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Blue book 35 issue worth $37 buck$$$$ ?
Old hickory
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I buy Blue Book about every 5 years and generally have thought it worth the price. Yes, they're too high on some and horribly behind the game on other things. In general, I use it as a guide and then adjust for inflation or "flash" demand for some stuff that suddenly jumps in value. ie Stevens 311 .410's which they continued to value below $2oo when they were going for $500 or Smith revolvers which have taken a huge jump etc. etc. Who will tell me a new B Book is worth $54 now..
and yes, S P Fest you can answer.
and yes, S P Fest you can answer.
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I also buy them every year, early on, and any of the type collectibles that I like that have greatly appreciated in price will get me to searching for one or two keepers.
Lots of dealers I know, use it as a tool. A tool to make money. The majority of the items are kind of lowish valued, and the dealer goes to the lowest grade possible(dependant on condition), then subtracts 30-50% when taking a trade or outright buying, from someone who needs quick money. To a dealer, it is a must have...to the normal Joe...entertainment.
It can also entertain false hopes, by showing a person something in it without seeing the gun first. You give them the low, and the high, then they automatically assume the high, and when you get a hands on of the gun, it is 30-40% at best. The owner says, "but it is old", and you show them what you mean, but they say, "it is old". That kinda deal.
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