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Homebuilt AR Resale Value?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:25 pm
Not considering selling right now but $3400 in emergency vet bills for my pup has me thinking. I've got the money, but I had to dip into my home down payment savings, so not desperate to sell.
What's a good rule of thumb for pricing a lightly used mid-tier custom build? I know what I've got into it, but IMO that is not an accurate reflection of resale.
Basic Build List
PSA Lower + LPK
Magpul MOE Furniture
BCM BCG + Gunfighter CH
BCM Upper + UPK paired w/PSA premium barrel
MI Rile Length FF Quad Rail
Various Magpul Tacticool Accessories
Firearm was inspected, gauged, and test fired by a reputable gunsmith.
What's a good rule of thumb for pricing a lightly used mid-tier custom build? I know what I've got into it, but IMO that is not an accurate reflection of resale.
Basic Build List
PSA Lower + LPK
Magpul MOE Furniture
BCM BCG + Gunfighter CH
BCM Upper + UPK paired w/PSA premium barrel
MI Rile Length FF Quad Rail
Various Magpul Tacticool Accessories
Firearm was inspected, gauged, and test fired by a reputable gunsmith.
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:28 pm to northern
Dont know about the AR, but what happened with your Dog tht cost $3400?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:32 pm to northern
You have a picture?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:34 pm to SportTiger1
Sudden immune-mediated anemia. Fine one day, deathly ill the next. His body basically started attacking his platelets to 5% of normal levels. Been in an out of the animal hospital the last two weeks. Has been released, but needs daily blood monitoring and is on a host of medications to try get back to normal levels. Tough situation, very healthy dog and only 7 years old.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:38 pm to PLaneTiger
This post was edited on 2/3/16 at 10:52 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:46 pm to northern
You really are thinking about selling at a time when the market is saturated with ARs.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:52 pm to northern
nice looking rifle
Posted on 1/28/16 at 2:54 pm to Broke
I understand that. It is certainly not my preference to sell, and I know the resale value is no where near where it was two years ago. Simply asking for advice specifically for homebuilds.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:02 pm to northern
quote:
Basic Build List PSA Lower + LPK Magpul MOE Furniture BCM BCG + Gunfighter CH BCM Upper + UPK paired w/PSA premium barrel MI Rile Length FF Quad Rail Various Magpul Tacticool Accessories
I'm going to guess you have about $1300 or so in it (unless there are optics I don't know about)?
I would say that at 95% (lightly used), I would list it at $1000 (maybe) and take the first $850 that comes along.
If it were me and I felt I had to sell. I mean, guys can go to Academy or LGS and plunk down $600 plus tax and leave with a Ruger or M&P.
Your gun is better than that, but there just isn't a market for it. If someone wants a gun like yours, they build it.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:02 pm to cgrand
Thanks. It was my first build. Decided to buy a lower in 2012 the day after the election and then SHTF after SH. Remained patient and diligently sought out deals over the next 6 months only buying the stuff I wanted. Spent a lot of time on ar15.com.
After playing with it for a couple years I would probably opt for a lighter forend (the MI is really heavy) and a BCM barrel. Nothing wrong with the PSA, I just have all BCM upper parts sans barrel.
After playing with it for a couple years I would probably opt for a lighter forend (the MI is really heavy) and a BCM barrel. Nothing wrong with the PSA, I just have all BCM upper parts sans barrel.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:10 pm to northern
It's a good looking rifle.
I'd give $750 if you took off the magnifier/optics.
Eta:
That's kinda how I figured it.
I'd give $750 if you took off the magnifier/optics.
Eta:
quote:
I would list it at $1000 (maybe) and take the first $850 that comes along.
That's kinda how I figured it.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:15 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
Ace Midnight
You pretty much summed up everything I'm thinking with one caveat. I preach to everyone that asks me for AR advice to build their own. Its a rewarding experience and you get intricate knowledge of how everything works.
However, the average consumer is hesitant about building and outside of the AR community people find it perplexing that you CAN build one with relative ease. Others are uncomfortable. For those folks I suggest buying a Ruger or S&W Sport 2. But inevitably many want a tacticool toy (myself included) and drop hundreds on new furniture and a rail. I think those folks may consider a second hand homebuild like this.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:19 pm to northern
Parting it out MAY be the best way to get the most back.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:27 pm to northern
quote:
I think those folks may consider a second hand homebuild like this.
Fair enough - particularly those with similar tastes and not wanting to go through the hassle of collecting parts and actually building the thing.
It is a buyer's market for ARs - if you reflect that in your price, you'll be able to sell it. And it is a cautionary tale for those of us who consider firearms a good investment. I mean, I have a Sig P245 that I could probably get more than I paid for it 20 years ago, for example.
But, not if you do a custom build - like many custom items, they come as a double edged sword - you get what you want, but it is unique to you. Sure you can find the perfect buyer, but that's a happy accident for both of you, rather than a predictable, repeatable market.
Good luck with it.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 3:32 pm to Sancho Panza
quote:
Parting it out MAY be the best way to get the most back.
Tough though. I'm thinking he can get a good price for the upper, but even then it's a custom barrel - not a directly comparable BCM upper group. But, for the rest of it? Just tougher and tougher as we get away from the upper. PSA sells their blem lowers for like $130 at times.
It's just a buyer's market for ARs. If it were me, I would keep it as a complete rifle - part buying hobbyists will be fairly particular and tough negotiators. If he gets a gunsmith to sign off on it, a casual buyer might go a premium up for a much better gun than the Ruger or M&P, without getting lost in the details (if the price is right, of course).
I'd be worried that selling it to cover expenses - parted out - he might take a while to get all of it sold.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 4:13 pm to Ace Midnight
$750 would be all i would pay for it.
like others said, i can waltz in to academy and walk out with a MP15 for $500 or less, not the same rifle obviously but the OP didnt build it to suit me
like others said, i can waltz in to academy and walk out with a MP15 for $500 or less, not the same rifle obviously but the OP didnt build it to suit me
Posted on 1/28/16 at 4:44 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:there might be in 6 months if Hilary gets a big push.
Your gun is better than that, but there just isn't a market for it.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 4:59 pm to northern
Ill buy it 
Posted on 1/28/16 at 6:57 pm to MSG
quote:
MSG
Was going to mention you
Posted on 1/28/16 at 7:42 pm to reds on reds on reds
I'm actually building my own now
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