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I've bought & sold my share of used guns; privately, at gun shops and at shows, and I'm always looking. I think I've got a sense of what used guns go for. So when I go into the used gun section of our latest big box outdoor retailer, I think to myself, "Its the good thing those guns are under glass, otherwise they'll be gathering a lot of dust!" ;)
Some people want new, no matter the cost.
It's the gun buyers motto..."Buy low Sell High"..LOL...
Actually, I see it here in the sales section all time, guys asking ridiculous prices for used stuff.
Not just in the gun section, the hunting section is full of that.
Layout blind, bought 2 years ago for $150, used it hard for 2 years, selling for $200.
Shell decoys, only slightly warn, 23 in total, $400.
I never thought a single shot cooey 75 would garner $275 but I guess if someone wants to pay that have at it.
When comparing the price of a used firearm to new I've often wondered if the seller was under the influence of a mind numbing substance. I feel that I'm better off spending a wee bit more to get a warranty.
Come to think of it, the last few times that I've been to the Paris auction, I've wondered if the buyers were under the influence as well.
The gun show here in Orangeville as well.....Quote:
Originally Posted by M_P
On canadian nutz and other forums you can find deals but need to act fast. I purchased an excalibur eclipse xt for 500 plus shipping and the crossbow had a case, extra broadheads, extra bolts, string
aid and etc. Orginal owner must of spent over 1200 dollars. Deals can be found.
For sure! Haggle/negotiate over the far-fetched priced ones (there's no shortage of them on CGN) but jump on the fair-priced ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbonura
As far as the Gun Library goes, I haven't yet tried to see what if any room there is for negotiation, as I haven't yet seen anything I want.
When dealing with some firearms, the new ones are poorer Quality. I would pay way more for a 30 yr. old Wingmaster, than a new Express.
last auction i went to had to chuckle at what some people bid on rifles, see alot of rifles go through the auction people pay more for them, then what the gun would sell brand new for... gotta know your prices...