An artillery on Auction Arms

markm3 · 12-03-2002, 10:42 PM

If this cobbled-together bucket of parts, some of which are home-made, crosses the $1,000 threshold, I give up on looking for artillery buys:

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temNum=3580712

Mark A · 12-03-2002, 11:43 PM

Seems to me I've seen that one here before.

Edward Tinker · 12-04-2002, 12:05 AM

Good memory, I remember that "home-made" sideplate from before now that you mention it!

Dwight Gruber · 12-04-2002, 12:17 AM

This is a relisting, the gun has been noted and discussed here before.

It is true that LP-08 prices can spiral totally beyond all reason. I'm not sure what you mean by an Artillery "buy", but I do know--have seen--have personal experience--that mismatched shootable guns, reblues, and matched but moderate condition Artilleries can be bought resonably, if not downright cheaply. It can happen, I know of three moderate price LP-08 sales just here in the Portland area since Spring.

But, you have to be dedicated about it, haunt gun shops, pawn shops, and gun shows until you come up with one. Don't expect to find a bargain on line or in a gun auction unless you know how to really work the system, or get -really- lucky.

Don't give up,and good hunting.

--Dwight

Big Norm · 12-04-2002, 08:53 PM

That fella "*** HIDDEN ***" sure makes a lot of offers. I wonder who that masked man is?
Big Norm

Doubs · 12-08-2002, 01:51 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Big Norm:
<strong>That fella "*** HIDDEN ***" sure makes a lot of offers. I wonder who that masked man is?
Big Norm</strong><hr></blockquote>

Norm, I asked that very question of AuctionArms and their explaination addressed a problem they'd been having with sellers cheating them of their commissions.

Sellers were contacting high bidders when bids failed to reach the reserve price and working off-line deals. They didn't pay AuctionArms for the sale as it wasn't done through their auction.

Now, until a bid reaches the reserve price, the bidder's information remains concealed. Names begin appearing when reserve price is met or exceeded.

Dwight Gruber · 12-09-2002, 03:11 AM

markm3,

It looks like there are still Artillery buys out there, just check this one out! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Cheapest LP-08 in the World!

--Dwight

markm3 · 12-16-2002, 11:31 PM

Now that is what I call I deal. I e-mailed him. No response. He's probably scratching his head, trying to figure out what to do now.

12-03-2002, 10:42 PM	#1
markm3 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	An artillery on Auction Arms If this cobbled-together bucket of parts, some of which are home-made, crosses the $1,000 threshold, I give up on looking for artillery buys: http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temNum=3580712 __________________ markm3

12-03-2002, 11:43 PM	#2
Mark A User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seems to me I've seen that one here before. __________________ Mark

12-04-2002, 12:05 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,504 Times in 2,079 Posts	Good memory, I remember that "home-made" sideplate from before now that you mention it! __________________ 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

12-16-2002, 11:31 PM	#8
markm3 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now that is what I call I deal. I e-mailed him. No response. He's probably scratching his head, trying to figure out what to do now. __________________ markm3

12-04-2002, 12:17 AM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	This is a relisting, the gun has been noted and discussed here before. It is true that LP-08 prices can spiral totally beyond all reason. I'm not sure what you mean by an Artillery "buy", but I do know--have seen--have personal experience--that mismatched shootable guns, reblues, and matched but moderate condition Artilleries can be bought resonably, if not downright cheaply. It can happen, I know of three moderate price LP-08 sales just here in the Portland area since Spring. But, you have to be dedicated about it, haunt gun shops, pawn shops, and gun shows until you come up with one. Don't expect to find a bargain on line or in a gun auction unless you know how to really work the system, or get -really- lucky. Don't give up,and good hunting. --Dwight

12-04-2002, 08:53 PM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	That fella "* HIDDEN *" sure makes a lot of offers. I wonder who that masked man is? Big Norm

12-08-2002, 01:51 PM	#6
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 771 Thanked 1,615 Times in 526 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Big Norm: <strong>That fella "* HIDDEN *" sure makes a lot of offers. I wonder who that masked man is? Big Norm</strong><hr></blockquote> Norm, I asked that very question of AuctionArms and their explaination addressed a problem they'd been having with sellers cheating them of their commissions. Sellers were contacting high bidders when bids failed to reach the reserve price and working off-line deals. They didn't pay AuctionArms for the sale as it wasn't done through their auction. Now, until a bid reaches the reserve price, the bidder's information remains concealed. Names begin appearing when reserve price is met or exceeded.

12-09-2002, 03:11 AM	#7
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	markm3, It looks like there are still Artillery buys out there, just check this one out! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] Cheapest LP-08 in the World! --Dwight