I would say the "art of hoss-trad'en" has been pretty well covered. Only one more point to make.

Never, I say NEVER brag about how good a deal you got or gripe about being taken (keep it to yourself). The gun-nut fraternity is a small group & all tales will come back around. If a seller/dealer thinks you are belittleing him behind his back, all bargains will stop.

Jim