How do I contact sellers?Use the message board in the members area. For the buyer you can click on the won items link to make contact with the seller. For the seller you click on the sold items link then you can send your bank details, send an invoice to the buyer, mark the item as payment received and item sent. Also once the auction ends the contact phone numbers appear in case you would prefer to contact by phone. Please always use the message board however as well because it gives everyone concerned a written record of the communications in case there is a dispute later on. After the transaction is complete please make sure you leave feedback about the auction. The easiest way to leave your comments is by clicking on the 'Leave Comments' link in the members area menu. You can also leave comments from either the 'Won items' or 'Sold items' link in the members area menu.

How do I leave feedback?
After the transaction is complete please make sure you leave feedback about the auction. The easiest way to leave your comments is by clicking on the 'Leave Comments' link in the members area menu. You can also leave comments from either the 'Won items' or 'Sold items' link in the members area menu.

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If you want to apply GST all you need to do is go into the Members Area and click on the Personal Information link under the My Account heading. Enter your GST number in the tax number box. Then you will be able to select the apply tax option when you list an auction. GST will only be applied to the sale price and not the shipping or insurance price. If you select the tax option on an auction the fact that GST applies is then clearly stated in the auction description automatically.

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The Hunters’ Code

1. I will consider myself an invited guest of the land holder, seeking his or her permission, and so conducting myself that I may be welcome in the future.
2. I will obey the rules of safe gun-handling and courteously but firmly insist that others who hunt with me do the same.
3. I will obey all game laws and regulations and will insist that my companions do likewise.
4. I will do my best to acquire those marksmanship and hunting skills which assure clean, sportsmanlike kills.
5. I will support conservation efforts that can support sustainability for future generations of Australians.
6. I will pass along the attitudes and skills essential to ensuring long term sustainability of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.



The Ten Commandments of Safety

1. Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun.
2. Carry only empty guns, taken down or with the action open, into your car, camp and home.
3. Always be sure that the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
4. Always carry your gun so that you can control the direction of the muzzle.
5. Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger.
6. Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot.
7. Never leave your gun unattended unless you unload it first.
8. Never climb a tree or a fence with a loaded gun.
9. Never shoot at a flat, hard surface or the surface of water.
10. Do not mix gunpowder and alcohol.



Firearm Safety – Basic Fundamentals

a. Never have in your possession a firearm that is loaded, unless you are holding it and ready to shoot.
b. Use only safely constructed firearms in sound condition and the correct ammunition.
c. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.



Rules of etiquette when hunting

• Leave gates as you find them
• Ask permission to light cooking fires first
• Keep cooking fires as small as possible
• Put your fires out properly before leaving
• Never gather firewood with a chainsaw
• Keep clear of stock routes
• Drive only on defined tracks
• Be especially careful with target identification & danger zones if spotlighting
• Keep away from water troughs
• Never contaminate stock water with soaps
• Take your rubbish away with you
• Ensure the property owner is well aware of your movements
• If you are successful, offer to share your game with the owner
• Report any suspicious or unusual events to the owner
• Don’t keep returning with new people – guard ‘your’ hunting areas!

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Attract more buyers by following these tips:

Preparing to sell on Gun Auction Australia

• Gather as much information as you can about the item. The more information you can provide the easier it will be for a buyer to decide to buy your item.
• Take pictures of the item, photos greatly enhance the chances of a sale
• Write a title that includes keywords buyers are likely to use to search for the item. For example, if your selling a shotgun, you may write a title similar to: Greener martini action shotgun.
• Write a description about the item, include information such as the condition, brand, model, colour, size and extras.
• Estimate the postage costs by packing the item and taking down the measurements and weight. See our Postage Advice page for more information.
• Offer 'Proof of Delivery' and or 'Insured' postage
• Allow the buyer to have the option of paying extra (if not already included) for registered post or signed courier and insurance.
• Charge a reasonable postage cost

Buyers do not like to pay higher than actual postage costs. 96% of buyers surveyed said they would prefer to purchase items with a higher final price and less postage, than a low final price and expensive postage. Estimate the postage costs by packing the item and taking down the measurements and weight. See our Postage Advice page for more information.


