This advertisement loses,,,, big time

alvin · 04-06-2012, 08:19 AM

I have heard sons, widows, etc are very willing to sell guns undervalue. But selling by owner, at over 50% loss ?? What's wrong with this hardware? I did not see anything wrong.... did I miss something?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=279928104

Vlim · 04-06-2012, 09:20 AM

Probably not the hardware, but the economy, health, or some other reason.

LugerVern · 04-06-2012, 09:57 AM

The pictures don't show the SN's very well, the one on the rear toggle, doesn't look like 00 to me, more like 04 or 06.

He does say it is all matching and SN 900, but I would want to make sure before buying or bidding.

Vern

Edward Tinker · 04-06-2012, 09:58 AM

Some folks start lower and hope it will go up.

You get more bids starting lower, with no reserve than at the max amount IMHO...

Norme · 04-06-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LugerVern

The pictures don't show the SN's very well, the one on the rear toggle, doesn't look like 00 to me, more like 04 or 06.

He does say it is all matching and SN 900, but I would want to make sure before buying or bidding.

Vern

Hi Vern, The seller actually says 900x, I think he's being cagey about that last digit. Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 04-06-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Probably not the hardware, but the economy, health, or some other reason.

Doctor/hospital bills following extensive surgery and then having the hospital make you a one-time only good deal [like 1/3 of your bill to settle in 30 days] will do it...that's how I lost my AutoMag, Harley, JPR Wildcat, Bridgeport, South Bend, Miller, etc...

Low starting price + no reserve guarantees you'll get some $$$ out of it quick...

alvin · 04-06-2012, 10:56 PM

The same gun is listed on GA, s/n 9004. For some reason, seller decided to hide a digit on GB.

At least, another nice one will be sold on this no reserve auction. Many bidders before 4/15 is unlikely though.

Curly1 · 04-07-2012, 12:34 AM

Or he just had a typo.

drbuster · 04-08-2012, 12:03 PM

Just as an aside, I don't see the 99% condition! I see alot of wear on the gun.

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04-06-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Probably not the hardware, but the economy, health, or some other reason.

04-06-2012, 09:57 AM	#3
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	The pictures don't show the SN's very well, the one on the rear toggle, doesn't look like 00 to me, more like 04 or 06. He does say it is all matching and SN 900, but I would want to make sure before buying or bidding. Vern

04-06-2012, 10:56 PM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The same gun is listed on GA, s/n 9004. For some reason, seller decided to hide a digit on GB. At least, another nice one will be sold on this no reserve auction. Many bidders before 4/15 is unlikely though.

04-08-2012, 12:03 PM	#9
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Just as an aside, I don't see the 99% condition! I see alot of wear on the gun.