Hello all

[Geo99]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I think "the book" is way out of line on this one(and many other items).
JMHO.

I've never understood how the bluebook can be so out of line with reality. They claim it is a compilation (average) of all guns sold at auctions, retail, etc. in a given year.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Geo99

I've never understood how the bluebook can be so out of line with reality. They claim it is a compilation (average) of all guns sold at auctions, retail, etc. in a given year.

Well, pricing a pistol or other gun is an impossible task.
Just read the thread here- with estimates from $1500 to $4500!

Often a case of mis-identification, mis-grading, and run-a-way auction pricing?

Probably a lot more reasons why the book is "never" right-
same reasons I'm never correct on price/value.

"Value" is in the eye of the seller, as is the price; often the price is set when evaluating the piece with rose colored glasses.

Then add in when, where, how, to whom, and the phase of the moon and one has a set of variables that can come together to give an astute buyer a real bargain, or get him ripped off if he is lazy or impatient and does not study prices for a while and really do his homework.

Also why I "quit" doing prices- one is never "correct".