Russian SKS45 long thread.

I think Marlin is quite fair in his pricing........he got these before SIR/Cabelas, and is still offering a good price. I just wonder what kind of quality they will be....I can't wait to get mine!!! A long wait indeed, I hope it pays off.
 
I think Frontier deserves some credit for bringing in this shipment (I won't get any, I am way down on the list). At least they are moving things. I understand where 1bigrn is coming from, but calling it “bad business” because the price is different is unfair. Are we saying that they should have refused this shipment because they wouldn't be able to retail it at the previously offered prices?

I am registered with both Frontier and S.I.R. (1 each). Frankly, I have been wondering about the practicality of their pricing ($229 and 165) as I have been following SKS deals on GUNBROKER for a few months now. The going price for a Rooski in good to very good is U$300-400. Maybe that is why these shipments are not coming through i.e. no supplier is willing to sell them at below market price! If that is the case I would like to know now!
 
Home3 said:
I think Frontier deserves some credit for bringing in this shipment (I won't get any, I am way down on the list). At least they are moving things. I understand where 1bigrn is coming from, but calling it “bad business” because the price is different is unfair. Are we saying that they should have refused this shipment because they wouldn't be able to retail it at the previously offered prices?

I am registered with both Frontier and S.I.R. (1 each). Frankly, I have been wondering about the practicality of their pricing ($229 and 165) as I have been following SKS deals on GUNBROKER for a few months now. The going price for a Rooski in good to very good is U$300-400. Maybe that is why these shipments are not coming through i.e. no supplier is willing to sell them at below market price! If that is the case I would like to know now!
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You can not compare US & Can gun prices .What is available in one country may not be in the next . In this case WE have the advantage as these rifles are not allowed into the US
 
#1bcshooter said:
You can not compare US & Can gun prices .What is available in one country may not be in the next . In this case WE have the advantage as these rifles are not allowed into the US
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correct but you can compare these prices to last year prices (canada 2007) before frontier/SIR annoucement , very good condition russian SKS45 were selling for $400 and thats if you could find one .
 
#1bcshooter said:
That's funny It doesn't work that way with oil . The demand for oil is dropping because of the economy and gas prices are falling
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hey C : you are saying the same thing , "The demand for oil is dropping because of the economy and gas prices are falling" . and oil is $99 a barrel today , down from $147 only 9 weeks ago .



anywho , lets get back to the thread .

altho this shipment is small , at least some of us will get their russian SKS . i for one are happy for them .
 
frontier23 said:
We will not be offering and hand selection on thse rifles (nothing un issued or all matching)
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Thanks for this purchase option frontier,
I’m not sure I understand their condition.
-Frontier is not hand selecting your 100 sks’s.
-All are issue rifles that not been refurbished.
-They may or may not be all matching s/n’s

Is this the basic condition of these rifles?
 
After a quick phone call it appears that the rifles are not in thier hands yet.

Lets give them a brake and see what is posted once the rifles are being unpack.

I do not believe that Russian SKS's are that readly available on the market at present atleast at this price.

They have peeked my interest :)
 
Well, I just chatted with Mr. Birkland (quite a friendly fellow, might I add), and I'm taking one from that first batch, with plenty of ammo. With some luck, I'll be having a great time at the range before the snow comes. (with some luck, I said) :D

Lou
 
I applaud Marlin for being proactive in this. He found another option, and presented it to us at a fair price. I know how much work it must be to contact people on the "list" to see if they want a rifle from the new earlier shipment.

I opted for a gun from the earlier shipment.
 
I just ordered one of the 100 from Frontier.
I had previously ordered one from Frontier and two from SIR.
I wanted two for myself and one to give to my brother for Christmas, at least this way he can get his Christmas present and it’s no concern to me when the other two arrive. I'll be a bit upset if the other two don't show up though :)
 
Well, as I mentioned earlier, if that container of SKS's was loaded, and stuck somewhere between here and there, someone has to pay the rental charge on that container, and possibly (depending where it is) storage fees. So do not be surprised if these SKS's up in price also.
 
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