greencobra
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for sale, gen 2 glock 19 w/1 ten round mag = i can sell the 2 pre-ban hi caps it came with separately for more money than i can get for the pistol it self.
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i think the video says it all....anyone want to take a crack at describing the WTS ad for Nikita Khrushchev's shotgun?
Adding up the price of all the do dads you put on the item doesn't add much value to said item. I had a complete motor rebuild on my bike in which for the cost, I could have bought another used bike. In the end, it's still a 40 year old bike and I would be crazy to think that someone else would buy it for what I have into it. If you have the mindset thinking that you will get it back, you're a pretty big frickin idiot.
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Or custom gunsmithing that actually reduces value.With used guns its far worse because a lot of the add on shit, much of it is useless and stuff that almost nobody wants.
as been mentioned several times, my favorite is the custom glock stippling. jeezus i hate that crap. looks horrible, feels horrible and i've only seen one professional job that was decent. i see that in an ad and i click it good bye.
When I saw the title of this post I thought it might be about language translators doing sensitive work for the government. LOL "classified translator"
Or custom gunsmithing that actually reduces value.
A friend has a Colt pre-ban sporter. She had an excellent, but not nationally renowned, gunsmith machine the top flat and set it up for scope mounting. Despite the absolutely flawless execution, this cutting of the upper has basically destroyed any collector value for the gun. She thinks it is worth a premium because of this mod. I respectfully disagree.
Classifieds must be slow. Don't see "Goose Rules" disclaimer that much anymore.
- "Pre-Healey" rifles = MSRP+$600
- "Anderson Lower" = $40 vs "Pre-Healey" Anderson Lower = $400
- "Used" Glock Mags = $15 vs "Pre-ban" Glock Mags = $150
I would dispute the "safe queen" comment because if someone has 40+ guns, there isn't the time or always enough money to shoot them all. I still have NIB guns in my safes.
The ones that kill me are the ads that list used guns for more than I can buy it for new. Do a little homework.
please put this custom glock package up in the classifieds for $800.I bought a G26 gen4 with a mildly screwed up home brew stippling, 3 mags and a tlr6 light/laser yesterday. $250 with an IWB and OWB holster.
Or custom gunsmithing that actually reduces value.
A friend has a Colt pre-ban sporter. She had an excellent, but not nationally renowned, gunsmith machine the top flat and set it up for scope mounting. Despite the absolutely flawless execution, this cutting of the upper has basically destroyed any collector value for the gun. She thinks it is worth a premium because of this mod. I respectfully disagree.
I recall an episode of Pawn Stars and some guy was trying to sell Rick a custom trike. It had everything on it. I'm sure it had a Hemi in it b/c there was so much crap on it. It was super crazy.
The guy had something like $50K into it.
"I'll give you $8K."
"The chrome alone is worth double that!"
for sale, gen 2 glock 19 w/1 ten round mag = i can sell the 2 pre-ban hi caps it came with separately for more money than i can get for the pistol it self.
Or custom gunsmithing that actually reduces value.
A friend has a Colt pre-ban sporter. She had an excellent, but not nationally renowned, gunsmith machine the top flat and set it up for scope mounting. Despite the absolutely flawless execution, this cutting of the upper has basically destroyed any collector value for the gun. She thinks it is worth a premium because of this mod. I respectfully disagree.
I recall an episode of Pawn Stars and some guy was trying to sell Rick a custom trike. It had everything on it. I'm sure it had a Hemi in it b/c there was so much crap on it. It was super crazy.
The guy had something like $50K into it.
"I'll give you $8K."
"The chrome alone is worth double that!"
"And find the guy that wants it."
Custom bikes, custom cars, custom guns - you NEVER get your money back. Don't believe that you do. Guys that are convinced their $2,500 custom gun is worth $2,500. Besides the fact of. . . . WHY DID YOU BUY A CUSTOM GUN THAT YOU DON'T USE FOR $2,500????
This...big time. Check Grabagun, Puds or Gunbroker before you list a price.
Nobody is going to buy your used stuff for the price they can pay for a new one. Even with that custom trigger job or stippling you put on. Nobody.
Usually I list 100 dollars less than Grabagun and sell quickly, could I make 20 dollars more, sure, but I will also be bumping it 17 friggin time or dealing with tire kickers. F that, my time is worth more. Get it sold.