Selling an Airsoft gun.

[Ether]

Hi!

Long since quit airsoft. Never really enjoyed it but I made a pretty big investment in kit. I’m looking to sell but my listings on used airsoft were up for 3 months and no one even made an offer. I’m selling at 40% discount but no one wants it.

Should I include more kit to make it more appealing? I have no use for a lot of it.

Please let me know.

(if you are looking on this site it’s G&G ARMAMENT CM16 WILD HOG 13.5" )

[EDcase]

Generally its better to sell everything separately but of course its more work to take pics.

You'll probably have more luck selling here as its more busy.

Make sure to put things in the correct category and don't forget to include a paper with your forum name and date.

 

EDIT: I see you listed it already but you did not include the paper with name and date.  Best to add a pic with that so it doesn't get deleted.

Good luck 👍

 

 

 

Edited April 5 by EDcase

[Galvatron]

The harsh reality is that two-tone airsoft guns depreciate much worse than than their RIF equivalent when all else is equal since the market for two-tone is mostly those without a defence to buy a RIF.

 

60-70% of current retail (not what you paid) is your typical going rate for used RIFs in good cosmetic and functioning condition to nigh-on pristine and perfect functioning condition. Two-tone will often fall below 60% because you have a smaller market of people interested in buying them since most people with a valid defence to buy a RIF will buy a RIF over two-tone.

 

As EDcase said, to make the most money is to sell separately but it takes more effort and it will take longer to shift all of it. If you want it gone quickly, a bundle with a few deal sweeteners such as mags, ammo, batteries, a case, etc. will be your best option but expect to take a bigger loss than selling separately.

 

I know I'm twisting the knife in saying this but G&G's GC16 and CM16 series with ETUs/MOSFETs are among the worst airsoft guns to sell & resell because they're not price-competitive any more. You can get M4 derivative guns from Double Eagle and Specna Arms with integrated ETUs/MOSFETs that have more programmable features at a price that undercuts G&G's offerings massively.

[EDcase]

The going rate seems to be £299 so the price you had it for seems fair.

It just a question of luck if a new player without UKARA wants to buy it.

[Ether]

On 06/04/2025 at 00:46, Galvatron said:

The harsh reality is that two-tone airsoft guns depreciate much worse than than their RIF equivalent when all else is equal since the market for two-tone is mostly those without a defence to buy a RIF.

 

60-70% of current retail (not what you paid) is your typical going rate for used RIFs in good cosmetic and functioning condition to nigh-on pristine and perfect functioning condition. Two-tone will often fall below 60% because you have a smaller market of people interested in buying them since most people with a valid defence to buy a RIF will buy a RIF over two-tone.

 

As EDcase said, to make the most money is to sell separately but it takes more effort and it will take longer to shift all of it. If you want it gone quickly, a bundle with a few deal sweeteners such as mags, ammo, batteries, a case, etc. will be your best option but expect to take a bigger loss than selling separately.

 

I know I'm twisting the knife in saying this but G&G's GC16 and CM16 series with ETUs/MOSFETs are among the worst airsoft guns to sell & resell because they're not price-competitive any more. You can get M4 derivative guns from Double Eagle and Specna Arms with integrated ETUs/MOSFETs that have more programmable features at a price that undercuts G&G's offerings massively.

I’ve decided to include my extra mags, ammo and some lens protectors. Should I drop the price to like £100 if no one buys this sort of stuff anymore?

On 06/04/2025 at 00:25, EDcase said:

Generally its better to sell everything separately but of course its more work to take pics.

You'll probably have more luck selling here as its more busy.

Make sure to put things in the correct category and don't forget to include a paper with your forum name and date.

 

EDIT: I see you listed it already but you did not include the paper with name and date.  Best to add a pic with that so it doesn't get deleted.

Good luck 👍

 

 

 

Ah alright hopefully. Usedairsoft just has a bunch of scams at the moment.

[Galvatron]

3 hours ago, Ether said:

I’ve decided to include my extra mags, ammo and some lens protectors. Should I drop the price to like £100 if no one buys this sort of stuff anymore?

 

 

I really don't want to come across harshly (I genuinely don't). The used market for two-tone is quite unpredictable because of the smaller buyer base. It's just gone Easter so it's more of a buyer's market than a seller's market until the middle of next month going through summer when things might be more favourable for sellers.

 

There are more airsoft boot sales being hosted these days. Depending on where in the UK you are and the cost of your travel and pitch to sell from, that might be an option for you.