Poulin's were connected with James Julia. They may still have the deal that any item sold for over $20,000.00 has no sellers fee and their buyers fee is 15%. Rock Island buyers fee is 15%, Morphy bought Julia's and raised the buyers fee to 20%!!! Guess who really pays the buyers fee? Hint, the buyer adds that amount to what he will bid! Make sure you have a reserve on high value guns! Sales are really slow now for double shotguns and double rifles. Used to be on Gunsinternational there were about 90 English double rifles listed, now it is over 181 and some have been on over a year! Will the market ever come back? More estates are coming for sale and older collectors selling and the buyers are fewer and fewer.
Thanks, Gary. You are right about the depressed market. Unfortunately, I'm getting on in years and want to dispose of most of my collectible shotguns. There are, of course, many others just like me selling off their collectibles and there aren't a lot of younger buyers who want to or can afford to get into the high end market. A great opportunity for younger people to buy in and take advantage of the depressed market.
Bill
