Ridiculous Classified Ads... "Get a Clue!!"
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A nice 22 daystate regal sold on ebay auction recently and was $1 starting no reserve free shipping.
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I recently reached out to a guy who was selling his used gun in near mint condition (allegedly) that also had a few very minor upgrades. He was asking absolute full retail and had been bumping it each week for awhile. Was just trying to help him out. Explained to him why 20-30% less than full retail is usually most appropriate for used guns in such condition if he actually wanted to sell it, and explained why.
This guy goes on to tell me that he quote "didn't just fall off the turnip truck" and practically implied that I was basically trying to swindle him by suggesting such non-sense.
Some people just haven't a clue. Bump on, brother...
This guy goes on to tell me that he quote "didn't just fall off the turnip truck" and practically implied that I was basically trying to swindle him by suggesting such non-sense.
Some people just haven't a clue. Bump on, brother...
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Have to pay $79 and ship it to AOA to get that full remaining warranty also. Buying new would certainly be smarter on that one.I recently reached out to a guy who was selling his used gun in near mint condition (allegedly) that also had a few very minor upgrades. He was asking absolute full retail and had been bumping it each week for awhile. Was just trying to help him out. Explained to him why 20-30% less than full retail is usually most appropriate for used guns in such condition if he actually wanted to sell it, and explained why.
This guy goes on to tell me that he quote "didn't just fall off the turnip truck" and practically implied that I was basically trying to swindle him by suggesting such non-sense.
Some people just haven't a clue. Bump on, brother...
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Hey he knows what he's got! LolI recently reached out to a guy who was selling his used gun in near mint condition (allegedly) that also had a few very minor upgrades. He was asking absolute full retail and had been bumping it each week for awhile. Was just trying to help him out. Explained to him why 20-30% less than full retail is usually most appropriate for used guns in such condition if he actually wanted to sell it, and explained why.
This guy goes on to tell me that he quote "didn't just fall off the turnip truck" and practically implied that I was basically trying to swindle him by suggesting such non-sense.
Some people just haven't a clue. Bump on, brother...
SIde note though. I had my stormrider on the classifieds with a regulator and decent scope for 200 shipped and no one was interested. I think it's a sign of the times. Not much seems to be selling lately.
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Well maintained take down rifle that my wife owned and only shot 1/2 box of ammo. Minor surface rust as we got caught in the rain one time while out hunting.
Free shipping and save the tax.
Low ballers will be ignored!
Thanks for looking.
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i get a chuckle out of the adds stating SELLING AS NEW ,bought last year ,less than a couple hundred pellets shot through it ,,,i have a old CROSSMAN 760 maybe ill advertise it as a DAYSTATE RED WOLF <heavely modified
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In a similar situation ...
Would LOVE to upgrade my SKOUT EPOCH for the lighter EVO version. What I paid ( @ 3k ) for the early release EPOCH has already MSRP rolled back $1000.00 and based upon a current MSRP of @2K the value of a used one would fall $1400-1600 range. So taking around a 50% hit for an upgrade makes ZERO SENSE ... so we keep it or win the lottery having more $$ than common sense & just accept the value loss I Don't see that happening.
Would LOVE
to upgrade my SKOUT EPOCH for the lighter EVO version. What I paid ( @ 3k ) for the early release EPOCH has already MSRP rolled back $1000.00 and based upon a current MSRP of @2K the value of a used one would fall $1400-1600 range. So taking around a 50% hit for an upgrade makes ZERO SENSE ... so we keep it or win the lottery having more $$ than common sense & just accept the value loss I Don't see that happening.Upvote 0
In a similar situation ...
Would LOVE
I almost never by anything new for this very reason, unless it’s something I know I’ll keep for its entire life cycle (like a phone or laptop). I like to try a lot of different things before I find what works for me, and if I ran out and bought all my PCPs brand new, I’d be wasting literally thousands of dollars. Instead, I wait for things to either sell on the used market, or I wait for them to be a generation or two older if it’s something I deem worthy of buying new. Short of major mechanical or design flaws, there’s little to nothing on a PCP that would hold me back from enjoying it for my uses if I buy used/NOS, and what few things may be deficient are usually well resolved through updates or aftermarket upgrades for the older models, so the problems are worked out and well-known before I buy. I just can’t afford and don’t have the patience to be a beta tester for companies.
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Pictures, please add pictures!
Nothing makes an add look shadier than no pictures and a half hearted description
Nothing makes an add look shadier than no pictures and a half hearted description
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after looking at many used pcp rifles to purchase, I'd rather buy new and like you said there updated, only difference i found is most used were close to being worn out or tossed in the bed.
the few that were taken care of were pretty close to new prices.
welcome to the new world, I guess.
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