[Marvin]

Mike,


It has been my opinion that most dealers grade their pistols a little higher than I do. maybe my standard is higher than theirs and they are the correct ones. I have bought several pistols from Simpson in the past and my evaluation is always a couple points lower than what is stated in the list. When I buy from the list, I assume that the pistol will be a couple percent lower than advertised and the price is within what I expect it to be.


This is really tough thing to do is grade a pistol. With the price of Lugers continuing to climb, the more expensive pistols will have to have a certified evaluation to preserve the value. It is shame it will come to this, and that is why I stay with the more "common" or easily documented pistols.


Marvin