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a large number of guns that are all cherished and loved, but are rarely used. Some are only fondled with once a year and not even fired, some sit in the back row for a few years at a time. Heading towards full retirement and could use a new small SUV or mimi van, that would last me for the rest of my days, but could get by with the old vehicle. The question is: would I miss my gals and kick my own hiney severely, if I was to sell most of them, while just keeping the ones that I use regularly? :confused:
 
No. I love firearms, but ultimately they are just a tool. I would unload anything not being used with the exception of firearms with important sentimental value, or guns of such quality or rarity as to be considered heirloom quality, such as an H&H or rare Colt.
 
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If purchasing a new vehicle allows you to enjoy life much more so then the firearms sitting doing nothing (which i suspect is a yes), then I would sell them.

Start with the ones never fired, see how you feel, then work on the ones you rarely fire. Slowly wind down the collection if it continues to feel right :) If not, stop, lock, and load!
 
Here's the thing: We work our entire lives, and during that time we acquire cash and/or assets to survive and maintain a lifestyle throughout our senior years. When our cash on hand gets low, we sell our assets as needed. Whether real estate, vehicles, toys, ect.

Selling some valuable items you no longer use to maintain your quality of life, is not digress. Get the best dollar possible, and enjoy the years you have left in the most comfort and quality possible. You did not work your entire life to give stuff away, or to do without.
 
Being retired is all about shooting guns you havent shot in years.

A lifetime worth of collecting can disappear in a few days, just make sure your comfortable looking at an empty gun cabinet. Newer vehicles are overpriced junk imo. You are better off with an older vehicle and a wall full of "loved and cherished" guns.

Cheers, and congrats on your retirement!:rockOn:
 
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Being retired is all about shooting guns you havent shot in years.

A lifetime worth of collecting can disappear in a few days, just make sure your comfortable looking at an empty gun cabinet. Newer vehicles are overpriced junk imo. You are better off with an older vehicle and a wall full of "loved and cherished" guns.

Cheers, and congrats on your retirement!:rockOn:
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holy smokes! I had the smell of new vehicle interior in both nostrels, it just went away! :p thx
 
I have the Cooey my grandfather had as a boy on the family farm. I rarely shoot it anymore, but I'd still not consider selling it.

Others though, if the right $$$ came along, they'd all disappear.

For me in your case though, I'd have a very hard time consoling myself with the idea of trading a "toy" for a "tool" ... If the scenario was "Should I sell a few to finance a new Argo/4-wheeler to make life easier getting in & out fo the bush?" Then it's a "toy" for "toy" trade and I'd jump at that option. For a car though, I'd probably miss my old friends in their rows.

One other thing you may want to consider that is always in my mind when I look at my collection and think of downsizing ... What do I need to keep to make sure I'd be Grandfathered if there's any changes to the Firearms Act.
 
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I have the Cooey my grandfather had as a boy on the family farm. I rarely shoot it anymore, but I'd still not consider selling it.

Others though, if the right $$$ came along, they'd all disappear.

For me in your case though, I'd have a very hard time consoling myself with the idea of trading a "toy" for a "tool" ... If the scenario was "Should I sell a few to finance a new Argo/4-wheeler to make life easier getting in & out fo the bush?" Then it's a "toy" for "toy" trade and I'd jump at that option. For a car though, I'd probably miss my old friends in their rows.

One other thing you may want to consider that is always in my mind when I look at my collection and think of downsizing ... What do I need to keep to make sure I'd be Grandfathered if there's any changes to the Firearms Act.
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ohhhhh the thoughts! :confused: as ever, now! I had thought about an 8 wheel wide track Argo some time ago, must have slipped my mind! I could get an older Cherokee 4x4 with cold A/C and an automatic trans for me and my 3 dogs for bush trail riding when we're not in the Argo! Yeah, where would an old dude travel anyway, that he would need a new SUV! What was I thinking! I'm in an ideal spot on the edge of three huge forests only mins away. Most of my travels will be in there. You're on to something good here, thx! :D I'm actually feeling good now, with the thought of parting with some of my gals! I owe ya Bro :cheers:
 
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Keep 'em!! Never sell a gun, only increase your gun count. They're paid for and owe you nothing. Besides the day may come down the road where you legitimately need to sell a bunch to pay for something more serious than a grocery getter then you will be in a pickle!:yingyang:
 
Collector guns, Sitting guns, user guns.
Keep them all and buy more!
People collect lots of things, whats the problem with collecting guns that you will never use? I don't see any problem! As long as they make you happy.

Bob
 
The thing is that your firearms never lose value, even if you use them occaisionally, and often gain value.

A vehicle is always a loss, financially, unless you are getting some ultra expensive collector car, which you are not.

In the long run, if you sell your guns to buy a vehicle, you will eventually end up with neither of these items.
 
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ohhhhh the thoughts! :confused: as ever, now! I had thought about an 8 wheel wide track Argo some time ago, must have slipped my mind! I could get an older Cherokee 4x4 with cold A/C and an automatic trans for me and my 3 dogs for bush trail riding when we're not in the Argo! Yeah, where would an old dude travel anyway, that he would need a new SUV! What was I thinking! I'm in an ideal spot on the edge of three huge forests only mins away. Most of my travels will be in there. You're on to something good here, thx! :D

I'm actually feeling good now, with the thought of parting with some of my gals! I owe ya Bro :cheers:
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:cheers: None of us think all that clearly when it comes to parting with our babies :D

A new truck you'd be afraid to take near the bush or over a fence row for fear of scratching it ... OR ... a go anywhere Argo that can take you fishing, hunting, exploring, etc.. year round and give you a better quality of time out with your remaining guns?
 
I have sold a number of very nice (to me) guns in the past 2 years. I have bought others. When they are not being used due to my preference for others in my cabinet, I sell them eventually. It's nice if they have collector value, but I'm not going to wait until they increase in value before selling them. They represent money tied up that is doing nothing for anyone.
I can honestly say that even the ones I had the longest and loved holding (my brno zkw465 .22 hornet comes to mind), I haven't missed them at all. This was a surprise to me. They've gone to better homes where they will be used as the tools they are.

When I go shooting, I have some good ones to choose from that work for me. These are the ones I keep. I don't need to own everything out there. Maybe you're like me, or maybe not.

I suggest you test yourself and sell one of them off. If you regret it later, you may want to keep the others. Maybe you'll be a shooting fiend when you get older and will actually "need" them. If you have no regrets, you can keep converting them into cash and buy something you can actually use.
 
I hunted with an older fellow last year.

I shot a good elk, and when the time came, he pulled out his favorite knife, told me the story of how he got it, how old it was, and how long he had it.

The last part of the story goes like this, "I think I will keep it untill the end"



Sometimes we own things that become a part of us, there is no shame in keeping those items "untill the end".
 
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