Crazy price of used guns
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My brain still thinks I’m 18 it’s the rest of me that’s not so obliging! Are you from my generation black dog?
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I’m in imperial, I do like Benji’s and have several of them. But not wanting another .25. You post it and put a decent price on it , it will probably sell quick. By then I might change my mind, ha. You might want to look into a Prod. Pistol Marauder. And put a stock on it. Light, should be easy to hand pump and whisper quiet. I get 3 mags per fill out of mine. There is also the 3622 single shot pcp, or if really wanting a pumper then a 362.
You can find them all here. https://www.airgunrevisions.com/?s=362 .
And Prod with stock https://www.airgunrevisions.com/product/benjamin-marauder-pistol/
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68 and until I fully retired 2 years ago felt relatively young, healthy and tough. It was time to go but not for my mind.
Yes hobbies like this one are used to take up some brain space but….. ahh there’s always that but
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I got on here to sell a pcp airgun. But I’m not going lie I’m actually getting a kick out of it. Once I get a smaller pump I’ll probably stay on ! There a lot of good info on here.
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I use a sliding scale. Got a like new model unmodified that is no longer the latest generation? 50% of list seems reasonable. Is it the latest generation NIB and not in stock at the retailers right now - maybe 80-100% of list.
Got a high end gun that involves long lead times or is NLA? 80% maybe more. Have targets or good competition results with it? Fresh from a reputable tuner? Those can add some value too.
If you’re accuracy focused like me, you’ll probably agree with the idea to never sell your most accurate rifle. So when I see nice guns for sale used I always measure the possibility that it’s moving along because it’s below average accuracy. I’m not saying that used guns are less accurate- not exactly - but I think it certainly isn’t helpful unless the seller is proving it to be an accurate copy.
Got a highly modified project gun that is kind of unique? Unless buyers are looking for that particular outcome I’d bet 50% of list and zero adder for the work that went into it.
I try to think like a buyer. What are the risks and guarantees here? If I spend more and buy new with warranty what would that look like? Then I price with that and my urgency to close a sale.
Got a high end gun that involves long lead times or is NLA? 80% maybe more. Have targets or good competition results with it? Fresh from a reputable tuner? Those can add some value too.
If you’re accuracy focused like me, you’ll probably agree with the idea to never sell your most accurate rifle. So when I see nice guns for sale used I always measure the possibility that it’s moving along because it’s below average accuracy. I’m not saying that used guns are less accurate- not exactly - but I think it certainly isn’t helpful unless the seller is proving it to be an accurate copy.
Got a highly modified project gun that is kind of unique? Unless buyers are looking for that particular outcome I’d bet 50% of list and zero adder for the work that went into it.
I try to think like a buyer. What are the risks and guarantees here? If I spend more and buy new with warranty what would that look like? Then I price with that and my urgency to close a sale.
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If that was the case no one would buy used airguns. Have bought a ton of used guns and never had a inaccurate one. There is no guarantee when buying anything used.
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If it’s new in an unopened box, it’s new. No warranty, but new.
It’s another story if it’s been opened and played with.
Still, I tend to post with a buffer built-in because I know that I like to haggle
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Another thing I would like to touch on , and we should all practice this.
Don't buy the used guns that don't have a well thought out ad. Seller wants to just post a picture and a price ? Screw that, find someone who is detailed in their for sale ad. Someone who clearly takes passion in the product they are selling, that means they also probably took passion in caring for it. The more informative , the better.
Don't buy the used guns that don't have a well thought out ad. Seller wants to just post a picture and a price ? Screw that, find someone who is detailed in their for sale ad. Someone who clearly takes passion in the product they are selling, that means they also probably took passion in caring for it. The more informative , the better.
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All available storage is full and you just bought another.Y'all sell your guns? Interesting concept. Never thought of doing that.
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Mine are all in locking cabinets.So, every corner, shelf, rack, safe, closet has a rifle in it?
Only one gun allowed out at a time.
Just added one that literally fits under a shelf by 1/4 of an inch.
Fits so perfect another arrives tomorrow.
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