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12-17-2001, 11:12 PM

My name is Art Buchanan. I guess I just didn't know any better than to use my real name when I joined the forum. Iam 62 years old. I have been collectiing Lugers for more than 40 years. I am a middle class citizen who is retired on a middle class retirment income. There is a whole bunch I don't know about Lugers. But in 40 years I have crossed paths with a whole lot more middle class collectors than rich collectors. [prehaps this is due to my income bracket]. I have been on Shattucks mailing list since early 1960s. I have some knowledge of Luger values and condition and value associated with condition. Certainly a $2000 Luger bought now may be worth maybe $3000 in 10 years.That is great if one can aford the initial investment. A $400 Luger purchased now may only be worth $600 in 10 years. That may be what a person can afford, but they are still a collector and have some expectation of appreciation in value. If one, in my opinion ,is a collector investment was not the only motive for buying Lugers. However there likely exist opportunists and wheelers/ dealers that are more concerned with profit and status than love of the Luger. I have participated in this forum for only a few months and I am frankly disappointed. The little guy with one or two,or perhaps first Luger doesn't have a change. I try to give serious answers to reasonable questions ask by new guys instead of jumping on their Luger. From time to time some of the forum people get personal, just as someone who calls themself Johnny Peppers as directed to me. This may be a real name or just a handle to hide behind. Either way the conduct is inappropriate for a world wide forum. I wonder sometimes if I participate for the same reason that people watched sportscaster,Howard Cosell,--they loved to hate him. If investment is the only reason one buys Lugers then I submit that there are a few investors and a whole lot of collectors. I believe the guy that bought his first Luger wasn't thinking about future value---just how can I pay for it now. I recommend that the FAQ "Shooter Lugers" be deleted and more appropriate commentary on various types and grades of Lugers that people of various means collect. Buy the way, I have a few $2000+ Lugers but a whole lot more that I value equally as part of my collection that are worth a whole lot less.

12-17-2001, 11:12 PM	#36
Art Buchanan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sideplates My name is Art Buchanan. I guess I just didn't know any better than to use my real name when I joined the forum. Iam 62 years old. I have been collectiing Lugers for more than 40 years. I am a middle class citizen who is retired on a middle class retirment income. There is a whole bunch I don't know about Lugers. But in 40 years I have crossed paths with a whole lot more middle class collectors than rich collectors. [prehaps this is due to my income bracket]. I have been on Shattucks mailing list since early 1960s. I have some knowledge of Luger values and condition and value associated with condition. Certainly a $2000 Luger bought now may be worth maybe $3000 in 10 years.That is great if one can aford the initial investment. A $400 Luger purchased now may only be worth $600 in 10 years. That may be what a person can afford, but they are still a collector and have some expectation of appreciation in value. If one, in my opinion ,is a collector investment was not the only motive for buying Lugers. However there likely exist opportunists and wheelers/ dealers that are more concerned with profit and status than love of the Luger. I have participated in this forum for only a few months and I am frankly disappointed. The little guy with one or two,or perhaps first Luger doesn't have a change. I try to give serious answers to reasonable questions ask by new guys instead of jumping on their Luger. From time to time some of the forum people get personal, just as someone who calls themself Johnny Peppers as directed to me. This may be a real name or just a handle to hide behind. Either way the conduct is inappropriate for a world wide forum. I wonder sometimes if I participate for the same reason that people watched sportscaster,Howard Cosell,--they loved to hate him. If investment is the only reason one buys Lugers then I submit that there are a few investors and a whole lot of collectors. I believe the guy that bought his first Luger wasn't thinking about future value---just how can I pay for it now. I recommend that the FAQ "Shooter Lugers" be deleted and more appropriate commentary on various types and grades of Lugers that people of various means collect. Buy the way, I have a few $2000+ Lugers but a whole lot more that I value equally as part of my collection that are worth a whole lot less.