Why makes this FXO magazine cost so much?

John Sabato · 05-27-2005, 09:47 AM

Can anyone explain why this FXO mag would be worth about $120 more than they usually sell for? This auction is a complete mystery to me. The bidders ID's that I know quit bidding more than $100 lower than it is now...

Where the heck are prices headed if common magazines are going to start selling for half of what you might pay for a shooter?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1

Edward Tinker · 05-27-2005, 10:49 AM

condition??

or because someone is excited and wants one

Frank · 05-27-2005, 12:19 PM

Hey Guys, I have about a dozen of these and they are all on sale for $250 each, and I'll even pay the postage (with insurance)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These normally sell for around $125 to $150. I don't understand it either!!

Tomathvl · 05-27-2005, 02:14 PM

Is it because of the magic words "Black Widow"?????

George Anderson · 05-27-2005, 03:56 PM

It is because, given the right pistol, they dramatically enhance its SELLING price. I must admit that I have used them more than a few times to increase my cash balance.

southriv · 05-28-2005, 10:06 AM

This past winter, I bought a couple minty FXOs on Ebay for less than $100.00 ea. I do remember that there were a lot of FXOs up at the time, so maybe the availability temporarily diluted the price. I think this current auction is a temporary "blip" some crazed bidders have created as there are many dealers who have them for less.

Bob

Aaron · 05-28-2005, 11:52 AM

I think the sale was enhanced by a beautiful series of photos and an excellent presentation. All sellers should take heed of this.

pipeman45 · 05-29-2005, 12:36 AM

I wonder if the buyer would want another one in just as good shape for the same price?

R.Duke · 05-29-2005, 06:07 PM

Just when you thought you had heard all the Luger collecting pitches, another one comes along. While looking at a 41byf/wood grip at a local shop, I was told how it was a "Black Widow" because it had a mag. with a black bottom. The salesaman continued to tell me and others that were there that they were called Black Widows because the early ones had grips and mag bottoms made from the bones of victims of the SS. So there you have it, not only is the mistery of the Black Widow solved, but we know what Bakelite is as well... I kept quiet and smiled, but really wanted to ask if the SS pilots carried these when they bombed Pearl Harbor.

The youth of today really scare me.

John Sabato · 05-31-2005, 11:53 AM

That's a great "dealer enhancement" story Mr. Duke...

I see this is your first post. Welcome to the Lugerforum.

05-27-2005, 09:47 AM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Why makes this FXO magazine cost so much? Can anyone explain why this FXO mag would be worth about $120 more than they usually sell for? This auction is a complete mystery to me. The bidders ID's that I know quit bidding more than $100 lower than it is now... Where the heck are prices headed if common magazines are going to start selling for half of what you might pay for a shooter? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-27-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	condition?? or because someone is excited and wants one __________________ 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

05-29-2005, 12:36 AM	#8
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I wonder if the buyer would want another one in just as good shape for the same price? __________________ Dave

05-31-2005, 11:53 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	That's a great "dealer enhancement" story Mr. Duke... I see this is your first post. Welcome to the Lugerforum. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-27-2005, 12:19 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Guys, I have about a dozen of these and they are all on sale for $250 each, and I'll even pay the postage (with insurance)!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These normally sell for around $125 to $150. I don't understand it either!!

05-27-2005, 02:14 PM	#4
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Is it because of the magic words "Black Widow"?????

05-27-2005, 03:56 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	It is because, given the right pistol, they dramatically enhance its SELLING price. I must admit that I have used them more than a few times to increase my cash balance.

05-28-2005, 10:06 AM	#6
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This past winter, I bought a couple minty FXOs on Ebay for less than $100.00 ea. I do remember that there were a lot of FXOs up at the time, so maybe the availability temporarily diluted the price. I think this current auction is a temporary "blip" some crazed bidders have created as there are many dealers who have them for less. Bob

05-28-2005, 11:52 AM	#7
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I think the sale was enhanced by a beautiful series of photos and an excellent presentation. All sellers should take heed of this.

05-29-2005, 06:07 PM	#9
R.Duke New User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just when you thought you had heard all the Luger collecting pitches, another one comes along. While looking at a 41byf/wood grip at a local shop, I was told how it was a "Black Widow" because it had a mag. with a black bottom. The salesaman continued to tell me and others that were there that they were called Black Widows because the early ones had grips and mag bottoms made from the bones of victims of the SS. So there you have it, not only is the mistery of the Black Widow solved, but we know what Bakelite is as well... I kept quiet and smiled, but really wanted to ask if the SS pilots carried these when they bombed Pearl Harbor. The youth of today really scare me.