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Posted: 2/11/2020 10:38:09 AM EDT
I've been collecting SKSs since they were below $100. I got laughed at when I started because "who would want to collect those pieces of crap?" Fast forward, I've got around a dozen or so. While I like them, they have sat in the safe for over 10 years taking up space, while the value has gone up.
Guessing selling individually would net the best prices, but also incurs the most hassle with shipping and coordinating with individual buyers. Anyone dump a collection before? Recommendations? EE is a possibility, as is Armlist (seems to get a lot of scams). Is there an SKS specific board that might net Collection includes a legit papered vietnam bringback (I purchased from the individual that brought it back), Russian, Albanian, Romanian, Yugo, Multiple Chinese models (including a SKS-M). 
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Posted: 2/11/2020 10:45:09 AM EDT
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people who buy collections demand, and get, a large discount. So.. you are going to take a long time to find someone willing to pay top dollar for your collection, because its "your" collection.
If you want full value.. sell individually. |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 11:01:45 AM EDT
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people who buy collections demand, and get, a large discount. So.. you are going to take a long time to find someone willing to pay top dollar for your collection, because its "your" collection. If you want full value.. sell individually. |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 11:17:58 AM EDT
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Yep, sell separately and just be aware that some things are not selling all that hot right now , so price accordingly.
I have number of oddball items I'm looking to part with soon and will probably post online first then try a local auction house as the prices there seem to go higher than online stuff with the more common items |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 4:26:29 PM EDT
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They have been sitting this long, unless you are Really hurting for money, I'd sit on them till the next election cycle gets ramped up. I'm thinking the demand and value will jump.
Be looking for the places that have SKS collectors... I'm sure there are others. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 9:52:18 AM EDT
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I might be interested in one. I want to add a few to my 'collection' (5 so far) in time.
Whenever you get around to it, shoot me a PM |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 10:16:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Valid point, and that's kind of what I figured. Sounds like I need to start researching each one separately. 
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Posted: 2/13/2020 9:58:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If and when you decide to sell your Albanian SKS, let me know 
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Posted: 2/13/2020 9:08:33 PM EDT
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Very nice!
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Posted: 2/15/2020 10:50:26 PM EDT
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Did an inventory today, now to determine prices. I forgot what a pain in the rear dating Type 56s can be. lol....
Albanian (1969) Yugo M59 (1959-1966? exact date unk) Yugo M59/66 (1973) Romanian (1959) Russian (1956) Russian Refurb (1954) SKS-M (Imported 1993, unknown mfg date) Type 56 /0223\ (~1977) Type 56 /0306\ ( year unknown, but serial ends in 31337 for you "leet" hacker types) Type 56 /26\ Bakelite stock (1965) Type 56 /26\ Papered Bringback (1966) Type 56 /26\ "French Tickler" (bakelite ribbed upper handguard) (1980) |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 10:32:05 PM EDT
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Well, damn. Just saw the WTS thread, but don’t live in WI for a FTF sale.
 Good price point on the Albanian though.
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Posted: 2/17/2020 8:52:02 AM EDT
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Well, damn. Just saw the WTS thread, but don’t live in WI for a FTF sale. Good price point on the Albanian though.As for the prices, it's been difficult at best to price some of the rarer ones. Seems chicoms and yugos are all over the place for around $400. And the only recent papered bringback I could find sold for $1550. |
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Posted: 2/17/2020 1:44:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's in rough shape, but I don't think I've ever seen one that wasn't. I will probably ship at some point, but if I can sell some local and avoid the hassle, that saves time and money for all involved. As for the prices, it's been difficult at best to price some of the rarer ones. Seems chicoms and yugos are all over the place for around $400. And the only recent papered bringback I could find sold for $1550. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 10:23:31 AM EDT
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Just checked out the ad. Nice collection. I think you are low on the M59, it's a less common model. GLWS
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Posted: 2/23/2020 6:39:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just checked out the ad. Nice collection. I think you are low on the M59, it's a less common model. GLWS |
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Posted: 3/15/2020 8:37:36 PM EDT
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just like you took your time collecting them, take your time selling them, it will be fun and worth the reward.
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