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How to sell faster
A clean listing with three good photos and a fair price typically sells inside a week. A bad listing sits forever. The difference is the fundamentals below.
01
Write a tight title
The title is what shows up in search results and category pages. Make/model/caliber, condition, no fluff.
Good
Glock 19 Gen 5 9mm — 95% w/ box, 3 magsAvoid
FOR SALE — must go ASAP great deal!!!02
Take three good photos
Phone camera is fine. Natural light. Solid background. Show:
- Whole firearm, both sides
- Action open, chamber visible (proves it’s safe to handle)
- Any wear, scratches, or finish issues — honesty closes deals
- Accessories included (mags, optics, case, manual)
Avoid stock photos pulled from a manufacturer site — our system perceptual-hashes every upload and flags repeats. Use your own.
03
Price it right
Search the same make/model on the platform to see what comparable listings are asking. Adjust for condition. A well-priced listing sells in 5–10 days; an over-priced listing sits for a month and gets ignored.
Rule of thumb: a used firearm in good condition typically sells for 65–80% of new MSRP. Custom work and collectible variants vary widely.
04
Write a description that closes the deal
A good description has, in order:
- What it is (model, year, caliber)
- Condition (round count if known, any modifications)
- What’s included (case, mags, accessories)
- Why you’re selling (optional but builds trust)
- Terms: cash only, in-person, no shipping, no trades unless stated
05
Screen messages quickly
Most messages are real buyers. The scam ones are obvious:
- “Is this still available?” (universal opener — fine)
- “Can you ship to me?” (decline — we’re in-state only)
- “I’ll Zelle you a deposit” (decline — cash on meet-up only)
- “My buddy will pick it up for me” (decline — sell to the buyer in person, ID required)
06
The meet-up
- Public location — gun-shop parking lot, range, FFL counter
- Daytime, your schedule
- Verify buyer’s state ID before showing the firearm
- Both parties 21+ for handguns, 18+ for long guns (varies by state)
- Cash only, count in front of the buyer
- Bill of sale if your state requires one (or just for your records)
07
Mark it sold
When the deal closes, mark the listing “sold” from your dashboard so other buyers stop messaging you. Doing this also boosts your reputation score for future listings.
Featured listing — when it’s worth it
Most listings sell fine without a featured upgrade. Featured ($5 for 7 days, $15 for 30 days) is worth it when:
- The item is high-demand and you want to sell within 48 hours
- It’s a slow week (Sundays, holidays, gun-show weekends)
- You’re in a state with a small listing base — featured stays on top longer