representative examples to collect

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2015, 11:16 AM

And, consider condition - in the long run, the nicer examples will cost more initially but rise faster in value. However, if you plan on shooting, then find a shooter - its not worth it to shoot a valuable collectable, its really not - you break a numbered part and it drops value in half...

The point is - you can and probably should buy a nice as condition example you can get, but one with some issues, wrong part, refinished, or rougher condition is a thought also

As you can always get a nicer example - so, possibly look for 'placeholders' OR buy some books and figure out what is the best way to go

I always suggest books, but not all folks want to go that route, just buy a nice example, but not mint and you'll do okay (nicer the gun, the more likely it might be restored)

12-31-2015, 11:16 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	And, consider condition - in the long run, the nicer examples will cost more initially but rise faster in value. However, if you plan on shooting, then find a shooter - its not worth it to shoot a valuable collectable, its really not - you break a numbered part and it drops value in half... The point is - you can and probably should buy a nice as condition example you can get, but one with some issues, wrong part, refinished, or rougher condition is a thought also As you can always get a nicer example - so, possibly look for 'placeholders' OR buy some books and figure out what is the best way to go I always suggest books, but not all folks want to go that route, just buy a nice example, but not mint and you'll do okay (nicer the gun, the more likely it might be restored) __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV