legal " hoops" as you (lest you start the process all over) and could sell your firearm for $600 or maybe even $700 in the land formally know as the United States of America.
You know because "shall not be infringed" isn really a thing anymore....
Otherwise find a guy who wants it and exchange money for goods/services rendered.
Shake hands, say goodbye and Done.
Might I suggest somewhere between $200 and $275.
Find someone who wans it in that configuration, pay more fees, taxes and licences, ask permission from your benevolent overloads....Uh, I mean government and if you're deemed worthy, wait a week or two (or more), travel, (on your own time/dime) to your local benevolent building of "keeping everyone safe" (I think that's the name) and, then give them more of your personal information, you know, to keep everyone safe.
Now, maybe, you will be granted permission to sell your death machine (after more fees, taxes and licences) to a like minded individual whon, hopefully, jumped through the same legal " hoops" as you (lest you start the process all over) and could sell your firearm for $600 or maybe even $700 in the land formally know as the United States of America.
You know because "shall not be infringed" isn really a thing anymore....
Otherwise find a guy who wants it and exchange money for goods/services rendered.
Shake hands, say goodbye and Done.
Might I suggest somewhere between $200 and $275.
aarondhgraham
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I'm a bit surprised at the low-ish prices some of you are recommending,,,
The current state of used gun prices seems to be much higher to me.
I've been thinning the herd a bit over the past year,,,
I don't start with a low price just because the gun is used.
In fact the last two pistols I sold were about 5 years old,,,
I asked for and got the same price that I bought them for new.
I'm not into price gouging per se,,,
But I also don't automatically ask a lower selling price,,,
Just because the gun I'm selling off isn't a brand spanking new one.
Just sayin',,,
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The current state of used gun prices seems to be much higher to me.
I've been thinning the herd a bit over the past year,,,
I don't start with a low price just because the gun is used.
In fact the last two pistols I sold were about 5 years old,,,
I asked for and got the same price that I bought them for new.
I'm not into price gouging per se,,,
But I also don't automatically ask a lower selling price,,,
Just because the gun I'm selling off isn't a brand spanking new one.
Just sayin',,,
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If you don't mind me asking, what were the last 2 guns you sold off?
You know the "biden bucks" were shut off a while ago and that free money isn't flowing like it used to be; it's not a sellers market anymore.
The gun in question is a Taurus (I'm not speaking bad about Taurus so don't get upset please); something you can buy new for~$325 (locally)-$375 (MSRP is $500 and that is VERY optimistic) less if you want to put in even the smallest amount of effort to shop around.
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For trade purposes the owner of the LGS will give me roughly 50% of what he hopes to actually get for it by selling it used.
Since I've been a good customer, he'll cut some off the asking price of whatever I'm trading towards.
We both generally know what the numbers will be before the other one says anything.
The trouble with the LC9 is that it's an early primitive version of a successful line of pistols. Also its trigger sucks. And double-stacks are all the rage now.
I own at least two pistols because they're both in decent shape and go bang, but they're worth so little in trade that I might as well keep them.
Since I've been a good customer, he'll cut some off the asking price of whatever I'm trading towards.
We both generally know what the numbers will be before the other one says anything.
The trouble with the LC9 is that it's an early primitive version of a successful line of pistols. Also its trigger sucks. And double-stacks are all the rage now.
I own at least two pistols because they're both in decent shape and go bang, but they're worth so little in trade that I might as well keep them.
This is a good point that's impossible to quantify.
There are many variables when it comes to selling a firearm (or anything else for that matter)
You appear to have a different relationship with your dealer and that (potentially) changes things for you.
Doesn't sound like I would get the same treatment if I was in your shoes.
Those conditions may not exist for another seller in their particular situation.
The next dealer might already have a buyer already lined up for just such a pistol or he may have a 5 gallon bucket full of them that he's unable to move under any circumstance.
Obviously the circumstances are going to be the difference between proving all of us "low ballers" wrong or maybe taking a financial beating when you find a buyer.
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The hammer fired LC9's pretty much have no market these days, even at $200 as Taurus G series pistols often come close to that and have better triggers and higher capacity. Unless you're really in need of the $150, I'd just keep the gun.
The only centerfire I've ever "sold" was a .410 Cobray derringer at a buyback where I got $200 for it, which after shipping is what I paid for it. It was an interesting experience, but not a practical gun for anyone, so I let it go. I've sold .22's I didn't like, but because they're .22 and not a centerfire, I think centerfire is always going to find itself more trustworthy and IMO that is priceless.
The only centerfire I've ever "sold" was a .410 Cobray derringer at a buyback where I got $200 for it, which after shipping is what I paid for it. It was an interesting experience, but not a practical gun for anyone, so I let it go. I've sold .22's I didn't like, but because they're .22 and not a centerfire, I think centerfire is always going to find itself more trustworthy and IMO that is priceless.
rugerman07
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Yeah, mine is 1st gen (hammer) too. I just don't like the trigger pull on it, too long & stiff. I was thinking I'd probably get $150, maybe $175 if I'm lucky.
RUT
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>>The hammer fired LC9's pretty much have no market these days<<
This...sorry....
This...sorry....
Good functional 9mm thats easy to carry and conceal.... I wouldnt trade that for $150 either. Lots of pistols have heavy long triggers. Thats not necessarily a bad thing on CCW type pistols. I prefer it. $150 doesnt buy you a whole lot these days. I would rather have the pistol.
Riomouse911
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I have one of the older LC9’s, too. At the time I bought it they were North of $350 new.
In its day it was pretty cool, but many newer designs have surpassed it to the point where its worth more to me to hang onto than to sell.
It is still a good pistol, but I just don’t carry it much anymore.
Stay safe.
In its day it was pretty cool, but many newer designs have surpassed it to the point where its worth more to me to hang onto than to sell.
It is still a good pistol, but I just don’t carry it much anymore.
Stay safe.
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