Sad Experience Today!

[deltaenterprizes]

I have been asked to help liquidate a friend’s collection of guns and reloading equipment because he had a stroke a while back and will not be able to use any of it.
I have known him for a while but we are not real close friends but I don’t think he has anybody knowledgeable in this area.
He has been abandoned by the people that he considered friends.
I plan on listing the items on this site because I am not acquainted with many people that reload in the area and the gunsmith that I did business with has decided to close down his shop because of personal problems.

[StuBach]

You are a good man for helping a friend in need through that process. This hobby breeds a special group of people like yourself who will jump in and help when needed. Kudos to you.

[Minerat]

I would suggest you contact No_1 regarding this plan to get his input on how it should be done.

[kungfustyle]

Sad indeed. You find out who your friends are when money or adversity comes into play. Best of luck on everything, but I'm sure you won't have much of an issue selling things in the Swapping and Selling thread.

[gc45]

May I ask, who is #1 and why must the OP ask this person before listing items? is that a new rule now on CB?

[cwtebay]

I don't envy your task!
I'm sorry to hear about your friend, I hope you do well with his sales.

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[11th Corps]

I've had several folks I know who have passed in the last few months all unexpectedly. It has made me decide to not keep renewing my stash of the several calibers I load and shoot. I will get that stash down and then only load what I will be shooting in the next month.
To the OP, good luck. My lgs that I had dealt with for years closed down during Covid. I go to other gun shops but they just don't feel like "home".

[contender1]

May I ask, who is #1 and why must the OP ask this person before listing items? is that a new rule now on CB?

#1 is the owner & moderator of this Forum. His house,, his rules.

But as noted,, things can be listed here as long as they follow the already posted rules.

[contender1]

The story of having a person in need of liquidating gun related stuff is not a new one. And yes,, some people do take advantage of others,, while the good people genuinely want to help. I have had to help a few families myself in their quest of doing the liquidation. I must be doing it right,, as they all have been quite appreciative of my efforts. I'm sure you'll do just fine by this gentleman.

[BK7saum]

PM sent.

[Bazoo]

Sad to hear of it.

[Minerat]

May I ask, who is #1 and why must the OP ask this person before listing items? is that a new rule now on CB?

No_1 is the owner of Cast Boolits and you do not need his permission if you follow the rules of 5 post per month, no more than 5 ads open at any-one-time, limited to 10 items per post. But he has helped out in the past in these situations. Just a suggestion is all.

[jsizemore]

There's a silhouette crowd in Houston called Bayou Rifles. You might try contacting them. They know folks around the state and La. that may be interested in your friends stuff. It's worth a shot.

[Tatume]

No_1 is the owner of Cast Boolits and you do not need his permission if you follow the rules of 5 post per month, no more than 5 ads open at any-one-time, limited to 10 items per post. But he has helped out in the past in these situations. Just a suggestion is all.

I second this advice. No.1 can be very helpful.

[WILCO]

Just a suggestion is all.

Valid one too.

[Winger Ed.]

Get ahold of No_1. In my dealings with him, he's always been more than fair.
There's another guy doing the same thing on S&S for a buddy of his that has fallen out of formation.

[45DUDE]

We must have the same friend. I haven't the room for things his son wont's me to list. He's not computer savvy.

[BamaNapper]

As I put on the years, and since none of the kids are into hunting or shooting, I've been having similar thoughts concerning my guns, ammo, and reloading gear. I've discussed it with my wife a couple times. We belong to a local club with maybe 300 members. I'm thinking the easiest way to liquidate everything would be an auction through the club. That way, perhaps the guns end up in the closets of people I've had the pleasure of shooting with. It would eliminate the hassle of listing, packing, and shipping. My wife could even do it if something happened to me suddenly.

[deltaenterprizes]

I would suggest you contact No_1 regarding this plan to get his input on how it should be done.

I do intend to do that!

[deltaenterprizes]

May I ask, who is #1 and why must the OP ask this person before listing items? is that a new rule now on CB?

#1 is the owner of the site and if you exceed the limit of items posted for sale it can cause a problem or you may have to become a sponsor and pay a fee.