Y2K ammo dump

[wadewilson]

Alright, here's my situation: My uncle got scared before Y2K (I know) and he has a few thousand rounds of .45 and 9mm that have been stored in his closet, in old military surplus ammunition boxes. They're in pretty good shape, I've fired some assorted bullets. He wants to sell some of it off, and I'm planning on buying as much 45 and 9mm as he'll let go. Now, I've looked up prices for all of this stuff, at what it's selling for today, and I told him that, and he said to make him an offer. It's a large assortment of bullets, black hills, federal, pmc, hornady, american eagle, el dorado, black talon, and winchester. I'm just not sure what to offer him for 12 year old ammo. 75% of retail value? Half? I'd appreciate in suggestions, comments, advice.

 

[SpeedRacer]

That ammo is just as good today as it was then, so that's not really a factor. You do know he paid a lot less for it, so definitely consider that. I'd honestly offer 1/2 of what it costs today, he probably wouldn't even lose money on the deal.

 

[03protege]

If its been stored in the AC in ammo cans it's as good as new but I wouldnt pay near what I could buy new for. You should check gun-deals.com for the cheapest of each type of ammo? Remeber 12 years ago ammo was much cheaper than it is now, and if hes not big into guns the ammo in his closet is probably not worth much to him. Id probably offer 50% of what its worth today then maybe rebound to %75. Anything closer to what its going for now I woulnd't think its worth it.

 

[ryan]

ill take whatever you dont want.

 

[wadewilson]

ill take whatever you dont want.

Sorry, I think between me and a couple of my friends, we plan on cleaning him out over time. If he does decide to sell it all at once, I'll let you know, I'll probably post an ad in the classifieds here as well.


Thanks guys, I'm gonna talk to him about that.

 

[Storm52]

He is your uncle. Tell him that his nephew would like the ammo. Thank him profusely and remember his birthdays.

 

[Quickdraw22]

Look up what half retail is. Demand that HE makes the first offer.

 

[machinedrummer]

That stuff is very dangerous. I will come by and properly dispose of it