Guns lose value

[Drm50]

I just set on my sack full of blue P&R, S&Ws and my pre 64 Wins
and other older classics and grin. Maybe plastic pistol collectors
will be jumping out windows like back in 1929. I see nothing wrong with them, for CCW purposes according to your needs. They are a Weapon made for anti personnel use. They have no
class or character and most importantly, resale value. Their
value lies in function as a weapon. Same thing is going to take
place with ARs. and other guns manufactured by similar methods
If you are buying them for investment purposes you need to
switch to Beanie Babies.

 

[Mike0251]

Adding to my statement about never owning a polymer gun. That's just me, I like the look and feel of cold hard steel. In no way do I put the polymer ones down, they function great, and do what they are supposed to do. And I shoot all of my guns. The only one I never shot was a Norinco Mak-90 I bought new in 1983 for $185.00. Had an SKS paratrooper beater so the Mak just sat quietly in back of the gun safe. I sold it last year for $1400 in less than 24 hours. The new owner has yet to shoot it...LOL.
It's a great country we live in, specifically the USA! We have access to some of the finest weapons ever created both old and new. You like your polymers...good for you and I am happy you do. I like my N frames and 1911's. We are bothers in arms...always.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I've given thought to getting an M&P or Shield.

I tried Glocks back in the 90s a 19 and 2 26s...... over about 3-4 years.... could not bond with the guns.

Got a .22 M&P Compact for the wife.... she loves it ......I liked it and it feels good in the hand. Then came across a "used"/never fired, one about a month ago.... grabbed it cheap.

But in the past 3 months I stumbled across an anib 6906 and a still in the box 6904..... so why buy plastic?????

 

[gman51]

I imagine 20 years from now the gun you buy today will be possibly worth 2 times what you paid for it today.
Considering cars yes they depreciate really bad for years but then some later on are worth over 10 times their original price. Oh how I wish I could buy a 1970 Z-28 for $3000 today.
Look at the increase in price of guns since even 2000. Yeah I wish I could have bought my Python for $400. I have several guns that right now I could sell for double what I paid for them back in the 90's.

 

[ladder13]

Walther joins in




Walther Arms - Rebate 100 - Walther Arms

 

[ladder13]

Guns are like gold and silver as investments ....
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I remember when silver was $50 an ounce, what's it today?

 

[Birdgun]

I don't mean to make anybody feel bad, but I bought my first plastic gun; a S&W Shield in 9mm for $315 and I am now waiting for the $75 rebate to arrive. Shot about 100 rounds through the Shield today and it functioned flawlessly. Going to have to move the front sight as the pistol shoots about 3 inches to the left at 7 yards.

I'm sorry that others feel robbed having bought before the drop in prices. I'd feel robbed also.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[Ray1970]

I bought a very nice rifle back in 1993 for $1,100. Some legislation was passed in 1994 and people went nuts. I sold that rifle a year after I bought it for $3,500.

 

[ladder13]

I started retiring at age 18 when I first found out about a 401k, then later on about a 457B.

Guns were never part of my retirement plan and somehow I managed to get there.

 

[rockquarry]

I've purchased a few guns over the years, but never with investing as a primary reason. I suppose it's possible to do such a thing and perhaps do it successfully, but actual investing is a very secondary consideration for many, if it's a consideration at all. There are better and safer ways for most of us to invest.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Well; with a few exceptions* I've never bought guns as "investments".... but most of the guns I have bought have "held their value" better than Boats,cameras, sports gear.... and most cars.


* Regestered Magnum, Pre-39 anib, 3"66....... all found at dirt cheap prices!

 

[TTSH]

There are better and safer ways for most of us to invest.

Well; with a few exceptions* I've never bought guns as "investments".... but most of the guns I have bought have "held their value" better than Boats,cameras, sports gear.... and most cars.

I'd rather have a piece of paper paying me a whopping 1.25% (before the taxman takes his share).


Just kidding!

 

[jtcarm]

According to the background check numbers, gun sales aren't down nearly as much as the press would have you believe... but maybe it's a case where even a small change in demand hurts gun manufacturers a whole lot. Or to your point, maybe they were geared up for a different election result which would have exploded demand and that's the real issue.

All it takes is investors to think sales might slip to send stock prices spiraling.

Before long heads will be rolling. So execs have to keep product rolling.

 

[Well Armed]

All it takes is investors to think sales might slip to send stock prices spiraling.

Before long heads will be rolling. So execs have to keep product rolling.

Thread is over a year old.

 

[Chubbo]

The Plastic Age

I'm all for good deals! Although I actually love the fact that glock does not offer any crazy low deal to sell a new glock 19 for 350. This keeps the value of the gun on resale relatively high. S&W? 239 for a shield, really? I think that's about the price of a Keltec P11! Considering I paid a little over 400 for mine really tears me up. Not that it's a collector piece or anything but it really makes me think twice about buying another S&W! Just set a fair price and stick with it! Obviously over priced when I bought it. Just makes me feel a little sketchy on the price of all your guns. You just devalued your own product!

Yehahya;

I can relate to your concern about your plastic gun's, value's, and their actual decrease in value. I have made it a point not to acquire any plastic guns. Even so, It's come to my attention , that even the value of the plastic sacks that the Kroger Grocery store packs my groceries in, have dropped drastically in value, almost off of the charts, as to value. It just seems to be a sign of the "Plastic age" times. My 2¢ opinion, and suggestion on this matter is, don't hold your breath while waiting for this situation to get better, as it'll probably, get even worse.

 

[jtcarm]

Thread is over a year old.

Wonder how I stumbled across it.

My bad.

 

[wnderr]

My point of view---- ONLY

If one is satisfied with the price paid, when you bought it - you got a good deal when you bought it.

Forget about what price changes occur afterwards, or on the used gun market.

I prefer to buy new, and I shop around when I am in the market - I always end up satisfied!

My point of view!

 

[noro]

Look at the Model 29 craziness in the 70's. A lot of folks (like me) paid double the MSRP just to say that they had "the most powerful handgun in the world" Simple supply and demand.

 

[gman51]

When the Furbee doll came out people were standing in line and paying $300 or higher for them. A year later I bought one for the grandchild for $20. Supply and demand.

Look at ammo prices now compared to 3 years ago under the greatest gun salesman ever. Look at availability of guns back then compared to now. 3 Years ago many gun makers had a 6 month back log and weren't even taking anymore new orders. Now like was said above the gun and ammo makers have to dump product at low prices or possibly go out of business. I have heard most all the new comer ammo makers from 3-5 years ago are now out of business.

If Hillary had been elected you probably couldn't find a gun or ammo available to buy for less than retail prices plus some. Times change and if companies don't adjust the they go out of business.

Walmart ammo shelves are now totally stocked up even with 22lr bricks.

This is all subject to change at any moment due to these uncertain times.

 

[Mongo1958]

I imagine that all the manufacturers had prep'ed for a Hilary/Dem. win.... and a panic!


I hear gun sales are down......

Lots of stock to move....... and there's no TJ Max for guns!!

That there is funny. I don't care who you are.