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Marvin · 06-23-2001, 03:59 PM

Bill,

In the NC, SC, Georgia area, I am seeing the dip blued, import marked, mis-matched Lugers with prices in the $800 range at gun shows. They are not selling, but folks stop to look and then see the price tag and gently lay it back down. I don't know if these dealers are actually selling at this price or not, but sure would not pay that price for the common types that are on the table. I can understand the prices of parts being higher; this is common for most parts, but $800 for these, no way, TODAY! In 3-4 years they will probably be going for this price, but the collectable Lugers should rise in price also.

My only thought about the high prices for the mis-matched pieces is that someone that wants a Luger may can pay $700-800 for one, but cannot pay the $1,000+ for the collectable Luger so they settle for the lower priced one. I have no problem with the mi-matched pieces, but I do at the prices some dealers charge. On the other hand, those that have a license must pay from the wholesale dealers the average of $500 for the pistol. They then add approx 25-30% and the selling price becomes $600-650.

If we understand Luger pricing as best we can, maybe we won't get "ripped" off. Just a few of my thoughts

Marvin

06-23-2001, 03:59 PM	#4
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Luger prices Bill, In the NC, SC, Georgia area, I am seeing the dip blued, import marked, mis-matched Lugers with prices in the $800 range at gun shows. They are not selling, but folks stop to look and then see the price tag and gently lay it back down. I don't know if these dealers are actually selling at this price or not, but sure would not pay that price for the common types that are on the table. I can understand the prices of parts being higher; this is common for most parts, but $800 for these, no way, TODAY! In 3-4 years they will probably be going for this price, but the collectable Lugers should rise in price also. My only thought about the high prices for the mis-matched pieces is that someone that wants a Luger may can pay $700-800 for one, but cannot pay the $1,000+ for the collectable Luger so they settle for the lower priced one. I have no problem with the mi-matched pieces, but I do at the prices some dealers charge. On the other hand, those that have a license must pay from the wholesale dealers the average of $500 for the pistol. They then add approx 25-30% and the selling price becomes $600-650. If we understand Luger pricing as best we can, maybe we won't get "ripped" off. Just a few of my thoughts Marvin