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stubblejumper

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Looking at my shotgun collection, it seems that I purchased all but the two cheapest ones used. At one time, I used to purchase the majority of my firearms new, but it seems that it's easier to find great deals on used shotguns these days. I am finding that I can find higher end shotguns in great condition for 1/3 to 1/2 off of new prices. Or is it just that I am getting more thrifty since I retired?
 
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Looking at my shotgun collection, it seems that I purchased all but the two cheapest ones used. At one time, I used to purchase the majority of my firearms new, but it seems that it's easier to find great deals on used shotguns these days. I am finding that I can find higher end shotguns in great condition for 1/3 to 1/2 off of new prices. Or is it just that I am getting more thrifty since I retired?
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I’ve definitely “smartened up” over the years when it comes to buying not just high end guns but most anything. Now I’ll wait for deals rather than jump on something right off the get go. I am also finding I have no need of having a bunch of guns I never use or rarely use. I’ve become much more of a minimalist as my hair has been greying.
 
Very rare in the past 10 years do I buy anything new and when I do it is normally because I cannot find a used one plus most shotguns I gather now would be vintage models and hard to find new
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I can't imagine buying new. I don't have $5000 to $25,000 plus to throw around on each of 15 to 20 shotguns. So used it is for me. I'm fine with used houses, cars and guns.
 
Part of the problem is that there isn't anything much interesting on the new market these days. Sure, you can drop an armload of cash on a new top end gun, but the vast majority of us simply don't have that kind of money to blow on a toy. But what are you going to find today that was built the way a vintage gun was? My mystery un-Sauer is probably better built and by far more ornate than what you can buy new for less than the price of a new truck.

Give me a nice Parker or a Winchester any day of the week. Turkey only appeals to me at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Or in soup. I love turkey soup. Damn...now I want soup. And a Parker.
 
Classic shotguns are the military surplus of today. I recently switched over from collecting military surplus because they are getting too expensive and difficult to find for a very good, unaltered example. FTRed Enfields that someone hobbled together in their basement are being sold for $1k... no thank you. Handguns don't hold their value well and there are too many sub categories in rifles. I still collect .22s, they are always fun, especially the more unusual ones but in terms of value for your money, you can't really beat an older model used shotgun.

Currently I bought and wanting for the delivery of what was advertised as a very good condition Browning Auto5 for $300. With taxes in, I don't think you could even purchase a norinco or one of those Turkish guns for that price. Even brand new, their are not half the gun that an Auto 5 is in terms of build quality, design and material.
 
Three of the last four rifles I bought were used. Nothing new on the market that i like or need to by new except for Winchester's (my weakness).
As for shotguns I'm still using an old wingmaster. But unlike rifles there are alot more shotguns I'd be buying if a lack of money wasn't the case.
 
The only time I buy new is if it's one heck of a deal. The last new shotgun I purchased was a 692 sporting, but it was a sweet deal. The last new truck I purchased was a really good deal from a friend salesman. My last pick up truck and motorcycle purchases both had 14,000 kms on them. Last house purchase was 25 years old. I'll buy slightly used all day long and avoid the big depreciation hit and gst!
 
Buying used is a great choice, if money is tight. I would recommend to anyone to look for a good quality used gun, than deal with the problems of a sub standard gun. When I had a mortgage, to pay and kids at home, money got tight. I saved a long time to buy my first Citori used for 2k, shot it for 6 years and sold it for $1700. I have bought some new guns in past years, but always have a eye open on a good deal. have fun
 
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