New or Used?

[sailor723]

I was just looking had my safe and was mildly surprised to see that I own exactly one handgun that was purchased new (a STI 1911). When I checked my log book I see I have had 4 other "bought new" guns in the past but they were sold after a few months. So, just slightly more than 95% of my handguns were purchased used.

Is this fairly normal or am I the odd man out when it comes to this?

(I will admit I am naturally drawn to classic guns and thus, much of what I own is anywhere from 30 to 100 years old)

 

[silverfoxdj]

Most of mine were new initially and after a time I added a few nice classic used guns..

 

[baldabe]

Some new, some used.....but all awesome!!
I started off with a used one, then added some more used ones and then some new ones

 

[Import]

Mostly used for me...but in as new condition...I like them right...

 

[crazyjackrabbit]

I belive I've only purchase 2 pistols new, and one of which was on sale due to "flood". Only the booklet was damaged.
About the same for long guns as well.

 

[TT1900]

I'm at about 75% used 25% new. As long as it's in great shape I'm happy.

 

[Phat Eagle]

I'm at about 75% used 25% new. As long as it's in great shape I'm happy.

Me too... Even though they're usually 90% the cost of a new one, I also save the 12% in taxes, so it's more like a 25% savings.

 

[ChromeArty]

Only ever bought 5 guns new...

And my iTrader is close to 150... used all the way for me!

 

[bsand]

I've only bought 5 used guns, 3 were pistols rest non restricted rifles. Rest were brand new. In 2016 I bought 5 guns only one was used.

 

[pringles613]

I've never bought a used gun... and only ever sold one... and i miss it

 

[f4iguy]

90% used, only 2 or 3 actually NIB but lots in As New condition. saves a lot of cash! And to Sailor's point, I've bought a lot of old pistols that aren't made anymore.

 

[Gillis2]

I have bought and sold my fair share on the EE. Though I prefer buying new, sometimes you can lightly used guns that you cannot resist...

Gilbert

 

[sailor723]

Just added another one to the used column. Old guns are so much more interesting

 

[cableguy]

I'm about 70/30 new/used

 

[TheTooner]

Five new out of seventeen. One of the secondhand was advertised as new in box and looks like it's true.

 

[Still alive]

I only started buying used guns when I discovered the wonders of the EE...so since 2013!

 

[BirdCity]

Firearms are pretty durable; I buy the bulk of mine used.

 

[TT1900]

Just added another one to the used column. Old guns are so much more interesting

Beat me to that one by minutes. Congrats! Let us know how it shoots.

 

[sailor723]

Beat me to that one by minutes. Congrats! Let us know how it shoots.

Thanks! I'm pretty excited to get it. I've been thinking about one for awhile now.

Now, if anybody knows where I might find one of those unicorn spare mags..............

 

[easyrider604]

I don't specifically shop for or need, new or used. Important criteria is price to condition ratio. Besides, most used guns I am interested in happen to be available on the EE in slightly used condition. Only 20% of my current inventory were bought BNIB, 50% in very slightly used condition and the balance were in very good condition or refurbished.

After all, once I fire it, even one round, it is technically a used gun.