Mister luger? - Page 2

hornsfan · 05-27-2015, 05:51 PM

I've done business with Legacy Collectibles, Checkpoint Charlie, & Simpson Ltd. I'd do business with all 3 of them again but echo many of the earlier comments...Legacy is at the top of my personal list based on quality of photos, description details and level of customer service. That's followed by Checkpoint and Simpson. I think with any dealer or retailer, photos and phone calls are key. All 3 shops patiently answered my phone questions. All are also run by human beings, which introduces an element of error or omission. I've seen it at all 3. My personal observation is that Legacy and Charlie react quicker when an error/omission occurs whereas it can take Simpson a while longer (if at all) maybe due to higher volume or consignment seller issues. If I'm thinking of buying from Simpson, one of the first questions is about whether the import marking is there, followed up by verbal verification of serial numbers, condition, etc. Simpson also has the retail pricing whereas I think Legacy offers better value.

I personally have been tempted but could never bring myself to buy from Mr Luger...I've seen enough bad apples (or simply undisclosed issues) to spoil the entire barrel but I'm fairly new at collecting Lugers...even in the context of everyone makes mistakes, it just doesn't seem worth the risk of paying the Luger tax. As Warren Buffet said, there's no penalty except opportunity lost. I personally am willing to let someone else have the opportunity with Mr. Luger.

You might also look to purchase from some of the longer-tenured Forum members (e.g., Ed or Ron).

Greg

ithacaartist · 05-27-2015, 08:07 PM

Shooters appear when and where they will. I've stocked my safe with interesting shooters almost exclusively from online auctions and classifieds, and done OK overall. For collectibles, I'd have a lot of good things to say about our WTS section and what's been offered there, at least since I've joined the forum. The biggest factors involved would be the patience required for your gun to "come around" there, and the depth of one's pockets, in that you need deeper pockets to buy at full retail, or be involved with the better, pricier stuff. I think the only way to obtain an absolute guarantee of authenticity would be to buy one newly made by Mike Krauss, or the like. However, the judgment of the consensus of seasoned collectors here on this forum gets you almost asymptotic to that!

69thpa · 09-03-2015, 08:52 AM

Purchased a G dated Luger rig and all is good. One of the nicer G Date I have come across. Funny, I live in Pa also and the only issue is that he has to collect sales tax. Taxes will kill us all. Hope this helps.

DonVoigt · 09-03-2015, 11:04 AM

I recently bought a Luger from Mr. Luger.
The transaction went well, there was some issue with the pistol, looked blue in the picture and green(parkarized?) in hand, so I sent it back under his 3 day inspection/return warranty. I wanted it as it was Weimar unit marked.

Check came back for the purchase price and shipping; but it did cost the shipping back.

His descriptions are minimal, so a phone call is probably in order.
I always chuckle when I read his descriptions, all his Lugers are "mechanically correct"; I have yet to figure out exactly what that means!

chevy · 09-04-2015, 11:47 AM

Done buisness with Legacy Collectables bought BYF 41 serial # 1271 and Erfurt 1917 #3717. In my opinion they are the best product for the money. Lugers were exactly as described 41 being a true 98 % in my opinion

wayne8661 · 05-07-2016, 05:27 PM

I also have to admit the i am a product of the Keystone State

Beginner · 09-13-2016, 12:01 PM

I have purchased two P.08's from Walt Smeddy (Mister Luger) - he's great & he delivers exactly what he offers

Caferacer · 11-11-2016, 10:28 PM

PA is OK
except philly

Eugen · 11-12-2016, 08:12 AM

Just thought I'd mention that my late wife was born and raised in PA. Keystoners are cool.

Oh, yeah, I would have bought a Luger from her, too.

kurusu · 11-12-2016, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugen

Just thought I'd mention that my late wife was born and raised in PA. Keystoners are cool.

Oh, yeah, I would have bought a Luger from her, too.

Would she sell it to you?

Sorry couldn't resist.

Geo99 · 12-24-2016, 02:42 PM

I just spoke to Walt Smeddy (Mr Luger) two days ago, because not only are his descriptions minimal, he only shows a few pictures, not every view. I want to buy a Luger from him but he said he will not provide any more pictures, and furthermore, he does not have a 3 day return policy. He told me his policy is one day return, and then only if the gun is not what he says it is. In other words you can't return it just because you don't like it, or you don't think it's original finish after seeing it up close. Too risky for me.

- Geo

PS> I have gotten terrific deals from Legacy.

