Okay I give UP! Why so much?

John Sabato · 03-03-2008, 01:21 PM

Can anyone explain to me why this particular Luger sideplate sold for over $200? (I have no connection to this part or this sale other than this question).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=350028787718

(and yes, I know that sale of this item violated eBay policy on firearms components, but fortunately their auction police aren't everywhere... and they also aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer when it comes to gun parts... more power to the seller who took this risk IMHO.)

Edward Tinker · 03-03-2008, 01:37 PM

this guy wanted nit REALLY bad, he upped his own bid 3 times....

Bidder Bid Amount Bid Time

24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 13:55:10 PST
24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 13:00:16 PST
24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 12:59:03 PST

i***9( 41) US $199.99

mismatched sideplate, baddddd; matching number sideplate, can at least double or triple the value of a luger to most collectors...

Hugh · 03-04-2008, 10:35 AM

I agree with TAC, he had the Luger with a mismatched sideplate, and by matching the sideplate he upped the value of the Luger by more than the cost of the sideplate.

Ron Smith · 03-04-2008, 11:11 AM

BTW, I need a DWM side plate #49. I would be willing to pay nearly that much for a nice one.

Ron Smith · 03-04-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tacfoley
On the other paw, I have two side plates, numbered 48 and 08, and now looking for the rest of the pistols to match up with them.

tac

Okay, I can do this... I am now looking for Luger # 35. It should be missing the side plate... also #17 missing a right grip and # 06 missing 7/8s of the right grip., as well as #91 missing a reblued toggle train.

03-04-2008, 10:35 AM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	I agree with TAC, he had the Luger with a mismatched sideplate, and by matching the sideplate he upped the value of the Luger by more than the cost of the sideplate. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

03-03-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Okay I give UP! Why so much? Can anyone explain to me why this particular Luger sideplate sold for over $200? (I have no connection to this part or this sale other than this question). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=350028787718 (and yes, I know that sale of this item violated eBay policy on firearms components, but fortunately their auction police aren't everywhere... and they also aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer when it comes to gun parts... more power to the seller who took this risk IMHO.) __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-03-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	this guy wanted nit REALLY bad, he upped his own bid 3 times.... Bidder Bid Amount Bid Time 24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 13:55:10 PST 24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 13:00:16 PST 24773883( 192) US $202.49 Mar-02-08 12:59:03 PST i*9( 41) US $199.99 mismatched sideplate, baddddd; matching number sideplate, can at least double or triple the value of a luger to most collectors...**

03-04-2008, 11:11 AM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	BTW, I need a DWM side plate #49. I would be willing to pay nearly that much for a nice one. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...