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Ron Smith · 07-08-2006, 08:40 AM

If and when I either evaluate or sell a Luger. I do the best to keep it at a realistic value.

If I give an estimated value to a newbee, I make a concerted effort to give them the value in mid "ball park" range. ie; $800-$1000 +. I will add the + as an indication that someone could be willing to pay more. Not necessarily that it is worth more.

When selling one, I , like anyone else want to get as much as I reasonably can out of it, but try not to gouge or take advantage of the emotional "sweaty palms, gotta have it" aspect often involved.

When buying one, I will try to get the best price agreeable at both ends. "When it ends with a smile and a handshake, it was a good trade." An old "Horse Traders" motto.

On the other hand. There are the "My Uncle's, Brother's, Cousin's bartender said it's worth $65,000. So you're trying to rip me off." types.

Just my thoughts...

Ron

07-08-2006, 08:40 AM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	If and when I either evaluate or sell a Luger. I do the best to keep it at a realistic value. If I give an estimated value to a newbee, I make a concerted effort to give them the value in mid "ball park" range. ie; $800-$1000 +. I will add the + as an indication that someone could be willing to pay more. Not necessarily that it is worth more. When selling one, I , like anyone else want to get as much as I reasonably can out of it, but try not to gouge or take advantage of the emotional "sweaty palms, gotta have it" aspect often involved. When buying one, I will try to get the best price agreeable at both ends. "When it ends with a smile and a handshake, it was a good trade." An old "Horse Traders" motto. On the other hand. There are the "My Uncle's, Brother's, Cousin's bartender said it's worth $65,000. So you're trying to rip me off." types. Just my thoughts... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...