I'm looking for some free opinions from the forum. If this is not the right channel, please speak up or move the thread.
I recently was given a bucket filled with reloading items by a kindly acquaintance whom I see with some frequency. I had freely offered a few handfuls of tumbled pistol brass a few weeks before, which he accepted with gratitude.
When I accepted the bucket, I thanked him and asked what he wanted for them. He told me to take them, sort through everything, and give him whatever I thought they were worth. I agreed, took the bucket home, and sorted it out. After depriming and tumbling all the brass, this is a list of the items:
• (1) RCBS 9MM LU CARBO FL 90 die
• (1) RCBS 9MM LU SEAT die
• (1) RCBS #16 shell holder
• (1) RCBS 38 / 9mm die
• (1) REDDING 9MM LUGER TAPER CR die
• (1) RCBS DIE SET BOX
• (1) RED 50-ROUND 9MM LUGER TRAY
• (1) WHITE 50-ROUND 9MM LUGER TRAY
• (2) BOXES WINCHESTER SUPER-X 38 SPECIAL (EMPTY)
• (3) TRAYS 38 SPECIAL (EMPTY)
• (2) .380 BRASS CASES
• (3) .40 BRASS CASES
• (1) BLUE 4.4 GALLON PLASTIC BUCKET WITH BAIL
• $2.49 (1) MTM Case-Gard P50 9mm - .380 Auto, Capacity 50 Rounds
• $20.99 (50) 9mm Luger Reloads, 115 grain, JHP
• $59.97 (3) BOXES HORNADY PISTOL BULLETS #35580 9MM CAL. 147 GRAIN .355 BTHP/XTP @ 100, SEALED - $19.99
• $39.98 (2) BOXES HORNADY PISTOL BULLETS #35580 9MM CAL. 147 GRAIN .355 BTHP/XTP @ 100, UNSEALED - $19.99
• (1,464) DEPRIMED MIXED HEADSTAMP BRASS AND NICKEL 9MM LUGER CASES
• (121) DEPRIMED MIXED HEADSTAMP NICKEL 9MM LUGER CASES
• (4) PRIMED MIXED HEADSTAMP BRASS 9MM LUGER CASES
So I did a brief search online for the items listed above and typed prices next to the things I really want. The fired brass is in good shape, and prices for ~1.5K of 9mm I would estimate at a cash value of around $60. I don't have much use for the dies, as I already have sets for the cartridges I need. I intend to de-boolit the reloads.
My relationship with this fine gentlemen is priceless, to the point that the items given are worthless in comparison. I do not want to offend him, but he's pretty well natured and straight shooter regardless. I'll probably ask him again if he had a number in mind, and pay more than that if he does. If he doesn't, I'll give him a high number, and ask him if that's too low.
I appreciate any helpful estimates, anecdotes, experience, or opinions from the group.