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Why did Gunbroker get rid of the NRA rating system
bang
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I wish they still had the rating system in place. Why did they get rid of it?
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quote:Originally posted by admin
The antique standards don't fit with modern guns and the modern standards don't fit with antique guns. They both make no sense at all for accessories and other items. At some point it will make a comeback in a better, category specific format.
My best guess was wrong.
The antique standards don't fit with modern guns and the modern standards don't fit with antique guns. They both make no sense at all for accessories and other items. At some point it will make a comeback in a better, category specific format.
I'd glad to hear that. I liked that feature. Nowadays it seems like many sellers don't rate their used firearms as a CYA tactic and it makes buyers like me uncomfortable. When I put a firearm up for auction I always try to give it an NRA rating.
quote:My best guess would be that too many unscrupulous individuals were misrepresenting their wares.
Seems like it's easier to do now since they don't have to represent them at all.
the average person sees NRA GOOD CONDITION and does not realize what the actual level of condition is...
they think GOOD means "good", and they dont realize that includes visible wear on surfaces, safe working condition, not all original (there may be replacement parts), possibly altered, and that there may be pitting and corrosion as long as they do not interfere with proper functioning...
buyers / bidders also did not understand that ANTIQUE arms were classified using the same terms, but different meanings for those items...
they think that GOOD means "good", and dont understand that on an ANTIQUE gun that includes minor replacement parts, smoothly rusted or lightly pitted parts, cleaned or refinished, wood refinished or replaced, repaired wood cracks, etc...
most people using an auction service like GB (the average guy) do not understand the rating system, and have never read the definitions...
there was a lot of dispute over this issue...
some sellers may have taken advantage of this confusion...
i am a fan of the rating system, and its use...
i think that a link you can click on that explains the system, and the differance between modern and antique guns is the way to go, possibly with pictures and notes is the correct way to go...
however, this will always be the root of problems and arguments...
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I believe when they used the NRA grading system it had a link next to it that explained the ratings. I can't remember now.
They did, that's how I learned what the rating system meant specifically.....
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Posted?-?05/09/2005?:? 12:30:31 PM ? ? ?
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Originally posted by bang
I believe when they used the NRA grading system it had a link next to it that explained the ratings. I can't remember now.
They did, that's how I learned what the rating system meant specifically.....
That'w where I learned about it, too. I say bing it back.[8D]