Are Gunbroker.com and Gunsamerica.com good indicators of value? I know that alot of times people will trump up a gun and try to sell it for alot more than it is worth, but today is the first time I have ever seen another W.C. Scott that is nearly identical to the one I have. Even though this one is 2 years newer than mine (1890 mfg. vs. 1892), has an extra 2 inches of barrel (mine has 28" IIRC), and a different forearm, my wood is substantially more figured and the engraving is identical...and this one on Gunsamerica.com, the seller is asking 5x more than i paid for mine...

http://www.gunsamerica.com/943082267/Gun...ER_GUN_12GA.htm



so in short, apart from an actual licensed appraiser, are gun selling websites such as Auctionarms, Gunbroker, and GunsAmerica a fair assesment of value to a particular firearm?