Offer safe payment methods

Ensure that you offer at least one 'safe' payment method for the buyer (Paymate, PayPal, C.O.D, Bank deposit and Credit Card are considered safe).

Other selling tips from successful sellers

• Write a descriptive title - Use key words that people are likely to search for.
• Include good quality photos - A picture is worth a thousand words, try to include 3 good pictures.
• Write a detailed description - Let the buyer know the condition, brand, model, colour, size, style, dimensions, specifications etc.
• Offer as many payment methods as possible - Don't restrict the buyer to only one payment method.
• Increase your listings - We all know the saying "safety in numbers, law of averages", in definition, the more you have listed the more you will sell.
• Know what your competitors are doing - It's good business practice to keep an eye on your competitors to keep up-to-date with pricing, postage, services offered etc. so that you have just as much opportunity to sell a similar item.

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Postage Advice for Sellers

Whether you're a first time seller or an experienced seller on Gun Auction Australia the following advice about sending items should prove helpful.

Before listing an item

• Weigh and measure the package - this will help you and buyers calculate the postage cost.
• Determine if it can be sent for a fixed price - the charge for smaller items (under 500g) or items that will fit into prepaid satchels/envelopes does not depend on distance with Australia Post.
• Decide if you will include insurance - highly recommended to avoid any disputes should the item be lost.
• Work out what the final postage cost will be if possible - by providing an actual postage cost in your listing you can encourage buyers to place a bid or buy your item as they will know the exact cost.

Packaging tips

• Ensure the size of the packaging is relevant to the content. Under-filled boxes may collapse and over-filled may burst.
• Use suitable protection materials (bubble wrap, foam, scrunched up paper etc) to surround the item.
• Use a sturdy carton. A carton may be handled approximately 8 times on a trip so it's always best to use a quality carton.
• Use strapping for heavy items or strong tape if strapping is not available.
• Clearly write the address in uppercase letters.

Dangerous goods and items that cannot be sent

• Some items cannot be posted and may have to be picked up only.
• Check with your postal or courier service that you can actually send the item.
• It is forbidden by Australian Aviation Law to carry any dangerous goods by air.
• For example, Perfume can only be sent by road. Australia Post can carry dangerous goods known as Consumer Quantities but only when accepted on individual contract and the articles specifically marked and documented for carriage by road.

Precautions for sending firearms by post and courier service.

• Some couriers do not transport firearms so check out their terms and conditions
• Aussie Post has a limit on the length of a parcel of 1m and 5cms
• Use some common sense and make sure there is no indication on the box or packaging which indicates a firearms is enclosed. Use anonymous cartons and packaging.
• Make sure you pack securely. Fill empty spaces in the carton. Wrap the firearm completely in either bubblewrap or many layers of newspaper. Packaging your goods appropriately for safe transport is probably your most important responsibility. When packaging your goods, please ensure the packaging is strong enough to cope with the weight and density of the goods you are placing inside. It also needs to be robust enough to handle the rigours of normal freight distribution systems. Use void fill if the goods move around inside and as much packing tape as possible to make the packaging strong and sturdy. On the carton, apply the packing tape around every side and also along the seams. This will prevent the carton splitting open whilst in transit
• If your item is especially fragile, let us know! Write the word "FRAGILE" on the outside of the item in big bold letters, then highlight with a highlighter.
• Labeling is a very important factor when it comes to your deliveries. Please ensure that your goods are correctly labeled. You cannot deliver something if it has no clear address. The delivery address must also be a daytime delivery address. We prefer to deliver to business addresses as someone will usually be there to accept delivery. Don't forget that even if your receiver is a private individual, its quite OK to address your goods to them care of their place of work. Just type in the receiver's name, along with the business name and address in the booking.

Choosing a postal or courier service

• Compare the costs of different postal or courier services.
• Compare the delivery time frames and different services offered.
• Find out if you can buy prepaid envelopes, satchels and services in bulk to save costs.
• Decide if you would want to have items picked up (door to door service) by your postal or courier service. This will save you time.
• Find out if they provide a "signature on delivery" service.
• Ask if they will insure the goods for loss or damage in transit.

Postal and courier services

Australia Post Australia Post Web Site General Services Delivery Times Registered Post Postage Calculator

Our preferred courier Visit the E-GO Web Site

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Gun Auction Australia provides a free Bulk Auction Listing Software Application. To learn more about this application you can click on Turbo Listing Software in the members area menu. You need to login first to access the members area menu. Click here for more information.

