I just reviewed the upcoming auction at Rock Island. I searched for specific S&Ws and came up with just the one's I have been looking for. Problem is that I would have to buy 3 to 5 guns I do not want, because RI bundles guns together as one item at their auctions. They have dozens of these bundles and I am wondering what others think about this tactic. I know they have been doing this for some time, but they seem not to care about the collector who does not have a ton of money to drop on these 5 gun packages. If you do not have over a grand to drop at their auction, you might as well stay home, they do not want you there.

The other issue is that I would not want to sell my guns in bundles, since I think it lowers the per piece price that people are willing to pay. Just bugs me that I can not buy the single gun I want, because I do not want the rest of the bundle, or won't pay the money needed to buy stuff I do not want.

The search goes on to fill the holes in my collection. I think I can make room for a few more in the safe if I start stacking them.