[brokenwind]

I recently purchased a new gun safe because the guns I have seemed to be breeding, and I no longer had room for the new ones.

I am debating whether to sell my old safe or keep it for ammo.

I bought it about 6 years ago. It is a sentry 14 gun fireproof safe. It is pretty heavy duty. It seems sturdier then the newer safes sentry is coming out with. It weighs about 400+ lbs. It would be a perfect starter safe for someone wanting to protect their collection.

I am wondering what the average price is for a used safe like this in excellent condition. I know the new sentry 14 gun safes I've seen are going for around $700.

I have looked on line for used pricing guides, or similar safes on e-bay or craigs list, but haven't found much useful information.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[FredT]

I am debating whether to sell my old safe or keep it for ammo.

Definately keep it and fill it up with more guns!

 

[brokenwind]

Definately keep it and fill it up with more guns!

I've thought about that too, but the new safe I got is a 42+ gun safe, so I should be set for awhile. I ended up spending more then I had planned, and in order to justify it with the wife, she said I needed to sell the old one to make up the difference.

I ended up getting a Champion safe Triumph series t-40, at the expo. The offered free standard shipping, and when I asked how much they would charge to "deliver" the 1100 lb safe to my basement, they said only $50 more. I should get it in a week or two. I liked how it had an outlet built into the safe for a dehumidifier. It also had a light kit pre-installed. The fire rating was 1650 for 90 minutes. It was quite a bit more safe then I initially had planned for, but I figured it should last me for at least a couple years.

 

[FredT]

I ended up spending more then I had planned, and in order to justify it with the wife, she said I needed to sell the old one to make up the difference.

Ah hah. You did not state that in your first post.

 

[antiqucycle]

Tell you wife you put it on craigs list and nobody responded.

Of course advertising a gun safe on craigs list is inviting hoodlums to case the premises.

 

[bigal]

Just left the beer in turkey in ohio
They have a 27 gun safe.. Forget the bloody manufacture but it was definitely a name brand... 699 delivered. So figure you used price from there

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[coonskinner]

heavy as them safes are i'd think yuh have tuh pay somebuddy to take it...

 

[brokenwind]

Just left the beer in turkey in ohio
They have a 27 gun safe.. Forget the bloody manufacture but it was definitely a name brand... 699 delivered. So figure you used price from there

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You left your beer where???

 

[bigal]

Lol..well we know you read well and i type lousy with my thumbs!

Now..where'd i leave my beer?

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[Deehntr56]

I recently purchased a new gun safe because the guns I have seemed to be breeding, and I no longer had room for the new ones.

I am debating whether to sell my old safe or keep it for ammo.

I bought it about 6 years ago. It is a sentry 14 gun fireproof safe. It is pretty heavy duty. It seems sturdier then the newer safes sentry is coming out with. It weighs about 400+ lbs. It would be a perfect starter safe for someone wanting to protect their collection.

I am wondering what the average price is for a used safe like this in excellent condition. I know the new sentry 14 gun safes I've seen are going for around $700.

I have looked on line for used pricing guides, or similar safes on e-bay or craigs list, but haven't found much useful information.

Thanks in advance for any help.

What did you pay for it?

 

[brokenwind]

What did you pay for it?

To be honest, I can't remember what I paid for the old one. I have been trying to look back on Quicken and looking for my receipt. I want to say it was around $500-$600.

 

[Deehntr56]

Check some pricing on e-bay.

There's a Winchester one in there, looks somewhat bigger and heavier then yours for $550, so you'll have to evaluate and compare.

If you go by depreciation of a new car and folllow that guideline, after 3 years, it would be valued at about 50-55% of the original cost. Unless you own a Honda!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Hunting-/7301/i.html?_nkw=used+gun+safes

http://usedsafes.org/

 

[brokenwind]

I was wondering with metal prices higher, if the value may be higher as well. I know the newer flimsier Sentry safes are much more expensive then the older model

 

[Deehntr56]

Good point-not sure.

 

[.44MagFella]

If it was me selling it I'd be happy to get $300 out of it IF they come haul it away AND my house isn't damaged in the process

 

[Deehntr56]

Thta price is not unrealistic, since getting it to the buyers hew home may be an issue as well, which needs to be considered.

We just Bought a 20 gun safe for the club- since we needed some storage and got it for $699.99 delivered.

 

[jericho]

Depending on where you are, I'd give ya 300 for it.


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[coonskinner]

If it was me selling it I'd be happy to get $300 out of it IF they come haul it away AND my house isn't damaged in the process

i think this is very reasonable...i'd figure at least half price of new,and thats a bargain...heck man...its a safe...it has to be as good as a new one at the same type...i mean what can go wrong with it...if the lock works...why buy a new one...save a ton of money...it should sell in a heart beat...on another note...i'm very happy to see so many are buying safes and keeping their guns locked up...its the best thing i ever did...

 

[brokenwind]

Depending on where you are, I'd give ya 300 for it.

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I appreciate the offer. I actually had a co-worker today that said her husband wants to see it, and may be willing to give me $450 for it.

If he decides not to take it, I'll keep you in mind.

 

[jericho]

That'll work, but I can't see someone local not takin it for 450.


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