Classified prices

[AkRyan]

Is it just me or are the prices in the classifieds high?? Used barrels for $100 less than new. Factory actions and barrels in a $600 stock for close to $2000 etc etc.
Covid is over folks! We can buy the things you have off the shelf again. Rant over

 

[bigv]

I've noticed that on lots of sites, FB etc. People selling things for just under what it costs new. My mind always says...."I may as well buy it new...get warranty too!"

 

[Team4LongGun]

While I tend to agree with you, it is a self correcting problem. Those are generally the ads that have pages of bumps back to the top and no offers.
A quick google of the item will show best price of new, which comes with warranty in a lot of cases, and one can make a decision if it's worth it.
At the same time, there are folks who love to try every piece of gear and sell things like new for good prices.
Just remember, commenting on a classifieds price is a no go. Don't agree? Walk on.

 

[*zap*]

I think that good deals are fewer than in the past but I also notice that folks want to buy used stuff that is new....if it is an older gen or has a few patches no one is interested on here...
I have seen things priced a bit high and they do not sell even after the seller eventually drops the price to an amount that would have sold in a day.
I think the herd mentality = no one else purchased this so I better stay away.
Maybe someone should do a podcast on selling/buying used stuff and tell the herd what to do.
The important thing is never say anything about a price on a sale thread as T4longgun pointed out.

 

[CorbLand]

Capitalism says that a seller can ask whatever they want and a buyer can pay whatever they want.

 

[wnelson14]

Seems like Good priced Kowa, Swaro, maven, Sitka, Kuiu, Swfa, higher end archery releases and gear, the big three packs, all sell fast.
One off odd ball brands seem like they sit around.

Lead time on new barrels seems to make people proud of what they have used.

I also notice know one cares about tax and added shipping when buying new and trying to sell it for what they paid .

I always figure at some point xyz item will be minimum 20% off new so a lightly used items needs to be 30-40% off new,

 

[bigv]

I think its generational a bit too. I guess I'm getting old but it seems to me that many now days think their stuff is gold! Its used....do you want to sell it or not. I think sellers need to do better research sometimes too? I have seen used things for sale that are more expensive that it is new. They don't realize the same item new, is on sale somewhere.
On the flip....many try to low ball and get stuff stupid cheap and make joke offers. I guess it comes down to ask what you want....keep lowering until sells.

 

[Hydra6]

A barrel may be a 10-12 week (or more) wait also - a lightly used one now may solve an immediate need

 

[Doc Holliday]

Asking price is not necessarily the sales price. Send a PM. Worst thing they can say is "No"