Chinese sks rifles

[relic38]

It's like a store paying 10 cents for cans of beans and proceed to sell them for 50 cents.
Then a depression hits, and they start charging $5.00 per can for the same beans shipment of beans the store bought at 10 cents a can.

Actually, it's nothing like that. First, no depression right now and the higher price is not ten-fold what it was before.

This is selling stock of something that is fairly close to the going market rate for the described item.

How I see it, there are a lot of different SKS grades out there, and these particular ones are considered some of the best around. They are in limited availability, so the price is based on the supply and demand. Since there was no supply to accurately determine the going price, the safe option is to start on the higher end. If it doesn't sell, you can always go lower. If you started lower, you would not likely get a chance to raise the price before you are sold out.
I'm definitely not an Economics major, but I totally understand where Marstar is at with their pricing.
Look for these to be gone in a week or so, if not the price may drop by the new year. Or not; it sounds like these have been sitting around a bit. Not a big deal to sit on them another few months at the current price.

[bobdbldr]

[QUOTE=JimboJones;10796013]Oh, you'll probably get a good idea of current market value when (or if) these make it here...
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum...1#post10781838
Great, as you can see, marstar asks fair market value, so it is doubtful those will go for the same price as the last!! Works for me!

[GUB]

List them at $200 = good profit and little controversy

List them at $300 = great profit and lots of controversy

Controversy = free advertising

IMO the Russian SKS is a much better gun......and at a better price, refurb or not.

Free advertising? Yes! On this one I really don't know if it is good or BAD advertising?

[bobbynewmark]

Actually, it's nothing like that. First, no depression right now and the higher price is not ten-fold what it was before.

This is selling stock of something that is fairly close to the going market rate for the described item.

How I see it, there are a lot of different SKS grades out there, and these particular ones are considered some of the best around. They are in limited availability, so the price is based on the supply and demand. Since there was no supply to accurately determine the going price, the safe option is to start on the higher end. If it doesn't sell, you can always go lower. If you started lower, you would not likely get a chance to raise the price before you are sold out.
I'm definitely not an Economics major, but I totally understand where Marstar is at with their pricing.
Look for these to be gone in a week or so, if not the price may drop by the new year. Or not; it sounds like these have been sitting around a bit. Not a big deal to sit on them another few months at the current price.

Of ALL the SKS rifles I can find right now, these will be the best.. hands down. Those who are knowledgeable realize this. Are they rare...? No Will they rocket up in value in your lifetime...? Probably not.

Are they brand new, old stock, numbers matching, milspec specimens made in the golden age of the sks? Yes

Soviets had cooler bayonet and better wood... that is all. And you can't get any new ones from them, can you???

[EL34/6L6]

Actually, it's nothing like that. First, no depression right now and the higher price is not ten-fold what it was before.

This is selling stock of something that is fairly close to the going market rate for the described item.

How I see it, there are a lot of different SKS grades out there, and these particular ones are considered some of the best around. They are in limited availability, so the price is based on the supply and demand. Since there was no supply to accurately determine the going price, the safe option is to start on the higher end. If it doesn't sell, you can always go lower. If you started lower, you would not likely get a chance to raise the price before you are sold out.
I'm definitely not an Economics major, but I totally understand where Marstar is at with their pricing.
Look for these to be gone in a week or so, if not the price may drop by the new year. Or not; it sounds like these have been sitting around a bit. Not a big deal to sit on them another few months at the current price.

Right, depression in correlation with product demand and availability semantics aside, and the math is off.
But otherwise, it's clear by comparison what is being done here.
I for one think the price listed reflects the quality of the rifle just fine.
The way the profit margin is skewed is another story though. If it were me, I would pass the saving onto the CGN community, not fully obsorb the extended profit margin on these "found " rifles in a such a gluttonous fashion.
They will sell, as they should because they are fine rifles, I love both of mine.

[johnone]

I would love on of these, but with the season, I couldn't afford until the New Year. Too bad as they WILL all be sold by then. For you who don't like the price, that is your opinion, new unfired Chinese are excellent deal at this price, in this market. Free shipping would be nice though. Martstar brings the unusual and not often seen fire arms to the market.

No I don't work there.

OK, I am ready.........fire away

CALL one of our people and put down a deposit and we will hold until you require it John

[johnone]

I have a problem and require some expert advise.... Seeing how people react to selling something for more than was paid for it....

I have an almost mint Winchester 92 saddle ring carbine that I was thinking of selling.... Here is the problem my uncle paid $16.50 at the turn of the last century, I would feel guilty asking more.... What do you think ??
John

[Rick911]

I have a problem and require some expert advise.... Seeing how people react to selling something for more than was paid for it....

I have an almost mint Winchester 92 saddle ring carbine that I was thinking of selling.... Here is the problem my uncle paid $16.50 at the turn of the last century, I would feel guilty asking more.... What do you think ??
John

False comparison...

Your uncle was selling it for 200$ bucks yesterday (which is what its reasonably worth). Today sees you want it as never before and asks you 300$ (which is not what its worth).

Has nothing to do with the initial price you acquired them.

Its called gouging, overcharge or swindle.

[BeaverMeat]

False comparison...

Your uncle was selling it for 200$ bucks yesterday (which is what its reasonably worth). Today sees you want it as never before and asks you 300$ (which is not what its worth).

Has nothing to do with the initial price you acquired them.

Its called gouging, overcharge or swindle.

No expert, but I would have to agree. The market is flooded with Chinese SKSes and I don't see too many Winchester 92s on the market in working condition or otherwise.

[dahs]

No one is forcing you to pay. Do you people get pissy when you're shopping for a $30,000 car and see one for $60,000? "IT'S STILL A CAR THEY SHOULD BE THE SAME PRICE!!!!" Idiots.