I usually use the phrase "Like new" or "lightly used" when selling firearms that have less than...say...about 100 rounds through them. Some folks get rather bent about this, though, and even one round fired means it's used and thus valued anywhere from 20-50% less than purchase price. Or that it's false advertising to say it's "like new." Even had one guy tell me that factory test firing was a myth. Of course, there's folks who would complain if you were selling an MP5 for $200; there's just no pleasing some people.
Anyway, if you buy a new car....that car has been test driven. Even if it comes straight from the factory to you, it's not going to have zero miles. Lowest I've ever gotten was 6 miles. Depending how long it was on the lot, it can easily have 75, 100, or more miles on it. Might even go through several dealerships' hands. You might be the first registered private owner, but it's definitely been "used." Lots of people sat their butts in it, drove it around, whatever. Sells as "New."
Not really a rant, I'm just curious what parameters/wording other folks use when buying/selling barely used firearms. Like new? Used is used? "Gave it some pretty lewd looks, but never touched the trigger?"
Anyway, if you buy a new car....that car has been test driven. Even if it comes straight from the factory to you, it's not going to have zero miles. Lowest I've ever gotten was 6 miles. Depending how long it was on the lot, it can easily have 75, 100, or more miles on it. Might even go through several dealerships' hands. You might be the first registered private owner, but it's definitely been "used." Lots of people sat their butts in it, drove it around, whatever. Sells as "New."
Not really a rant, I'm just curious what parameters/wording other folks use when buying/selling barely used firearms. Like new? Used is used? "Gave it some pretty lewd looks, but never touched the trigger?"
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