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Each Australian state has laws relating to firearms, so please check these laws carefully before listing such items for sale. For further information regarding firearms legislation in Australian States please follow these links:

• New South Wales

• Tasmania

• Australian Capital Territory

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Northern Territory

After purchasing your firearm, the seller will arrange for it to be sent to the local dealer of choice. Once you have your relevant Permit To Acquire, the firearm may then be collected from your dealer. If in doubt, contact your State Firearms Registry.

The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia( SSAA) has plenty of information on the legal aspects of firearms' transfers. I cannot recommend highly enough that you be a member of this association. Click here to visit the SSAA website.

Firearms Licencing & Registration Departments
Legislation summary	Registry phone	Registry fax	Registry website	Email
ACT	02 6256 7747	02 6256 7758	ACT Firearms Registry	ACT contact
Victoria	1300 651 645	03 9247 3196	Vic Licensing Services Division	Vic email
Tasmania	03 6230 2720	03 6230 2765	Tas Police Firearms Branch	Tas email
Queensland	07 3015 7777	07 3015 7788	Qld Weapons Licensing Branch	Qld contact
South Australia	08 8204 2495	08 8204 2314	SA Firearms Branch	SA email
New South Wales	1300 362 562	02 6670 8558	NSW Police Firearms	NSW email
Western Australia	08 9223 7000	08 9223 7029	WA Firearms Inquiry Unit	WA email
Northern Territory	08 8922 3543	08 8922 3540	NT Firearms Policy & Records Unit	NT email

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Guide to the condition of firearms

Please note:

It is vital to note that there are separate rating systems used for Antique vs. Modern Firearms.

NEW IN BOX (NIB), or AS NEW: NIB means in the same condition as when the gun left the factory, with accompanying box, literature, and accessories. This is important to note, as older boxes may have substantial value in themselves. Purists will want the box to be the original box which that particular gun was shipped in (serial number was often penciled on the bottom or marked on the end of the box by the factory).

As to the condition of the gun itself, the gun must be unfired and unused. Comparable terms expressing the same gun condition when not accompanied by box might include “AS NEW”, “MINT”, “PERFECT”, or “100%“. Even if the gun has never been fired, if the action has been worked to the extent that wear is visible, the value may be less than “NIB“ or “AS NEW“ to a collector. For example, the faint drag line that appears on the cylinder of a revolver that has been “dry-fired” a few times will reduce the value to less than “AS NEW” for a condition purist on an out of production revolver. This sort of general “shop-wear” to an otherwise new, current production gun will not matter to a buyer purchasing the gun to shoot. It rapidly becomes more important to a “condition collector” who wants a truly pristine example of an out-of-production piece.

Generally this condition is seldom found in older antique guns, but an older antique gun that is NIB or AS NEW will bring substantial premium over antique Excellent condition - sometimes bringing double or more what the same model would bring in Excellent condition.

EXCELLENT (EXC): All original parts and configuration. For modern guns, nearly new condition, with only slight finish wear at muzzle or sharp edges. For antique guns, sharp markings, unmarred grips, fine bore. Also, excellent guns should generally exhibit at least the following percentages of original finish, depending on production era & type of finish:

TIME ERA	BLUED GUNS	NICKEL GUNS
post 1945	98%	99+%
1920-1945	95%	98%
1890-1920	90%	95%
1865-1890	85%	90%
pre 1865	80%	85%

(For comparison, NRA definitions require that Modern Exc. have “bluing perfect, except at muzzle or sharp edges”, and that Antique Exc. retain “over 80% original finish“.)

Stainless steel: Due to the durability of the finish, most used stainless steel guns are found in excellent to very good condition so long as they are unmodified and in perfect working order.

FINE: This condition rating applies primarily to older and antique guns. All original parts and configuration, or possibly a very minor alteration from original configuration that was made during the period of use (fancy grips added, sight configuration changed slightly, etc.). Sharp markings, only minor grip blemishes, good bore. Minor replaced parts may be acceptable on antique guns, but will effect value. Also, at least the following percentage of original finish by production era & type of finish:

TIME ERA	BLUED GUNS	NICKEL GUNS
1920-1945	90 %	95%
1890-1920	70%	80%
1865-1890	50%	70%
pre 1865	30%	50%

(For comparison, there is no NRA standard for “Modern Fine”. NRA “Antique Fine” requires “over 30% original finish”.)

