Guys I have somewhere between 1500 and 2000 traps, I am no longer able to run longer lines. So my question is how to sell them i am thinking 6.00 apiece , they are anything from muskrat traps to beaver traps. This would include drowning rods , stretchers ,tumbler, stakes ,and more pay for traps get everything else threw in . or send them to auction and pay 30 percent commission? thanks guys

$6.00 a piece is not going to work. Folks will buy the ones worth more and leave you with the ones that are worth less.

The Wisconsin Trappers Convention is the weekend after Labor in Antigo, Wisconsin. Take them there, have some one help you price them appropriately and they will go away at a fair price for both parties.

30%?!? Find another auction house.
If you got lots of time you could part them out slowly over 20 years but probably make more off them.

How’ much time do you have to sell? 30 percent is a lot! Try a little here, Trap Shed. Also your state convention.

they are buying all or nothing i don't wanna deal with 12 here and 12 there , I know there is 200 plus 330's in the barrels it would be an awesome deal for someone

Try selling them in small batches. Price them accordingly to the current market. Facebook marketplace and Craigslist are great options. Also let folks at your states Trappers Association about the traps you want to sell, I’m sure there’s plenty of people who would buy them.

Then slap a price on them. But you have to consider most people won’t want to buy that many traps all at once. There are some first time trappers that are always looking for small batches of traps. Know the public’s demand before you try selling.

All at once is going to be a hard sell. Will almost have to be a used trap dealer. And since he/she will be buying to resell, expect to get less money. At least they will all be gone!!

Not many trappers will want to take on that many traps, especially since they are mixed sizes.

I've give several dozen away to some new young guys only to see them get sold. I just don't want wife to have to deal with this stuff dwn the line . thanks for the input

when this weather straightens out , I plan to go through the barrels an get an accurate count .There is alot more larger size coyote, beaver and wolf number 3 and larger then small stuff

What do you want for everything,? I'll sell them out of my ice cream trailer.... LOL PM me .

There is one solution. a done deal if you are in a rush......jk

I know a couple guys that would likely come look and make you an offer if you want to PM me. I'll see what I can do.

I sold some guns last fall, auctioneer charged me 10%.

looks like you are in WI

a couple Rondies maybe Just Marshfield , tail gate it
lawn chair and a pop up for shade , sit there shoot the bull and take reasonable offers

If you don't want to piece your traps out, find someone else who will, but don't expect them to pay much for them.

Keith

Package them into groups and sell per group.

I helped a trapper that was down sizing and he a lot of traps. When everyone says break them down into smaller bunches that will work better. I sold a bunch of his traps at our state convention. You can put them on a auction but that is what they will do also.

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Hey guys thanks for all the help and advice ,I think a member on here and myself have a deal worked out. Thanks again