On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker sit down with Josh Martinez of Collectors Firearms to delve deep into the fascinating world of gun collecting. The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics from certification and trustworthiness in the market to investment strategies and trends.

Highlights:

- The Importance of Trust in the Collecting Market

- Collecting Tips and Market Insights

- Investment Insights: Josh discusses collecting machine guns under the NFA, their increasing value, and faster processing times for tax stamps.

- Avoid Market Pitfalls: Josh and the hosts advise against falling for fake stamps and the misleading alterations in some firearms, and underscore the need to buy from trustworthy sources like Collector’s Firearms.

- Modern Collectibles: Rapid sales of modern collectibles like Colt SP1s are noted, while antique firearms remain consistently popular.

- Advice for New Collectors: Starting Points: Collecting military surplus guns is a common start due to their historical value and affordability.

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