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oneshy · 12-25-2004, 03:31 AM

New to forum and attempting to make my education as painless as possible. Have enjoyed reading your excellent info. and am ready to get what I've always wanted (of course, a Luger). Starting with a shooter, possibly http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=6326342 Would appreciate your treasured opinions. I consider that $625 is the max I should pay.Thanks for your time, John.

policeluger · 12-25-2004, 06:59 AM

Read this mans feedback and make your own decision, but his excellent grips have a chip missing by the safety, would down grade grip discription alone, Merry Christmas

Ron Smith · 12-25-2004, 07:19 AM

John , Policeluger is giving you great advice. This guy is trouble.
Look around. There are a lot of nice shooters around, at decent prices.
If you're not sure about one that you may be looking at. Do exactly what you did this time. Post it and get advice. A lot of the members would be happy to help. Don't get burnt on your first one.

Ron

minigun · 12-25-2004, 09:55 AM

Another problem I see is the serial number "may" have been altered. A real potential problem here.

Ron Smith · 12-25-2004, 10:17 AM

Kelly,
Yes, a problem I have way too much experience with. It still bites when I think about it.

Ron

oneshy · 12-25-2004, 11:35 AM

As you've mentioned, I did notice that he has 38 neg. feedbacks in 1500 transactions. His lack of detailed pictures and wording in his description is also a tipoff. I've been burned before on these auctions, but my brother describes me as an obsessive compulsive personality when I have a "bidofilia" relapse. I'll continue looking and try to absorb more of the valuable knowledge available in this forum. Thanks to all, and Happy Holidays!

Edward Tinker · 12-25-2004, 11:38 AM

I have found that the best place to buy is from guys on the forum you trust, 2nd best is gun shows / shops, because you can look at the item....

Ed

12-25-2004, 03:31 AM	#1
oneshy User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houma,La Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	fng christmas New to forum and attempting to make my education as painless as possible. Have enjoyed reading your excellent info. and am ready to get what I've always wanted (of course, a Luger). Starting with a shooter, possibly http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=6326342 Would appreciate your treasured opinions. I consider that $625 is the max I should pay.Thanks for your time, John. Last edited by oneshy; 12-25-2004 at 04:26 AM.

12-25-2004, 07:19 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	John , Policeluger is giving you great advice. This guy is trouble. Look around. There are a lot of nice shooters around, at decent prices. If you're not sure about one that you may be looking at. Do exactly what you did this time. Post it and get advice. A lot of the members would be happy to help. Don't get burnt on your first one. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-25-2004, 10:17 AM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Kelly, Yes, a problem I have way too much experience with. It still bites when I think about it. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-25-2004, 11:35 AM	#6
oneshy User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houma,La Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	fng christmas As you've mentioned, I did notice that he has 38 neg. feedbacks in 1500 transactions. His lack of detailed pictures and wording in his description is also a tipoff. I've been burned before on these auctions, but my brother describes me as an obsessive compulsive personality when I have a "bidofilia" relapse. I'll continue looking and try to absorb more of the valuable knowledge available in this forum. Thanks to all, and Happy Holidays!

12-25-2004, 11:38 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I have found that the best place to buy is from guys on the forum you trust, 2nd best is gun shows / shops, because you can look at the item.... Ed __________________ 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

12-25-2004, 06:59 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Read this mans feedback and make your own decision, but his excellent grips have a chip missing by the safety, would down grade grip discription alone, Merry Christmas

12-25-2004, 09:55 AM	#4
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Another problem I see is the serial number "may" have been altered. A real potential problem here.