SKS Insane prices
- Thread starter powerbaitron
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- Location
- West Central Alberta
Just bought a 1954 Russian for $300 but that was only because the seller was hard up for fast cash.
btw.... did Cabelas stop selling SKS's? Haven't seen them listed on the website for awhile.
btw.... did Cabelas stop selling SKS's? Haven't seen them listed on the website for awhile.
The days of a 600 dollar chinese non matching gun are also not yet here...
I agree with a laissez-faire approach to the economy as well. But with that there is also the expectation that when a price is way out of line that people can and do scrutinize it.
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
Seems like the market has gone crazy, there are tons of cheap guns to be had and even more crazy priced guns on here these days.
Right when COVID started, I bought one from another fellow here. At first glance I felt the asking price was high, but the rifle was in such good shape, with a beautiful stock, that in the end, I felt I should have paid even more.
And it shoots pretty well - 1-1.5" groups at 50 yards with peep sights.
But I laugh when I see them being sold in aftermarket stocks for $500+. Or more. In a while though, maybe that WILL be fair market value.
Cheers,
Neil
And it shoots pretty well - 1-1.5" groups at 50 yards with peep sights.
But I laugh when I see them being sold in aftermarket stocks for $500+. Or more. In a while though, maybe that WILL be fair market value.
Cheers,
Neil
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I don't know why anyone would pay what they would cost to make one for today. But for $300 or so for a nice example, still a cool deal for me.
Wouldn't go higher.
As has been said, what with the bans etc, values on all semi autos have jumped. There's also the feeling that we will eventually run out of imports. Should be on the "buy right now for a sane price while you can if you don't have one yet" list.
Wouldn't go higher.
As has been said, what with the bans etc, values on all semi autos have jumped. There's also the feeling that we will eventually run out of imports. Should be on the "buy right now for a sane price while you can if you don't have one yet" list.
Most of what I have seen are SKS which have been modified with useless stocks and other stuff. Some people are claiming they have over $1K in them, lol. Yes prices did come up quite a bit, wonder what the prices will be once the dealers run out of surplus.
