I used to know this guy who was a real wheeler dealer. The kind that would go to a gun show with one gun to sell, make a dozen deals while there and leave with one gun. I'm sure y'all know the type.
He had a Rossi 62A he had picked up with the intention to resell. A little honest wear, but still in very good condition. This was several years ago and I believe he started at $150. Well he couldn't find anybody interested in it and over time the price began to drop. Still no takers.
So one day he tells me "Look, I got 60 bucks in this thing. Give me that and you can have it."
Honestly, I didn't have much interest in it. But I figured even if I had to sit on it a while, I could sell it for a nice profit. So I bought it.
Then I made the mistake of taking it to the range. Dadgum that thing is fun to shoot! Quite accurate too. Turns out that they're great little rifles. It now has a permanent spot in my safe.