Frank46
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"Spare Money" I like that. Haven't had spare money in a long time. But to be honest had to buy a new tractor cause my crappy JD took a dump. And I totally lost faith in the dealer. All he sees is $$$$$. Frank
Prices falling . . .
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Boogsawaste
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Excellent! Completely makes sense (within reason), because once they're gone, they're gone. As long as one hangs onto them and keeps them in good shape I believe value is only going to increase as time goes on.
If I buy a Glock 27 for $200 and trade it for a Smith & Wesson 586 that someone wants $450 for, then (at least the way I see it) I got the 586 for $200. No money changed hands. I got the gun I wanted for what I had in the other one. What it's worth has nothing to do with it, in this scenario. The difference (to me, at least) is that the Glock is a commodity to be traded, and the Smith is something that I want.
bigtubby
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Prices ain't falling around here a guy is asking $700.00 for a nice model 15 no box,docs or extras. Well at least asking prices aren't falling.
Sgt 127
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Based on current gold prices (spot), I'll give you $350 worth of gold for your M27.
Yeah, I know I'm a smartazz sometimes but doesn't hurt to ask. If nothing more than for a chuckle.
Yeah...Not so much. Nice try though!
This past weekend it seemed that every one wanted to trade! The problem is no one had anything that I wanted. Trading for a gun that I can only flip (hopefully) does not make sense to me, or for me. These traders all want to come out on top, of course, and don't care what gun the end up with as long as they can move up. I, on the other hand, only want what I want and stay away from the flipping aspect. There was a time I was only interested in having a different gun, but no longer.
WILL TRADE FOR CASH
To the original post, I also think you got a decent deal on the gun.
WILL TRADE FOR CASH
To the original post, I also think you got a decent deal on the gun.
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hotrod150
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I go to a couple three gun shows a year. Haven't sen any good S&W deals at any of them in a long time. I do occasionally fnd a good deal on the local onlibe venues. In the past year, I've bought two different 442-2's and ended up with about $300 in each of them. I like Chief Specials and have five of them of various models, plus the 442, so unless I find something I "just have to have", I don't buy unless I can get a good deal. A nice half-moon front sight Terrier, Baby Chief, or M&P snubby might be the exception to that rule.
I bought a 637 earlier this year for $200, and sold it for $350. It was from 2012 in the original box with everything, but it wasn't new. You can get one new for $390. I was amazed - and happy - because that thing kicked like a mule.
05CarbonDRZ
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A big +1 to this,For trade only makes no sense to me.If I buy the gun from you for fair market price then you can "trade" my cash for whatever gun you want.It's a win win for both parties.Especially people looking to trade a very rare gun for another rare gun,What are the chances that it will work out? Maybe 1-2%
shil
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A sighting of a Model 58 occurred last week! Visibly used. $850.00. Had it been better cosmetically, I may have parted with that kind of money.
coyote6974
Member
Had a coworker walk in my office and lay a 4" 19-3 on my desk this morning. At first blush it looked to be 95+%. Factory football Goncalas, no box or tools. Timing and lockup was perfect. I was totally let down when I saw the holster rash on one side of the cylinder. About 1/8th inch wide the complete length of the cylinder was pitted. No doubt it had been left in the holster that accompanied the gun. Sickening, there was not a scratch, or worn bluing anywhere else on the gun. I bought what should have been a $700.00 revolver for $300. I knew another friend was looking for a P&R'd 19 shooter, so he got it. It will serve him well.
Terminatorret
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"Prices falling" ? I doubt it, but there are still bargains to be found if you're either "lucky" (right place, right time) or diligent in your search. I personally bought a 1971 Model 36 for $200 about 6 weeks ago from a fella' who dropped the price because the hammer was chipped. I already had a perfect Model 36 and was contemplating (just couldn't bring myself to do it!) bobbing the hammer for pocket carry. Lucky me. #1 remains original, #2 got bobbed!
Patience, patience...great deals are out there...but, IMHO, I don't think prices are dropping.
Patience, patience...great deals are out there...but, IMHO, I don't think prices are dropping.
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Cardboard_killer
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Hmm, this thread kinda went off the hook since I last checked in. Anyway, Still working on the gun. I'm afraid I lost the double action sear spring to the carpet, so had to order one.
Anyway, here are some pictures of the grips before and after. I still have to polish them once they are fully cured. I should have sealed the grain better, and I neglected doing some fixes as I didn't want to spend too much time on them.
Anyway, here are some pictures of the grips before and after. I still have to polish them once they are fully cured. I should have sealed the grain better, and I neglected doing some fixes as I didn't want to spend too much time on them.
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model70hunter
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One was listed in the local paper, Nickel, $450.00. I called and he said the 1st caller bought it.
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Cardboard_killer
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Here's the gun is after I finished with it. I did the following:
I've been to the range a couple of times, and she's as accurate as I am. I'd trust her to shoot a zombie in the head.
- Detail Strip, ultrasonic clean, and relubed
- Polish rebound slide and frame where slide rests
- Replaced mainspring with Wolff duty mainspring and rebound spring with Wolff 13# spring
- Refinished grips with Tru-Oil
- Polished frame and cylinder with Flitz, finished with coat of wax.
I've been to the range a couple of times, and she's as accurate as I am. I'd trust her to shoot a zombie in the head.
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I would say your $280 and tlc was well spent
05CarbonDRZ
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One was listed in the local paper, Nickel, $450.00. I called and he said the 1st caller bought it.
OUCH,Of course the first caller bought it....It was HALF price!
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