pricing

Brien · 04-08-2016, 12:39 AM

Apologies for multiple question posts.

Are gunbroker prices reasonable? I know it's subjective there just seems to be a lot of variances, for only minor differences.

John Sabato · 04-08-2016, 07:40 AM

Sellers charge whatever they think they might get, and buyers pay whatever the item is worth to them... Your assumption is correct, the process is entirely subjective. "Reasonableness" is entirely in the eye of the beholder(s).

You would be better off to ask for estimates of what a particular gun or part is currently costing in the market today... and once you have some educated, yet subjective answers, you will be better prepared to make your purchase based on your budget.

DonVoigt · 04-08-2016, 10:17 AM

Some are very reasonable; others are "crazy"!

What John said is quite true.

Sergio Natali · 04-08-2016, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Sellers charge whatever they think they might get, and buyers pay whatever the item is worth to them... Your assumption is correct, the process is entirely subjective. "Reasonableness" is entirely in the eye of the beholder(s).

You would be better off to ask for estimates of what a particular gun or part is currently costing in the market today... and once you have some educated, yet subjective answers, you will be better prepared to make your purchase based on your budget.

Absolutely wise words of common sense.

Edward Tinker · 04-08-2016, 11:30 AM

I think you need to look at all the dealer sites, all the auction sites (gunbroker, gunauction, etc) and get a feel for what 'they' think are good deals.

However, you'll still need to know what you want. Many variations of Lugers. Hundreds with sometimes one acceptance marking that makes it worth more!

So, figure out the era, type, caliber and go from there.

There are good deals on the forum too - just look around....

Oh, and remember, just because you don't see very many lugers at gunshops or gun shows, there are literally hundreds for sale every day...

04-08-2016, 12:39 AM	#1
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	pricing Apologies for multiple question posts. Are gunbroker prices reasonable? I know it's subjective there just seems to be a lot of variances, for only minor differences.

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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	Sellers charge whatever they think they might get, and buyers pay whatever the item is worth to them... Your assumption is correct, the process is entirely subjective. "Reasonableness" is entirely in the eye of the beholder(s). You would be better off to ask for estimates of what a particular gun or part is currently costing in the market today... and once you have some educated, yet subjective answers, you will be better prepared to make your purchase based on your budget. __________________ 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..."*

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Some are very reasonable; others are "crazy"! What John said is quite true. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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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	I think you need to look at all the dealer sites, all the auction sites (gunbroker, gunauction, etc) and get a feel for what 'they' think are good deals. However, you'll still need to know what you want. Many variations of Lugers. Hundreds with sometimes one acceptance marking that makes it worth more! So, figure out the era, type, caliber and go from there. There are good deals on the forum too - just look around.... Oh, and remember, just because you don't see very many lugers at gunshops or gun shows, there are literally hundreds for sale every day... __________________ 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