How often do you pay too much for a gun?

FullAuto · Aug 30, 2015

Ever get excited seeing a gun you don't need but because you don't see it often, make an offer without actually researching the value? I'm leaving in about 30 minutes to drive a little over an hour one way to pick up a gun I don't need, have no use for, and am possibly paying too much for. :smash:

A fool and his money and all that...

HMCS(FMF)Ret. · Aug 30, 2015

Yeah. I usually research something way too long, until I get all worked up. Then I buy. I know I don't need it. Usually a top of the line grail gun. Then I shoot it a couple times, baby the hell out of it.....and finally when I'm done admiring it, I sell it. Done that more times than I can count. I figure even if I lose a little money, I get to shoot something very cool. Life is short though...why not have fun.

Eagle Eye · Aug 30, 2015

It's just money...

Commander Keen · Aug 30, 2015

HMCS(FMF)Ret. said:
Yeah. I usually research something way too long, until I get all worked up. Then I buy. I know I don't need it. Usually a top of the line grail gun. Then I shoot it a couple times, baby the hell out of it.....and finally when I'm done admiring it, I sell it. Done that more times than I can count. I figure even if I lose a little money, I get to shoot something very cool. Life is short though...why not have fun.

If you ever pick up gen 3, OD green GLOCK 21 send me a message when you're ready to sell it! [emoji2]

n423 · Aug 30, 2015

I always research value of a gun.

But, my BIL was selling an SW M&P and I bought it w/o researching the value. I got screwed. This was the only/last time.

Gideon · Aug 30, 2015

It depends on who I'm buying from. I tend to pay more than I should for stuff I get from you guys in the OSA Marketplace.

Cedar Creek · Aug 30, 2015

Sure! If it makes you happy, you will be happy. If you're buying it from me - we're both happy!!!

I have a really nice 1950 vintage 721 Remington rifle in .30-06 with a Weaver K-4 scope that I drove about 75 miles to buy a few years ago for $500. Happy, Happy, Happy!!!

Cedar Creek

Fyrtwuck · Aug 30, 2015

I think they call that an "impulse buy".

promiseofwar · Aug 30, 2015

Sounds like someone needs a super nice Noveske.

HMCS(FMF)Ret. · Aug 30, 2015

Commander Keen said:
If you ever pick up gen 3, OD green GLOCK 21 send me a message when you're ready to sell it! [emoji2]

Funny you say that. The biggest loss I've ever had on a gun was a Glock 21SF. Was the biggest POS I've ever shot. After having it "fixed" twice I sold it to a pawn shop just to get rid of it. Granted that gun was a total fluke, but I haven't shot another Glock since. Now, if you're looking for a Sig 320, I might have a gun for you.

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