Why would you sell?

[Scott.t]

Sometimes i just get bored of something and want to try something new. Have something that i didnt like as much as i thought i would. I dont want to spend $1500+ everytime i want to try something new or hold onto something i dont like. Ive had a big collection and have thinned down to 2-3 for my needs and cycle from there

 

[Scotay42]

Same as @Scott.t, i have had big collections of guns and now I just keep what i really like and use regularly. I have cleaned a few deceased family member's houses that were hoarders and I never want my kids or family to have to clean anything like that or just deal with the clutter. I keep just needful things that are used on the regular.

 

[r1lover]

Considering the vast selection in the classifieds section I'm left wondering why some of you part w your guns

Obviously it's often a means to clean out some space & acquire some spending cash to maybe try something different. But I see a lot of newer, high-end guns that come up which begs the question in my mind of what's the point of getting rid of a perfectly good gun? As a group there it seems like there are often comments made in reference to how expensive the costs of this activity can be, but it's funny how we tend to fully throw logic out the window when considering gun replacement costs.

Do golfers go thru clubs in the same way that we collectively go thru guns?

I am terrible about selling air guns for many of the reasons stated above. Too lazy, too difficult to do, too costly to ship, wish I had one back after I sold it, etc.

I have too many to shoot now but they give me something to look forward to and put on my bucket list to do.

 

[RickH]

My wife says I’m a hoarder when she see’s how many RC airplanes I have in the garage. Fortunately she never goes in the attic. She hasn’t bothered to count my airgun stash. It’s rare that I sell things and that is unlikely to change.

Rick H.

 

[Struckat]

I was asked the other day how many I have. I said, “Mmmm, not many.”
That drew some stinkeye.

 

[BGarney]

Betty Lou don't question what I have anymore... she just questions what I want.

 

[Struckat]

Betty Lou don't question what I have anymore... she just questions what I want.

Nice. I am still on the attaboy/demerit system. When I think I have a positive balance I buy.

 

[DEO09]

Depending on their condition and the economy at the time you are selling them.

 

[JungleShooter]

I was asked the other day how many I have. I said, “Mmmm, not many.”
That drew some stinkeye.

I hear from orher couples there are a few defensive questions that could delay the trouble heading your way for having A LOT of airguns.

Questions like:
● "Honey, how many purses do you have?"
And:
● "Seetheart, how many shoes do you have in all those closets?"
Even:
● "How many pairs of ear rings do you have?"


In my case, these questions are totally useless — because my frugal minimalist wife married a shopper and hoarder.

But another of her qualities is patience — so I'm all good.
Better than good, actually.

Matthias

 

[bigHUN]

I have two guns only, the Impact MK2 with heavy upgrades, and the Leshiy2 with heavy upgrades. Hundreds of $ and hours of tuning and tinkering went down on the pipe with these. Both are a keepers .

 

[Sawney Bean]

I like trying out and experiencing different guns. It's not so much being in search of the ultimate in accuracy and expecting a new gun to achieve it, as even though I do love accurate airguns, there are already many out there that are well beyond anything I am or ever will be capable of. For me it's more about learning first hand about different styles of airguns and what works and what doesn't. I like history too, so old guns of any variety fascinate me. I love trying out that new gun and being blown away by it. As often as not however I end up being disappointed instead and I'm getting to the point where I'm going to have to start getting rid of some of the guns that I'm not thrilled with.