Factory refinish: A factory refinished antique S&W with 98% of the refinish remaining, which was in excellent condition before refinishing (i.e., sharp markings, no pitting remaining under refinish) may approach Fine in value.

VERY GOOD (VG): All original major parts. For modern guns, must be in perfect working order, no corrosion or pitting, minor scratches only. For antique guns, smooth metal and sharp edges, clear markings. Mismatched parts from the same model, or minor replaced parts may be acceptable on older guns, but will effect value. Also, at least the following percentage of original finish depending on production era. (At this condition level, the difference between blue & nickel finish required is not significant.)

Post 1945: 85%

1920-1945: 60%

1890-1920: 40%

1865-1890: 10%

Pre 1865: less than 10%

(For comparison purposes, NRA “Modern Very Good” discusses general surface condition, while NRA “Antique Very Good” requires “zero to 30% original finish.)

Refinish & Modification -- The following classes of refinished or modified guns may approach “Very Good” in value:

Modern guns with at least 98% of a factory or arsenal refinish.

Pre-1945 guns with at least 98% of a modern professional refinish or restoration.

Antique guns with at least 85% of a factory refinish or old period of use refinish.

Pre-1920 guns with major period-of-use modifications (for example, bobbed barrel) which are otherwise about Fine or better.

GOOD: Good working order. Markings are legible. There may be properly matched replaced parts, minor repairs and light pitting. May be professionally refinished. Grips may be worn or cracked, but should be serviceable. Configuration may have been modified. Bores should be shootable on modern guns, but are disregarded on antique guns. Older antique guns may lack any original finish, but modern guns in Good condition will probably show at least the following percentages base on production era:

ERA FINISH

Post 1945: 75%

1920-1945: 60%

1890-1920: 30%

(For comparison, neither NRA Modern nor NRA Antique definitions specifically address percent of original finish for “Good” or lower condition guns.)

FAIR: Modern guns must be in safe working condition, but can be well worn, showing visible repair or replacement parts, or needing adjustment or minor repair. May be pitted so long as pitting does not effect function or safety. Antique guns may have major parts replaced and minor parts missing, may be rusted, pitted, heavily buffed or refinished, may have rounded edges, illegible markings, cracked or broken grips, and should be working or easily repaired.

POOR: Broken, poorly refinished, heavily rusted and pitted, or otherwise generally undesirable. Most often valued only as project guns for amateur gunsmiths, curiosities for display, or parts guns.

Please note:

• Poor condition generally indicates that it is a wallhanger only.

Applying the above standards - These condition ratings represent an attempt to describe the general overall condition of a gun in a single word. Variation from a single aspect of any condition definition does not exclude a gun from that classification. For example, a gun that was in otherwise “Excellent” condition except for a broken grip would not be reduced to “Fair” condition for that reason alone. However, a responsible description of any gun will mention any variation from the standard of definition for the condition rating, and any variances will most likely affect the monetary value.

Notes

Most recent production guns are found in good or better condition, since it seems to take decades of heavy use &/or substantial abuse to reduce a quality modern firearm to fair or poor condition.

Collectors of some early to mid 20th Century firearms, have commented that, for high condition guns, a more precise estimate of original finish remaining is essential. The difference between a 98% and a 99.5% gun can make a significant difference in value, especially in rare variations.

Disparity Between Antique and Modern Definitions:

The widely differing standards for antique and modern guns make a great deal of sense when you consider that they must cover both a seventeenth century flintlock and a year 2000 production polymer framed semi-auto. However, they can cause a problem when the products span both sides of the modern/antique line.

While guidelines do not specifically define “antique” and “modern”, most agree that the cutoff date between modern and antique firearms is 1900 -- those made in or before that year are antique, with more recent production being modern. Hence, if you take two top-break revolvers, both in 80% original finish condition, but one made in 1900 and the other in 1901, the antique gun would be rated excellent while the modern gun would be closer to good.