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I just cant buy used guns.........

204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
edited June 2008 in General Discussion
Went to the flea market today. First time I've been in a while. Guns all over the place. All priced like they were new in box. But most not even close. I looked at a Ruger GP100. Priced at 450 firm. Yes it was firm. Finish looked like it had been gone over with 60 grit sandpaper. Mohawk 10c that had been used and abused for 250. It had all kinds of rust on the barrel and receiver. I never seem to run across these good deals that you hear about. I did'nt see anyone buying. But you never know. Maybe I'm just cheap...
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  • dgacdgac Member Posts: 694 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    no your not cheap people think rust is almost worth as much a gold for some reason

    dgac
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  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    204, I would keep walking like you did. Some good deals out there.
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  • CHEVELLE427CHEVELLE427 Member Posts: 6,750
    edited November -1
    local junk swap market here wont let you sell a gun there
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  • brickmaster1248brickmaster1248 Member Posts: 3,344
    edited November -1
    sounds like the flea markets here in ky. I guess ive been spoiled because my ffl dealer is a close friend of mine and i get everyting i want at cost or what he has in it plus tax. But even still i wouldnt give those prices i see at the flea market
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  • 204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
    edited November -1
    Nicest gun I ran across was a colt anaconda with the long barrel (8 inches I think). They wanted a grand for it. Said he would take 950. But thats no deal.
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  • 204targetman204targetman Member Posts: 3,493
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by brickmaster1248
    sounds like the flea markets here in ky. I guess ive been spoiled because my ffl dealer is a close friend of mine and i get everyting i want at cost or what he has in it plus tax. But even still i wouldnt give those prices i see at the flea market

    Was in KY.
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  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    I used to stop at some flea markets when I was OTR. Also noted that guns were HIGH in that area of the country. But I found some good deals in other area's.
    Even tho it was highly ilegal, there were times that after 2-3 weeks out, having criss crossed the country, I arrived home w/3-4 guns in the truck.
    Bought alot of military relics too. Made some BIG $$ reselling them on eBay.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    They are priced so high at flea markets because they are stolen, and because the seller will sell to anyone with the money.
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  • frankcastle13frankcastle13 Member Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dunno I got my Sig p226 for 350 used with three 15 rnd mags. Still shoots like a dream.
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  • jma2006jma2006 Member Posts: 474 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Went to a auction years ago and the bidding was going higher than if the guns where new. Crazy prices..............
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    sometimes you have to haggle if you see one you really like. But don't start the process unless you have the cash on hand.
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