Condition dictates Price

Sometimes guns are a good deal and keep getting bumped due to demand

Thinking of an l61r 30-06 in a recently made mcmillan that keeps getting the bump at around 1k, basically a free gun for the cost of the stock

The reverse is obviously also true; but sometimes high end guns get the bump a lot until they are going for almost free…
 
conor_90 said:
Sometimes guns are a good deal and keep getting bumped due to demand

Thinking of an l61r 30-06 in a recently made mcmillan that keeps getting the bump at around 1k, basically a free gun for the cost of the stock

The reverse is obviously also true; but sometimes high end guns get the bump a lot until they are going for almost free…
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No kidding! That ones such a good deal it made me wish I cared at all for that rifle and cartridge.
 
Subjectively, yes, many prices on CGN seem completely out to lunch. If a price is out to lunch, I suggest that you just walk on by. Only the seller can decide on the selling price, and only the buyer can determine whether or not he is willing to pay the price. Some bums will try to get something for nothing, of course, and a seller may or may not entertain back-and-forth discussions with bums, but only the seller can determine the selling price, and only the buyer can determine whether or not he is willing to pay the price.
 
Joel said:
How badly you want it gone also dictates price.
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I fall into this category for the most part.
They're not making Pre 1964 lever guns any more and doesn't bother me to leave them on the wall for a few more years.
I'll sell them cheap if I need quick money for something I "must have"
 
A lot of things dictate price condition being only one of them.Rarity,being connected to a famous person ,desirability and a cult following can be another.Take the Winchester 9410 for example,when it came out it was thought of by a lot of people as a novelty/niche gun because many thought being chambered for the 2 1/2 inch shell it could not be considered a serious hunting gun as there are better choices.Then when they were no longer being produced everybody wanted one.I bought one new for $700 used it for hunting and years later sold it for $2000.People will pay what they will pay if they want it bad enough regardless of common sense
 
I've had guys look like they are going to cry when I tell them their gun is not excellent for the age but NRA good.
I wish all sellers used the NRA grading guide.

NRA MODERN GUN CONDITION STANDARDS:

NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.
PERFECT: In New condition in every respect.
EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).
VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.
 
I've contacted people, saying I'm interested, but not at that price. Get back to me if your going to drop $$. Same thing with buying a optic on a package or bare firearm without optic....ad says sold as package, breaking up the package lowers the price and it sells.

There can be a bit of work and communication to buying and selling. Most of the time I have the patience....most of the time.
 
“Package deals” seem to have become the soup du jour lately.

I agree it can be a bit of work on comms. I typically make the initial inquiry about breaking up the package if it’s something I’m seriously interested in. If it’s a no thanks, I move on.

By the same token I’ve had members re-contact me asking if I was still interested if they broke the package or they’ve cycled it a few times with no takers. Usually by then I’ve moved beyond their offering, but thank them for reaching out, cause you never know if you might do a deal in the future.

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I do agree the art of the haggle/barter has been lost…



nowarningshot said:
I've contacted people, saying I'm interested, but not at that price. Get back to me if your going to drop $$. Same thing with buying a optic on a package or bare firearm without optic....ad says sold as package, breaking up the package lowers the price and it sells.

There can be a bit of work and communication to buying and selling. Most of the time I have the patience....most of the time.
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ShrtRnd said:
I do agree the art of the haggle/barter has been lost…
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People are busy, and tired is long drawn out BS back and forth.

Buy the package deal and sell what you don't want is usually my response to the breakup question.
9 out of ten times the next message says it's too much hassle
 
FatCatsDad said:
People are busy, and tired is long drawn out BS back and forth.

Buy the package deal and sell what you don't want is usually my response to the breakup question.
9 out of ten times the next message says it's too much hassle
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Which explains why “package deals” are typically recycled multiple times and haven’t sold..

Not everyone needs or wants the add ons from the buyer and by your own admission the buyer doesnt have the time nor patience to sell something off they didnt want in the first place but was included, much like the seller doesn’t have the time or patience for multiple ads by parting it out.
 
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