SKS D's found for cheaper than in x forum
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dont agree... while im a firm believer in our free market , free market comes at a cost, thats what auction site charges, CGN isnt set up for an auction method therefore its free, whether a site is free or not, there are rules to be followed altho i dont believe any rules was broken in this case but it wasnt intended that way, like northman said its almost like an auction. i think members should be discourage from using this method, since our site is free, members should at least spend a little time in researching what is a fair market before posting on EE.
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My point being, who is going to decide fair market pricing. If I want 2 Gees for my gun, who is to say I'm wrong? If I decide to sell under my asking price, what right have you to say I can't?
Please understand, I do not advocate this behavior, but I don't know how you will be able to control it and still have a free and open marketplace?
Pete
Please understand, I do not advocate this behavior, but I don't know how you will be able to control it and still have a free and open marketplace?
Pete
EE is not an open market, it actually moved away further when we were not allowed to reply "i'll take it". in a real open market (stock market & auction) , ultimately the markets decides at the very end what is a fair market but prior to listing in any market, some research has to be done so you are not under pricing it either so yes, the seller is the one that decides.
do some research, check current listings , close comparison, adjust for differences , none on EE then ask for a price check also check dealers used inventory and if you still feel its worth $2000 then the two "D" that is currently listed at $600 then by all means list it but do some research first.
what im saying is dont use a non-auction site like CGNs to just list at any inflated price and let the free market do its job .... its like realestate or stocks, get some advise before you sell.
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Yeah, very well put!
And also think of the $600 SKS's that have appeared on the forum in the past couple weeks, we thought those were horribly overpriced...but $2000 for an SKS...
i put a request in the exchange for an sks d rifle and got nothing but overblown pricing from those who responded..... 500... 650... ect..... WAY overpriced for USED sks rifles. An sks D in MINT shape is still only worth 300 TOPS (rifle, cleaning kit, 1 mag).
When these rifles were availlable BY THE PALLET, back in the mid 90's, we were buying them for 115.00 each with 1 shorty and a 5/30, cleaning kit and sling. OR you could buy 5 for 99.00 each... this was at LEVER in vancouver.
I find it very hard to understand how folks can double ,triple and in some cases overinflate the price of used rifles ..... there is NO COLLECTOR VALUE for a chinese made semi auto..... siminov original... yes...
It is my firm belief that an sks fixed mag is worth, used 100.00 to 150.. tops... I just purchased an mint condition, sks fixed, dressed in a as new synthetic ramline montecarlo stock, from a canadian dealer for 150.00
a used sks D... yes many guys will get 250.00 to 300 for an unaltered used 'D', I would pay 250.00 just because they are getting hard to find.... BUT the prices some guys are charging indicates they think the rifle has some kind of collector value.... which it certainly does not
suckers are born every minute and anyone who pays in excess of 300 for a sks of chinese manufacture, regardless of mag type, is teetering very close to being one.
no insult intended, just my 2 cents.... for what it's worth
When these rifles were availlable BY THE PALLET, back in the mid 90's, we were buying them for 115.00 each with 1 shorty and a 5/30, cleaning kit and sling. OR you could buy 5 for 99.00 each... this was at LEVER in vancouver.
I find it very hard to understand how folks can double ,triple and in some cases overinflate the price of used rifles ..... there is NO COLLECTOR VALUE for a chinese made semi auto..... siminov original... yes...
It is my firm belief that an sks fixed mag is worth, used 100.00 to 150.. tops... I just purchased an mint condition, sks fixed, dressed in a as new synthetic ramline montecarlo stock, from a canadian dealer for 150.00
a used sks D... yes many guys will get 250.00 to 300 for an unaltered used 'D', I would pay 250.00 just because they are getting hard to find.... BUT the prices some guys are charging indicates they think the rifle has some kind of collector value.... which it certainly does not
suckers are born every minute and anyone who pays in excess of 300 for a sks of chinese manufacture, regardless of mag type, is teetering very close to being one.
no insult intended, just my 2 cents.... for what it's worth
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I'd say a Chinese military issued one made back in the 60's would be.
When I compare my made in 88 one with my made in 66 one, the quality from the one in the 60's is waaay better IMHO.
Milled bolt, good clean welds, blade bayonet, etc etc.
But I agree 110%, the prices are inflated, which is not an uncommon situation for milsurps.
heavyBullet
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Thanks again !! Supply and demand, like anything else. Once a new batch of SKS's arrive, no one will be able to get inflated prices for their Chinese SKS's.( except for the older models like Calum mentioned)
Cheers!!
I have an SKS-D that I paid $240 for, I think I was lucky to find it. I would have happily paid $400 + because I have reasons for wanting one that makes the SKS-D worth that to me. I am no collector BUT as far as I'm aware the D model is not being manufactured anymore, ( hence the often "high" asking price ) they seem like a very good investment to me
I have an SKS-D that I paid $240 for, I think I was lucky to find it. I would have happily paid $400 + because I have reasons for wanting one that makes the SKS-D worth that to me. I am no collector BUT as far as I'm aware the D model is not being manufactured anymore, ( hence the often "high" asking price ) they seem like a very good investment to me
details please, when you paid $240? and where you got it from?
I have an SKS-D that I paid $240 for, I think I was lucky to find it. I would have happily paid $400 + because I have reasons for wanting one that makes the SKS-D worth that to me. I am no collector BUT as far as I'm aware the D model is not being manufactured anymore, ( hence the often "high" asking price ) they seem like a very good investment to me
Exactly my point. If I feel my gun is worth $x, then that is what I list it for. If a buyer sees that value (ie they ain't maken'em anymore) then he pays that price or the price we come to agree upon. Even if the general buying group does not see that value (ie they don't know that they aren't going to make them anymore or whatever we know or speculate on).
You admit you would be happy to pay double the going rate. FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL REASONS. I agree and can't see why anyone would want to regulate your freedom to buy and sell as you choose.
Pete
im sorry pete if i come of sounding like im advocating regulating your freedom to buy and sell as you choose, im not. what im advocating are CGN members to self-regulate ourselves on EE, why ? cos its free and i would to keep it that way so lets not put any more strain onto the system with lots of off market listings.
let me ask you this? would you still list at the lofty price if you have to pay a listing fee on EE (like they do on auction site) ? maybe one week? some members may say , im not gonna waste my money .
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#1bcshooter
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If you don't like the price someone is asking it's very simple .
MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ITEM
MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ITEM
Just Bought myseld a Yugo SKS on the EE with the grenade launcher adapter and sights. Paid 390$ + shipping. I thought the price was a bit high for an SKS but reasonable, especially for the Yugo with the xtras. Im very happy as i've seen them posted from people who wanted more. When i sold my chinese SKS about a year ago, I asked 200$ for it wich included a sling, all the normal accesories and a bunch of ammo. I guess it would be nice to have some kind regulation against ridiculous mark up asking prices. It would protect people who don't know any better. Also it would stop over pricing trends. I don't know, maybe have admins who monitor asking prices and contact people who trying to pull a fast one, or maybe set up some kind of sticky thread that would have a "black book" that would provide accurate value ranges for firearms.
