Remington 870 Wingmaster 410 Inflated Price…Why?

[OkieJoe72]

I came across a classified ad for a Remington 870 vent rib 410 manufactured in 1983, and they are asking $1100. It peaked my interest because I have a vent rib Remington 870 Wingmaster 410 manufactured in 1981 with a fixed modified choke. It was my first shotgun that my dad bought me brand new when I was about 9 or 10 years old. It’s been put away for around 30 years now, but I’ve been holding onto it for sentimental reasons. I figured it was worth maybe $500 so I was shocked to see the price of $1100. I did a quick search for similar guns and the price looked to be in line for other older Remington 410’s. What’s the deal for the higher prices? Why are people paying that kind of money? Would any of you folks on here consider paying that much? The gun is not for sale. I’m just curious about the value.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

In my experience .410 gauge shotguns from name-brand makers always command a premium. Not sure if it's due to limited numbers made or what.

 

[xseler]

I would assume that Remington didn't make near as many .410's as other gauges. That would bring up the supply/demand equation. Maybe.....

 

[OkieJoe72]

Supply/demand was the only thing that I could think of also, but didn’t realize there was a demand to bring that kind of money

 

[Bocephus123]

Everyone thinks there stuff is worth a fortune right now. honest people still give real deals. not inflated market skyjackings!

 

[xseler]

Everyone thinks there stuff is worth a fortune right now. honest people still give real deals. not inflated market skyjackings!

Especially between ourselves!


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[Bocephus123]

Especially between ourselves!


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yep true. i give stuff up too cheap but that is what friends do.

 

[xseler]

yep true. i give stuff up too cheap but that is what friends do.

I'm to the point in my life that I'd rather have the 'feel goods' than the money.


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[OK Corgi Rancher]

yep true. i give stuff up too cheap but that is what friends do.

Really? Because a true 'friend' probably wouldn't expect to pay you less than a fair value for your item. Whatever it is. That friendship thing works both ways.

 

[OkieJoe72]

I have absolutely no intention of selling the gun. It means more to me than any dollar amount. Was just being curious about the inflated value. It’s crazy what people are paying for some guns right now.