Sporterizing; NO return on investment

[philthygeezer]

As for value, nothing is worth retail after its been sold. Used guns are USED and worth less than retail.

Tdc

Not when old better models get replaced with inferior, cheapened newer models. I think Ruger 10/22 and Marlin levers are cases in point. Some fantastic things just aren't made anymore: eg. Winchester 52, 61 and 9422. I'd rather pay top dollar for a great used rifle than retail for a new POS after the manufacturer cut corners.