BuySellGuns Selling Options
Our site offers several different selling options that you may use for successful selling. We receive thousands of visitors daily and this means maximum exposure for your gun or gun related ad. Our system is fee based and is charged according to which options you choose or what advertising medium you wish to use. See our Pricing Page for information on the fees we charge here.
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Standard Classified: You place your ad and then customers contact you with purchase questions. You are free to accept offers or trades with this type of ad. Most classified ads require a listing fee to place the ad and are charged according to category placement. Classified ads do NOT have a final value fee. They also feature flexible ad durations up to 180 days.
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Standard Auction: You choose the auction placement and feature a starting price at which bids start. Bidding is open until the auction expires and the highest bidder becomes the buyer. We highly suggest using a 7 day duration for a standard auction. Standard Auctions DO NOT have a listing fee but do require a final value fee. You can also set a buy it now price, which allows a bidder to make the purchase immediately, without waiting for the auction to end. Or you can set a reserve price that must be reached before the auction may be purchased. Auctions also feature a PayPal checkout that allows your buyers to make an payment through PayPal (Gpal coming soon) when the auction is finalized.
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Buy It Now Only Auction: When you place an auction, there is an option box that can be selected to make that auction a buy it now only auction. This works like a classified ad except there is no listing fee. The auction can only be closed when someone clicks on the Buy Now button to close the auction and make a purchase. Buyers can checkout using PayPal (GPal coming soon) or the seller can contact the buyer with payment instructions. Buy It Now auctions can be of any duration up to 180 days. They are subject to a final value fee and have NO listing fee.
Classified Ad/Auction Tips for Successful Advertising
Internet gun classifieds/auctions are one of the most powerful resources for a business or individual to advertise to sell guns and gun accessories. There are some common elements you may not be familiar with, when advertising in online gun classifieds/auctions. For this reason, we have provided some tips and insight on things you should consider when advertising online. They are intended to help you sell more effectively and serve as a general advertising guide.
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Ad Placement: When you place an ad, always take your time to select the most appropriate category.
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Clear Title and Description: Most people will search to find advertising related to what they are seeking. For this reason, make sure your advertisements Title and Description are clear and concise. Keep in mind also that our ads are spidered by search engines, so your title should be search engine friendly. Think of what other people are searching for on the internet when it comes to your item.
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A Good Description: Take the time to construct a well written advertisement. You may utilize 2,000 characters of text for the description. Keep in mind, your advertisement will make your first impression. Also, HTML code is allowed in the description field. Formatting the description in HTML can make a good impression also and make your ad look more professional.
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Use Photos: If applicable, include photos within your advertisements. Photos will help ensure a professional image and provide advertisement logo branding. One of the failures of advertising in online gun classifieds is not providing pictures of your item.
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Competitive Pricing: Pricing is a key factor when selling guns and gun accessories. Find similar items or equipment within your region. Buyers browsing the site will be comparing your advertisement to others.
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Communication: Prompt communication is vital to making a sale. Configure your online communications in a manner that is appropriate to selling.
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Use Our Optional Ad Features: Using our optional features such as featured ad placement, bolding and better placement allows maximum exposure of your ad to our many visitors.