05-27-2015, 08:07 PM	#22
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 7,452 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Shooters appear when and where they will. I've stocked my safe with interesting shooters almost exclusively from online auctions and classifieds, and done OK overall. For collectibles, I'd have a lot of good things to say about our WTS section and what's been offered there, at least since I've joined the forum. The biggest factors involved would be the patience required for your gun to "come around" there, and the depth of one's pockets, in that you need deeper pockets to buy at full retail, or be involved with the better, pricier stuff. I think the only way to obtain an absolute guarantee of authenticity would be to buy one newly made by Mike Krauss, or the like. However, the judgment of the consensus of seasoned collectors here on this forum gets you almost asymptotic to that! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-03-2015, 08:52 AM	#23
69thpa User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philly area Posts: 15 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Purchased from Mister Luger Purchased a G dated Luger rig and all is good. One of the nicer G Date I have come across. Funny, I live in Pa also and the only issue is that he has to collect sales tax. Taxes will kill us all. Hope this helps. __________________ Philly Area Always Have Fun. God Save Ireland K-Date G-Date 1923 Commercial 1918 Captured

11-11-2016, 10:28 PM	#28
Caferacer User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 60 Thanks: 96 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	PA is OK except philly __________________ Those who would trade liberty for a false sense of security deserve neither

11-12-2016, 08:12 AM	#29
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Just thought I'd mention that my late wife was born and raised in PA. Keystoners are cool. Oh, yeah, I would have bought a Luger from her, too. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

12-24-2016, 02:42 PM	#31
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	I just spoke to Walt Smeddy (Mr Luger) two days ago, because not only are his descriptions minimal, he only shows a few pictures, not every view. I want to buy a Luger from him but he said he will not provide any more pictures, and furthermore, he does not have a 3 day return policy. He told me his policy is one day return, and then only if the gun is not what he says it is. In other words you can't return it just because you don't like it, or you don't think it's original finish after seeing it up close. Too risky for me. - Geo PS> I have gotten terrific deals from Legacy. __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

05-27-2015, 05:51 PM	#21
hornsfan User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've done business with Legacy Collectibles, Checkpoint Charlie, & Simpson Ltd. I'd do business with all 3 of them again but echo many of the earlier comments...Legacy is at the top of my personal list based on quality of photos, description details and level of customer service. That's followed by Checkpoint and Simpson. I think with any dealer or retailer, photos and phone calls are key. All 3 shops patiently answered my phone questions. All are also run by human beings, which introduces an element of error or omission. I've seen it at all 3. My personal observation is that Legacy and Charlie react quicker when an error/omission occurs whereas it can take Simpson a while longer (if at all) maybe due to higher volume or consignment seller issues. If I'm thinking of buying from Simpson, one of the first questions is about whether the import marking is there, followed up by verbal verification of serial numbers, condition, etc. Simpson also has the retail pricing whereas I think Legacy offers better value. I personally have been tempted but could never bring myself to buy from Mr Luger...I've seen enough bad apples (or simply undisclosed issues) to spoil the entire barrel but I'm fairly new at collecting Lugers...even in the context of everyone makes mistakes, it just doesn't seem worth the risk of paying the Luger tax. As Warren Buffet said, there's no penalty except opportunity lost. I personally am willing to let someone else have the opportunity with Mr. Luger. You might also look to purchase from some of the longer-tenured Forum members (e.g., Ed or Ron). Greg

09-03-2015, 11:04 AM	#24
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 recently bought a Luger from Mr. Luger. The transaction went well, there was some issue with the pistol, looked blue in the picture and green(parkarized?) in hand, so I sent it back under his 3 day inspection/return warranty. I wanted it as it was Weimar unit marked. Check came back for the purchase price and shipping; but it did cost the shipping back. His descriptions are minimal, so a phone call is probably in order. I always chuckle when I read his descriptions, all his Lugers are "mechanically correct"; I have yet to figure out exactly what that means!

09-04-2015, 11:47 AM	#25
chevy User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Done buisness with Legacy Collectables bought BYF 41 serial # 1271 and Erfurt 1917 #3717. In my opinion they are the best product for the money. Lugers were exactly as described 41 being a true 98 % in my opinion

05-07-2016, 05:27 PM	#26
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	I also have to admit the i am a product of the Keystone State

09-13-2016, 12:01 PM	#27
Beginner User Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have purchased two P.08's from Walt Smeddy (Mister Luger) - he's great & he delivers exactly what he offers