Exactly. Once I see something like this I won’t buy it even if they drop the price way down, big turn off for me.
Like the Vietnam era issued bi-pod for 125.00 that still sells online every day for 25.00.
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Exactly. Once I see something like this I won’t buy it even if they drop the price way down, big turn off for me.
Like the Vietnam era issued bi-pod for 125.00 that still sells online every day for 25.00.
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That’s funny and disgusting at the same time
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This reminds me of a guy I know who priced his house to include all the property taxes he paid for the last 20 years. I asked him why, and he screamed: "I'LL BE DAMNED IF I'LL TAKE THAT KIND OF LOSS" !!! I wished him good luck.
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Shoulda included the utilities as well. LOL And all the paint he bought. Add that to the bill.
I know a guy like that. He sits around and thinks and then comes up with some convoluted logic that always benefits him. He's actually better now - he got a real job a year or two ago and sees how reality works.
I know a guy like that. He sits around and thinks and then comes up with some convoluted logic that always benefits him. He's actually better now - he got a real job a year or two ago and sees how reality works.
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Nice find, but just should point out it sold for $55 with shipping, and it was an auction, so the seller probably didn't know what it would sell for.
He also relisted the item that sold, with the same pictures, meaning either the buyer backed out, or he's selling multiple ones with the same picture (misleading).
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hey, anyone who missed all those Walther PPS M2s when they had the $100 rebate and were going for $400, here's your chance, a used one for $650, lol.
WTS Walther PPS M2 LE
WTS Walther PPS M2 LE
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They don't. Or they think their used shxt is worth more for some reason....or are just faking it. They tell their wife they are "trying" to sell, but man...suprisingly getting no offers.
Before I sell a gun I go on FS guns, Gunbroker and Grabagun and get an average. Then subtract 100 if it has no extras....like night sights or extra mags.
Usually people are willing to buy at that price rather quickly.
I've had good luck with the few purchases and sales I've made through the classifieds. For the most part, people seem squared away, speak in full sentences, aren't looking to beat me up on prices, show up when they say they will, and are knowledgeable about the rules we have to follow. It's a lot better than most of what I've dealt with on craigslist. When I price stuff, I usually go on Gunbroker and look at completed sales, Kittery's site, and Four Seasons, to get an idea what stuff is going for, and use that as my guide. That seems to work out alright. When selling items that aren't subject to regulation, accessories, optics, reloading equipment, stuff like that where I don't need to personally verify the license status of the buyer, eBay auctions with good photos and descriptions timed to end on Sunday evenings get me what I consider fair sales prices.
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WTB handgun posted in WTS/WTT handgun. Wants to buy gun that is off list for under dealer cost. Under 100 posts. That pretty much sums up what has happened to the classified ads. At least Derek is making $21 a pop...
'Cash buyer' though!!! They call the shots! Much more preferred than your typical 'wampum buyer' around these parts.
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This is the best thread NES has seen in a while.
Deals do exist in classifieds but 80% is clowns looking to take advantage or just stupid.
The guns I bought on NES never made it to classifieds. People PMed me with fair prices, good communications, reasonable requests and made it happen. As with almost everything in life majority of people are stupid as hell. But the few good ones make it worth it.
Even people overpaying for ARs are cracking me up. When there are SOOO many workarounds the system. But putting up regular guns available everywhere for above high retail pricing just screams piece of shit.
Deals do exist in classifieds but 80% is clowns looking to take advantage or just stupid.
The guns I bought on NES never made it to classifieds. People PMed me with fair prices, good communications, reasonable requests and made it happen. As with almost everything in life majority of people are stupid as hell. But the few good ones make it worth it.
Even people overpaying for ARs are cracking me up. When there are SOOO many workarounds the system. But putting up regular guns available everywhere for above high retail pricing just screams piece of shit.
Bumping should automatically roll a percentage off the price. Every time you want to refresh to the front of the list, it costs you. At the very least it would get rid of the expired, exhausted, hopeless bullshit.
Springfield XD, posted in 2016 $850 "NEED TO SELL" Price reduced to $849!! <-Good luck.
Springfield XD, posted in 2016 $850 "NEED TO SELL" Price reduced to $849!! <-Good luck.
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I was thinking, "Nah. The Classifieds are working fine." Then I see a guy selling a pair of Vaqueros for cheap money. WTF,O????
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I don't think sellers look at the market to see what the same firearms are going for elsewhere...
