SENDING MY GUN COLLECTION TO AUCTION

[George Lander]

For several reasons I am seriously considering sending my gun & edged weapon collection to auction. My collection consists of @ 100 long guns (mainly SxS sporting guns), @ 25 pistols & 20 or so edged weapons. I would really appreciate from the members here and input as to the best auction house to deal with, what should be the appropriate sales percentage and who best there to deal with? Any thoughts here would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards, George

[FoxintheHenHouse]

I would contact someone at James Julia auctions, great reputation with one of the largest audiences. Go over your collection with Julia or they may even come to you for assessment. Selling fees are adjusted lower as the gun value goes up, even to a "no fee" point for high end guns.

FoxintheHenHouse

[George Lander]

Thanks Foxie, good advice. I met with Josh Lowenstiner yesterday to look over my collection. I think that I am going to at least send part of my collection to Julias. I have over 100 long guns (mainly SxS doubles) American, English & German. 25 or so handguns and 20 or so edged weapons.

My reasons for selling now are threefold: 1. I am 78 years young 2. No one in my family cares about SxS doubles & 3. and MOST IMPORTANTLY my only daughter, Lisha, is suffering from stage 5 brain cancer. She has had two operations at Duke Medical and will, most certainly, have to have at least one more. Right now she is doing fairly good, although she has lost some memory and speech. She loves to travel and while she can I want to be able to take her where she wants to go. One thing that she loved was diving with Mel Fisher's crew on the remains of the Atocha. If she is able we plan to do that again.

Best Regards and Many Thanks, George

[George Lander]

Thanks Foxie, good advice. I met with Josh Lowenstiner yesterday to look over my collection. I think that I am going to at least send part of my collection to Julias. I have over 100 long guns (mainly SxS doubles) American, English & German. 25 or so handguns and 20 or so edged weapons.

My reasons for selling now are threefold: 1. I am 78 years young 2. No one in my family cares about SxS doubles & 3. and MOST IMPORTANTLY my only daughter, Lisha, is suffering from stage 5 brain cancer. She has had two operations at Duke Medical and will, most certainly, have to have at least one more. Right now she is doing fairly good, although she has lost some memory and speech. She loves to travel and while she can I want to be able to take her where she wants to go. One thing that she loved was diving with Mel Fisher's crew on the remains of the Atocha. If she is able we plan to do that again.

Best Regards and Many Thanks, George

[loggy]

George,
We are all getting older. We have never met but I am still sorry to hear about your daughter. At the end of the day it is all just stuff. Friends and family are what is important. Good decision. Best of luck with your sale. Blessings to your daughter.
John

[Jim Cloninger]

George, I am really sorry to hear about your daughter. God bless her. Jim

[vaturkey]

Prayers for you daughter for sure.

[birdawg]

George,
We are all getting older. We have never met but I am still sorry to hear about your daughter. At the end of the day it is all just stuff. Friends and family are what is important. Good decision. Best of luck with your sale. Blessings to your daughter.
John

I feel the same but couldn't have put it better. You and yours are in our prayers.

[George Lander]

Thanks to all you great guys for those kind words. It's been tough and it's going to be tougher still. All prayers and kind thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Best Regards, George

[bbman3]

George prayers sent. Bobby

[simcgunner]

Best Hope and Wishes For You and your Daughter George. Good luck with the Sale
Al Peterson
Chesapeake VA

[George Lander]

Thank You Bobby & Al...............George

[snakeeater]

GOD speed, George and may HE stand beside You.

[67galaxie]

Let us know if you need anything! If you have a Wilkes Barre I would love to buy it for a dear friend

[49packard]

George,
I just read your post and said a prayer for you daughter. I've been battling cancer since 2004. The most important thing you have is each other. God Bless.

Brian