Selling my Para Warthog

SoCal Shooter · #1 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 05:31 PM

I want to sell my Para Warthog, as I don't like how it fits in my hand. Much prefer my Kimber Ultra CDP II. Any recommendations on the best way to find a buyer and how to determine a fair market value? Should I sell it on consignment at Turners or is there a better/quicker/cheaper way of going about it? Thanks for the help.

naganthunter · #2 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 05:47 PM

you could try calguns. Check gunsamerica for comps to determine the value.

**X-ffdo** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 05:50 PM

The price of the firearm is determined by condition of the firearm (Looks) and demand for that type of firearm. If you sell this firearm in and environment where they perceive it to of high value, you get more money.
If you try to sell a Glock using a place like the 1911 forum, then you lose, because they hate Glocks, conversely if you attempt to sell it at a place like Glock Talk forum, where this gun is appreciated, you are likely to get a better price.
Is there a Para internet forum available? There you might get some better action.
You could put on in consignment at a gun shop. They will take a percentage from the sale of a gun. Additionally, it is very rear that you can recover its original price unless you hold on to it for a long time. you can make a profit because guns will increase in value, if it is the right kind, over time, long time.
Most people will take the hit, use the money buy something else, until a new cycle erupts.
Example, if it was a Para LDA trigger some may like it, others not. Someone may want to experience a 1911 type with a double action type of trigger, an oddity but it will be an interesting one. Have to find the right buyer.
So How much you want for it. Maybe someone here might be looking.

SoCal Shooter · #4 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I paid $890 plus tax/fees for it two years ago at Turners. Hardly used at all (no more than 1500 rounds), as I just preferred my Kimber and my Sig over this one. It is actually a Para Ord Nite Hog 45acp. If anyone is interested in making a reasonable offer, go ahead and PM me and we can discuss. Thanks again.