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Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:33 pm
by charadam
Age, ill-health and injuries mean I must bite the bullet and reduce the arsenal significantly.
Has anyone in the forum done this and what was your approach?
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:57 pm
by Eastmids-HD
Sorry to read that, depending on how much you have in your arsenal? If it's a few then keep what puts a smile on your face and you feel a connection to, you must have some you like more than others?
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:07 pm
by 20series
Sorry to hear that, I would suggest talking to club members and seeing if anyone wants first dibs. After that advertise them on here.
Cheers
Alan
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:31 am
by Christel
Not for the reasons you stated however I did exactly that a few weeks back, I am down to one rifle and one shotgun.
It was predominately lack of range access that made me do it.
I sent them to auction, simply could not be bothered with the listing for sale and talking to potential buyers malarkey.
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:28 am
by froggy
could not be bothered with the ... talking to potential buyers malarkey.
Spoken like a true Viking !!
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:12 pm
by Les
christel wrote:Not for the reasons you stated however I did exactly that a few weeks back, I am down to one rifle and one shotgun.
It was predominately lack of range access that made me do it.
I sent them to auction, simply could not be bothered with the listing for sale and talking to potential buyers malarkey.
Did you get a comparative payout for your guns after all the auction fees etc were deducted, Christel ? Was it a specialist auction or a general one?
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:43 pm
by Christel
Les wrote:christel wrote:Not for the reasons you stated however I did exactly that a few weeks back, I am down to one rifle and one shotgun.
It was predominately lack of range access that made me do it.
I sent them to auction, simply could not be bothered with the listing for sale and talking to potential buyers malarkey.
Did you get a comparative payout for your guns after all the auction fees etc were deducted, Christel ? Was it a specialist auction or a general one?
No idea as the auction has not been yet however I do have a reserve on them, if they do not sell ce la vie :)
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:38 pm
by charadam
Christel,
I would be most grateful to know which auction house you chose and if you are pleased with their conduct.
Charles
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:54 pm
by Alpha1
Why don't you advertise them on here.?
Re: Going to be forced drastically to reduce my shooting.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:17 am
by charadam
I probably will - but it's extremely difficult to press the keys!