Appraisal help of my guns and my tractor.

[ridgerunnerinwv]

Is there a good on line web page or any one here on this forum that could give me an appraisal/opinion on my guns.
This forum definately is the place to get an appraisal on my tractor or at least I would think that it is.
It is a John Deere 4400 hydro/old style front axle with a 4 in 1 loader/bucket,Buck Top canopy and R-1 tires left than 50% tread on the front and about 50% on the back I also have wheel weights for a spare set of R-4 wheels and tires. The tractor has about 1800 hours on it and is in good mechanical shape and the fenders are in good shape the engine side cover is damage on the left side. I also have a John Deere Roto Tiller ( 550 ? ) 5ft wide tiller. I have the John Deere post hole driller ( 31 C ?) and I have a 5ft John Deere back blade,the implements are all in excellent shape except for a John Deere 513 rotary cutter which needs some work done on it.
Post here or IM me. If anyone wants to help me appraise the guns I will have to get the specifics and post them or IM them.

Thanks everyone

 

[thatguy]

I would think unless you have antique guns you would want to get a 'replacement value' appraisal.. Most gun shops will give you an appraisal for a small fee (I paid around $8, ~10 yrs ago for one), but may give a discount for more guns.

good luck

 

[MadReferee]

Regrding firearms appraisals, are you looking for an approximate value so you can sell or a value for insurance purposes? For insurance purposes you will need to get a professional appraisal. Most insurance companies will accept nothing less and the appraisal must be in writing with accompanying photos. Comp information is also a nice thing to have.

For resale, you can go to gunbroker.com and scan the listings and see what other people are offering similar firearms for sale. Like most auction sites, the prices there are usually on the high side and a lot of stuff never sells until it is reduced to a reasonable value. You can also go to one of the big box book stores and purchase one of the several books on firearm values. That will give you a better idea of what something is worth.

Remember, it is near impossible to give a good appraisal without having the firearm in the physical possession of the appraisor. What you think is "excellent" condition may in fact be only "good" condition. Furthermore sentimental value has no monetary value.

If you have any other questions I would be more than happy to answer them.

MadReferee, owner
Perham Corner Competition Services
Personalized Firearms Services Since 1984
Specializing in Estate and Collection Liquiditions and Appraisals

 

[N80]

There used to be a periodical called Shotgun News that you could look at to get an idea on gun prices. My dad used to get it. Maybe gone now for all I know but it was pretty extensive in its scope of weapons.

 

[MadReferee]

Shotgun News is still around but it is a shell of it's former pre-1990 self. Most all firearm manufacturers have put restrictions on their distributors regarding posting dealer prices in public advertisement. All that you will see is retail or retail less sale prices. Now the distributors send mailings to their dealer customers and many purchase the FFL list from the BATFE to do directed mailings. SGN is about the last place anyone looking for firearms prices will be checking out.

 

[tallyho8]

For tractor appraisal help, post in the John Deere Buying/Pricing forum.

 

[PBinWA]

I had some antique guns that I brought in from Canada a few years ago and I used two antique gun value books: Flayderman's and R.L Wilson to fill out and support all my BATF documentation.

If your guns are real antiques then they are reasonable guides but probably not truly accurate from a market perspective.