[gunner5]

I have found the asking prices to be so much higher at GunsAmerica then at Gunbrokers (note: as a disclaimer, my comparisons have only been looking at Colt 2nd generation BPs). For example, a 2nd generation 1860 Army Stainless Steel is currently going for $1295 at GunsAmerica while a similar item will normally go on GunBroker for $925-$1000. A dual set 1860 Army Cavalry will go for $2000-$2500 at GunsAmerica while a similar, pristine set will post for $1250 on Gunbrokers. Now, I am not questioning anybody's right to put a price tag on an item to whatever amount that they feel is right, or a buyer paying whatever price he/she can afford, or anyone shopping wherever they want, I am just somewhat surprised by the big pricing disparity of similar items between the two sites. What am I not seeing that has people paying these 50-100% premiums at GunsAmerica? I can understand rarity, but on 'common' items.

 

[1911GUY]

Most of the products you see on guns america have a fixed price, while gunbroker is more of an auction type site.

 

[Bullpups4me]

Gunbroker hails itself as a true auction in that the listing does not end until 15 minutes after the last bid. Some people would rather just make the buy than keep sitting to the very end

 

[iwanna]

You can make offers on items shown on GunsAmerica. Asking prices probably don't reflect true selling price once they're gone. And, you'll never know...