How do I price 5.56 to privately sell some of it?
I have a good amount of Federal XM193F 5.56, kept in AC and in original cases.
I rarely shoot my AR so would like to privately sell some ammo to buy a new gun. Checking prices online is confusing. It ranges from .47 to 1.05 per round for other brands.
Any suggestions on where to research a fair price to ask? Does it make a difference that it’s Federal ammo? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hello Robin -
Federal is a brand rather than an indication of any unique classification or other similar distinction.
As for pricing, AmmoSeek is a site that is used by quite a few, myself included. Looks like they have it for ~$0.49.
Here’s a link and good luck offloading it!
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Thank you for responding!
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Thank you. Yes, want to sell in 1,000 round cases. It’s legit Federal in sealed original boxes. I’ve never used or bought reloads. I’ve used GunBroker to sell guns, but ammo is so heavy. I do have some interested buyers but need to just come up with a price. Thank you for your expertise.
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I would just put a sign up at a local bulletin board someplace usually at a food store or hardware store it’ll sell
I was saying what I would do. I wouldn’t leave my address. You are right that would not be too smart.. I mostly see guns for sale, not ammo.
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@Robin29 myself I have tons of friends. I would just trade or sell too. Worst case I would talk to some guys at the range to sell too… My earlier post was to give you going prices at different sellers. With them if they give you a good price check what their rating is on shipping they backdoor extra cost to shipping … I never deal with anyone on that list below 6 …
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IDK. Good question.
Is it a supply and demand scenario? You are competing with stores who sell new/factory inventory whereas customers might fear what exact conditions and age are they really buying. Is auctioning them off an option, highest bidder? Appreciate your question, cause I also have other calibers I really do not need and wish to sell, but I have never sold anything online.
Been thinking about selling em at a “gun show”; The simplicity of it, not having to mail/ship or use an FFL store. Any advice on me going thru a gun show?
Yes, I’m competing with stores, but the people I will sell to know that I’m honest and only selling factory ammo at a cheaper price than they can buy it.
I won’t need to auction. I did sell other ammo on gunbroker, but it wasn’t a lot so it wasn’t heavy. Selling locally is best. Gun show works.
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