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Kids will stop calling when you change your phone number. Until then you are the Bank of Dad. Still, if they repay the money no harm. If they think that they do not have to repay... ouch.
It is very easy to sell a fairly decent high grade gun these days. More money chasing than guns being offered. Many owners have had more than one offer to buy a gun and just need to make a few calls to see if interest still exist. Extremely rare or super high grade guns with big prices may be a little harder to sell. After all, how many people want to buy a $20,000.00 plus gun?
I sold my pre-64 Model 70 collection in less than two months to other collectors. No dealer was needed, no sellers fee paid. Those who know me will tell you that top dollar was acheived but fair deals were made. I never try to skin a fellow buyer as some try to do so often. Liquidated a collection of fairly large value with little effort and no need for a dealers help. I had enjoyed the collection but it was time to move on and many collectors were very happy to get new guns for thier collection.
I would rather buy from the owner than a dealer. Dealers often try to ignore defects and the impact they have on the price. Collectors or owners understand defects decrease value and tend to have a more realistic price. They are not always looking for a buyer that is willing to over look or not see a defect so they can get the full price. After you get into the collecting of anything you get to know what is what and who has what you want.
