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10-07-2003, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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Luger Parts Madness
I doubt I am the first ask but does anyone have an explanation for the unusually high price of Luger parts on E-bay. I bid on a few things and never did win. I can't complain about that, since its a free market but some of these parts are going for waaay more than if you ordered them from a company like Sarco. Not just rare parts either. What's up with that?
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10-07-2003, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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First - you are right.. I don't really get why everything seems to be going "through the roof" - and in a very short timeframe.... Sure, 25 years ago - I could buy "shooters" for $200 - $250 - but nowadays, those same shooters are closer to $800 - $1000, even Import marked....
Amazing..... BUT - look at the high side... Collecting Luger's has a better return then the stock market.. The only problem is - you have to sell you Luger's to realize that "return"... Hmmmm.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> |
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Anyone who has looked at Ebay lately has seen that luger parts are selling at a premium. I dont know why this is, but one thing I am sure of. Many people have caught on and a great many parts are commimg from Numrich and Sarco. You can purchase parts from these company's and resell them on Ebay for a considerable profit. Just go to Numrich and check the inventory, its way down as is Sarco.
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Packet, I have bought some things from Sarco and they looked as if a caveman made them. I sent all back. Buyer beware....Can't comment on eBay and their prices too much. I have found some bargains though. Patience is key. Jerry Burney
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Oh, I agree. I just couldnt help but notice that since this Luger parts phenomenon started on Ebay, Numrich's Luger parts inventory seems to be at an all time low. I could be wrong, maybe there's just that many people looking for parts.
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What luger repair parts would you try to keep on hand Gentlemen? One that gave me some trouble to find recently was a laminated mainspring for a 1900 commercial, I wish I had purchased two now. What would you recommend in inventory to keep your collection shooting? What are the weakest parts on a luger?
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