Trade in values

[CDI]

I haven't been to a gun shop or gun show since before the pandemic started so I wanted to get a idea of what the trade in value would be for a gen 3 glock 26 and a glock 43.
I want to trade both in for a 43x with out having to come out of pocket for anything besides the background check. Anyone know if thats possible in the current climate? There is a show this weekend in lee County that I might attend or should I just trade in at a shop?

[tector]

Trade-in is always an ass-rape, no lube. Try selling them here first.

[Flame Red]

^ This

[Gregg]

Maybe 50% of what the dealer thinks he can get for them on a quick sale, if you are lucky!

[N4KVE]

A nice Gen 3 26 should retail $375-$400 as a private sale. A store may pay you $275-$300. As for the 43, $350-$375 again as a private sale. A store again would be $100 less. Put them for sale in the for sale section. That’s how I found a real clean 26 Gen 2.5 from a seller here. GARY

[CDI]

Thanks. I'll probably try and sell them locally first instead of trading them.

[TC6969]

The dealers think that you should jump at the chance to sell for pennies on the dollar just for the privilege of selling to a "Dealer."

I had one actually tell me that to justify his offer of $205 for a stainless Champion with night sights.

But, but, but I'm A DEALER!

[osprey21]

I used a dealer for a trade-in once - he was a bigger crook than my local pawn broker. ( and that's saying something)

[CDI]

Thanks again everyone. I sold both as a pair privately. No losses. I then got myself a new G48 at the gun show at the civic center and spare mags.

[Lastrites]

If you sold them privately you should have ended up with enough extra to buy a holster and ammo.