I can't afford....
... to buy very many 'pristine' guns. I wouldn't want to buy a gun with 'damaged finish', but by buying guns with some slight cosmetic issues I keep myself in stock. And I only offer what I think a gun is worth. They can ask whatever they want to. I've wanted a single action semi pistol for a long time because of my wife and son, I kept DAs. I didn't want to have pistols with different actions because, not being as familiar with them as I am, might confuse them. I finally got a 5903 my last purchase. It had some small dings around the takedown pin and a scratch on the handle, but I offered a good price and it was accepted. So I'm happy as a clam.
... to buy very many 'pristine' guns. I wouldn't want to buy a gun with 'damaged finish', but by buying guns with some slight cosmetic issues I keep myself in stock. And I only offer what I think a gun is worth. They can ask whatever they want to. I've wanted a single action semi pistol for a long time because of my wife and son, I kept DAs. I didn't want to have pistols with different actions because, not being as familiar with them as I am, might confuse them. I finally got a 5903 my last purchase. It had some small dings around the takedown pin and a scratch on the handle, but I offered a good price and it was accepted. So I'm happy as a clam.