The details:
I recently had a hankerin to play with a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. I posted in the EE looking for one and in no time had a PM saying that there was one on Firearmscanada for $450. I went over and had a look and it sparked my interest. I came back to CGN to find a PM from Tangroup saying he had one for $425. I asked it was the same rifle I just looked at and he said it was.
I asked if there was anything wrong with the rifle, or things that I should know about. His response was:
No issues with this. She is a pleasure to handle and shoot.
I figured the price was a bit high, but if there was nothing wrong with it like Tangroup said, I would be happy with it. I sent the money and he sent the firearm, all very quick.
Later that night I made this thread with the four pics I recieved from Tangroup. Then Agilent one chimed in saying it was his recently sold rifle, so I proceeded to ask him some questions by PM. This is where I find out the rest of the story.
Agilent ones for sale post from one month ago:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131754
The rifle sold for $215 with the buyer being aware of all the small problems it had, and eight pictures were sent his way as well showing the problems in detail. $215 is a fair asking price for a rifle with a few issues as long as the buyer is aware of them.
Very soon after that sale the gun went back up for sale for $450 on FAC untill I came along three weeks later.
Now there is no way I ever would have paid the price I did if I would have known the problems it had. The most I would have offered is $300, probably not even that much.
So with the details I now had I sent a polite email to Tangroup asking him why he never told me of these issues. I told him that they were a concern to me and I never would have paid his asking price had I known. I also asked why he only sent me the four good pictures and not the other four showing the problems.
His response was this:
Dave,
I am sorry you dont like the Marlin. I did take this to the Oshawa range
and just fired it a few times to make it worked. I didnt even know there is
a crack in the stock. The previous owner didnt make me aware of this, and I
apologize. As soon as any gun arrives, I store right in the safe. Where is
the crack? As far as "double the price" I believe I paid $400 + or - on
this. I honestly looked for the price I paid, and believe it is that
figure. The postage to send to you cost $24.75. I just recovered the money
I spent. As far as the deal we made, I accomodated you as much as possible.
It is a second hand gun, and with all second hand guns I purchase there are
things that obviously show wear and modifications. No I did not modify
this, and got this the way it is now. When I purchase guns and expect a
brand new condition, I expect to pay brand new prices.
Please try shooting the gun and see how you like it. If it is anyone that
deceived, it is the seller that sold me the gun as he did not mention there
was a crack as you say.
If anyone would like me to explain further I can.
Thank you so much to Agilent one for being very honest with me and sending me all of the origional for sale posts and PM's. You sir are a true CGN
