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dyl · January 4, 2012, 08:34 PM

I kind of disagree that wear comes with age automatically.

There are collectors of firearms who have kept old guns in great condition. Or maybe a more common example: safe queens. They don't get scrapes unless they are taken out and used.

My opinion: Wear comes naturally with use over time.

This analogy may not apply to firearms, but if you buy a new car you don't demand that no one has sat in the seat, no one has touched the door knob. But we would raise the point when we inspect the exterior/interior about defects in the paint/finish, and scratches. Then ask the value to be compensated for.

January 4, 2012, 08:34 PM	#15
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	I kind of disagree that wear comes with age automatically. There are collectors of firearms who have kept old guns in great condition. Or maybe a more common example: safe queens. They don't get scrapes unless they are taken out and used. My opinion: Wear comes naturally with use over time. This analogy may not apply to firearms, but if you buy a new car you don't demand that no one has sat in the seat, no one has touched the door knob. But we would raise the point when we inspect the exterior/interior about defects in the paint/finish, and scratches. Then ask the value to be compensated for.