Why can't I find/buy a $600 shooter; or " What is the value of a parts luger" - Page 2

DonVoigt · 01-30-2017, 09:54 PM

I do believe I know the "real" answer!

Everyone is looking for them and if one shows up it is gone;
no one who has one wants to sell for $600!

RShaw · 01-31-2017, 12:34 AM

If you hadn't gone there the next morning it would have disappeared for sure! Very good price... Sometimes we have to tell ourselves, "Just DO it!" Good job

Brien · 02-11-2017, 01:13 PM

I don't want to jinx myself but I've seen Shooters go on Gunbroker for as little as $650.00 (I've never been lucky enough to grab one like that) I missed the boat on all the VOPOs that were imported and sold cheaply a few years ago. I have more than one hobby and occasionally drop out of Luger mode (and firearms in general) periodically. As is always the case for me I consistently and downright infuriatingly miss all the good stuff during my absence. I wish I could monitor all of them concurrently.
At the same time though I'd be doing a lot of crying regardless as I don't have the funds to collect all at the same time.

RShaw · 02-11-2017, 02:07 PM

In the long run... at the end of the day... it doesn't matter so much- if you're happy with what you have paid, and you're made an informed decision- its fine.
I have that with my 1917 DWM all matching- I didn't get a GREAT deal on it, others have paid a fair bit less, but I like the gun, and you will like yours when you find " that right one" .... enjoy your new acqusition... and don't look back

. Besides, would you really want to buy that great shooter for "only $400!" realizing it was worth 50% more? Mmmmmm.. part of me would feel guilty.
My 2 cents worth

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DonVoigt · 02-11-2017, 02:10 PM

Quilty?
Only if you buy it from a little old widow who didn't know what she had! JMHO.

RShaw · 02-11-2017, 02:12 PM

I think I paid a little too much perhaps.... but... Ah well. At least someone else has not been cheated. I have a collector friend who has paid too much (by his own admissies) and who has also gotten some good deals- both happen sooner or later....

01-30-2017, 09:54 PM	#21
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	I do believe I know the "real" answer! Everyone is looking for them and if one shows up it is gone; no one who has one wants to sell for $600! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-11-2017, 02:10 PM	#25
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Quilty? Only if you buy it from a little old widow who didn't know what she had! JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-11-2017, 02:12 PM	#26
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	I think I paid a little too much perhaps.... but... Ah well. At least someone else has not been cheated. I have a collector friend who has paid too much (by his own admissies) and who has also gotten some good deals- both happen sooner or later.... Last edited by RShaw; 02-11-2017 at 02:58 PM. Reason: Auto type correction

01-31-2017, 12:34 AM	#22
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	If you hadn't gone there the next morning it would have disappeared for sure! Very good price... Sometimes we have to tell ourselves, "Just DO it!" Good job

02-11-2017, 01:13 PM	#23
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	I don't want to jinx myself but I've seen Shooters go on Gunbroker for as little as $650.00 (I've never been lucky enough to grab one like that) I missed the boat on all the VOPOs that were imported and sold cheaply a few years ago. I have more than one hobby and occasionally drop out of Luger mode (and firearms in general) periodically. As is always the case for me I consistently and downright infuriatingly miss all the good stuff during my absence. I wish I could monitor all of them concurrently. At the same time though I'd be doing a lot of crying regardless as I don't have the funds to collect all at the same time.

02-11-2017, 02:07 PM	#24
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	In the long run... at the end of the day... it doesn't matter so much- if you're happy with what you have paid, and you're made an informed decision- its fine. I have that with my 1917 DWM all matching- I didn't get a GREAT deal on it, others have paid a fair bit less, but I like the gun, and you will like yours when you find " that right one" .... enjoy your new acqusition... and don't look back . Besides, would you really want to buy that great shooter for "only $400!" realizing it was worth 50% more? Mmmmmm.. part of me would feel guilty. My 2 cents worth )