General Auction Gun Sales

Ron Baker, Jr. – Owner/FFL – (217) 273-5056

Ron travels all over the midwest picking up firearm estates
Call Ron for Consignments at 217-273-5056 or Hank Bauer at 217-259-5956 for advertising & questions

We have sales 4 times a year, selling over 4,000 guns annually

2018
July 14th-15th
November 25th-26th

View March 2018 Full Printable Catalog & Prices

 

View January 1st 2018 Full Printable Catalog & Prices

Now accepting consignments

Thinking about selling with us?

How early is too early to consign Firearms/Accessories to this auction?

We accept consignments year round for these auctions. Feel free to talk with Ron Baker Jr., FFL (217-273-5056) or Hank Bauer, Auctioneer (217 -259-5956) about which sale your items would sell best in.

What is your charge for selling items?

We charge a sliding scale commission rate that is based on the selling price of the firearm. There are NO hidden fees or extra charges to our sellers. We firmly believe in keeping our rates as simple and auction friendly as possible. For more information please contact Ron Baker Jr., FFL at 217-273-5056 or Hank Bauer, Auctioneer at 217-259-5956.

Is there a minimum or maximum of items I have to consign?

You can sell as many or as few items as you would like to. Our commission is per item; there are no discounts or extra charges based on the quantity of items.

Who determines where my guns end up in the catalog?

Ron Baker, JR., FFL, reserves the right to catalog & describe firearms based on his experience and expertise in the firearm market. Always provide him with all the information you have on your firearms.

I have a large collection of items I would like to sell, but I cannot bring them there myself, how do I get them to you?

Ron travels all over the Midwest picking up collections of firearms for people who do not have the means to transport the items themselves. Simple call Ron Baker Jr. at 217-273-5056 to discuss your collection and he will work with you to help find the best way to handle your situation.

When do I receive payment for my items after they are sold?

Payment is mailed out within 10 days of the auction. When dropping off items to be sold always make sure we have your most recent mailing address.

Interested in buying from us?

How soon is your catalog/sale bill available to look at online?

We aim to get the partial catalog & sale bill online 4 to 6 weeks ahead of the auction. Of course firearms will continue to be added to the catalog until day of sell.

Can I be notified in some way when sale information is available & updates are made?

We offer email & mailing of sale bills. We usually send out one mailing that includes the full color, front & back sale bill that directs people to our website. We send out multiple emails including, when the sale is available to be viewed online, when additions are made, reminders about the upcoming auction and a post sale email.

What does it cost to purchase firearms?

Buyers paying their bill with cash or check pay hammer price. If choosing to pay with credit/debit card we charge a 3% convenience fee. There is no tax; there is no buyer’s premium at our auctions.

When do items need to be paid for?

Items are to be paid for that day. The sale is settled before our staff leaves the building and consigners are paid within a week of the auction.

What is the waiting period if I have an IL Foid card?

There is a 24 Hour waiting period on long guns and a 72 Hour waiting period on hand guns.

I am not an Illinois resident; can I buy guns from you?

Yes, you certainly can. If you are an FFL holder we can ship them to you. If you are not an FFL holder we can ship the guns to a FFL holder near you. The buyer is responsible for any and all shipping & insurance costs. The guns are packed by Ron Baker Jr., FFL, he packs them the way he would like to see them packed if he were the receiving them.

I cannot attend your auction, but there are firearms I would like to bid on, how could I do that?

We understand there are circumstances that prohibit people from being able to attend our sales in person. Therefore, we offer both an absentee or phone bidding option. The difference between the two processes is simple, with phone bidding we call you at least 2 guns before yours come up, establish a good connection with you, then when your gun comes up we relay the bidding information to you and bid on your behalf. Forms are posted online when the catalog is made available.