Why can't I say NO!

[Kurt]

Hi fellows

I am a new collector of Lugers, and I didn't want to be. I collect Colt 1911`s and a few WW1 revolvers. Then I met a guy that said he had a few Lugers forsale, and I thought

Well I will look and perhaps buy one to trade for 1911`s. The next thing I know I am telling my wife how much money I saved us by buying those 7 guns at such a bargan! And how I am going to sell them for much more than I paid( wink wink)

What I need from you old Luger guys is to tell me how long this sickness will last? He still has 4 more guns and a few swords!!


Thanks Kurt


ps:GREAT PLACE




http://briefcase.yahoo.com/kurtflys

[Hugh]

Kurt, Ah kin c ony 1 cuere to yore ilnes. U hav got two go bak an buy thoz otha guns an sords

[Frank]

Gee Kurt, that sounds like something I would do. Good Luck

[BILL]

The question should be.."why would I want to say No?"

[Ray]

Dear Kurt


Don't think of this as a sickness but rather as a kind of syndrome, yes that's it "Luger Collecting Syndrome".The symptoms are very similiar to those experienced by Parker Shotgun,1911,M1 Garand and other fire arms collectors. Patients sense that while they may have more guns than they need they don't have nearly as many as they want.The etiology remains somewhat unclear but has been connected to feelings as diverse as "it's an investment,"it's an investment in a piece of history","someday I will leave this to my son, my daughter","if I don't buy this now I will regret it latter",etc..Most of the individuals stricken with this almost incureable problem are acutely aware of what is happening to them.There primary concern is always to be sure that if anything happens to them their guns are sold for more than they told their wife they paid for them.The incidence of the problem is even more wide spread than many of us thought.However more recently researches have decided that the origin of the syndrome is simply the fun and interest it provides folks.That seems like a good explanation to most of us. Having said that you should worry more about being cured than getting worse.Welcome to what promises to be the most fun you have had since the world was young.

[Marvin]

Ray,


This is well said on this problem with Lugers. I tend to equate it almost like a drug addict needs drugs. After going for a while and not getting a new Luger to play with, I feel like I am having withdrawal symptoms!


Seriously, once you get a Luger; the looks, feel, history, the quality machining, etc. just seems to flow from them. You begin to experience daydreaming of who, when, where have these fine pistols been over the years since they left the factory. I love all weapons, but I got the bug about 7 years ago when I just wanted Luger to have one. I have been hooked ever since. The P.38 is a very close second to the Luger, to me, but the looks and feel are like nothing else on this fine pistol.


Sounds like you may be hooked too!


Marvin

[Rick K]

I now own three Lugers. When I bought the first one, I had no idea that I would buy two more!

[Kurt]

Thanks to all for helping me to at least understand part of my sickness. I feel better knowing I am not alone in this.

Kurt

[Wolfgang Pfeifer]

Hello Kurt,

Sounds like you are already familiar with the "sickness", you just switched Brands. As you know, after the first outbreak it really never goes away. It can go dormant for 30 years, as it did with me. Adding to the value of the estate is a sound reason, works for me. Stuff will only cost more next year. Welcome.

Wolfgang

[Frank]

[RET]

I have to think that it is probably better to not say "no" than to regret not having bought a unique item that you wanted and valued when you had the chance. Particularly if the price is acceptable to you.


Be objective but remember that regret can last a long time, and you might never get another opportunity.


I certainly regret some of my decisions not to buy (then again, there are some things that I have bought that I am unhappy about also, but that is another story...)


Bob

[Marvin]

Wolfgang,


I really liked what you had to say about the "sickness" going dormant. 30 years ago, I was into collecting military bolt action rifles and then into American used rifles which went back as far as the Revolution and up to the current M-16. I got out of collecting for a number of years and then the German pistol bug cought me. After getting examples of most of the German used pistols, I have been mainly concentrating on the Luger with the P.38 a VERY close second. My wife also says I am "sick"!

Marvin

[Frank]

my lovely bride claims I need professional help.

[Rick K]

[Marvin]

Bob,


You made a good point about regretting not making a purchase at some time. I had the same thing happen to me a couple of months ago concerning a P.38. This was a fairly rare, late war commercial marked pistol and the price was RIGHT! The only problem was that is was only approx. 88-90% and I like to have them at 93% minimum. I did buy the pistol because I may never get the chance to get another and now I have one. I learned this leason the hard way a number of years ago when I passed up a good buy on another pistol and now I can't find one like it for under $3000. You can always trade up!


Marvin

[John Sabato]

Kurt,


Your photo didn't come up... seems like a problem with your link. Could you repost the URL so I can see it please?


thanks,


John