Import Marking

[Drachenstein]

What do Import Marks do to the value of the piece?

Frank

[Ron Smith]

Hi Frank,

It depends on the perspective of the buyer and the rarity of the piece.

Some consider an import marked gun as a shooter, and not collectable. I know of two or three high end collectors who ignore discrete import marks and focus on the condition and rarity of the gun. For example, if you're collecting RC's or VOPO's, a discrete import mark is a given.

Some of the recent Century Arms imports have a "bill board" mark on the side panel. These examples are beyond redemption and are most always considered shooters.

Personally, I think that any piece with a discrete import mark should be priced accordingly based on the condition. In other words, the price should be adjusted based on the rarity, condition, and with the size and location, of the import mark in mind.

Ron