Possible purchase. What would you do?

StukaJU87 · March 4, 2013, 02:32 AM

Hey guys, got a real dilemma on my hands. I've been trying to find a Winchester SXP Camp/Field Combo for a few months now with no luck. I found a lightly used one for $350 but its not local, so I would have to have it shipped to a local FFL.

The problem is, after all the fees and shipping, I'm looking at around $430. That's more than a new one costs, if you can find one.

I saw some going for $420ish NIB on gunbroker at the beginning of February, but I didnt have the green light from the wife.

I've also seen that stores are starting to charge around $400 for the standard SXP, which is about $70 more than they were before Christmas.

So my question is, should I swallow my pride and pay more for a used shotgun?
Or wait and hope I can find another one?

Evan Thomas · March 4, 2013, 01:15 PM

How badly do you want it?

StukaJU87 · March 4, 2013, 05:37 PM

Bad enough that if it were local, I'd buy it in a second.

The only reason I'm questioning it it because it's not local. I've never bought a firearm over the internet or without holding it first. So I'm a little nervous about buying something without seeing it in person. Plus, I'm really worried about being taken for a ride and not getting anything for my money.

Any advice?

shootniron · March 4, 2013, 05:44 PM

Do it...they are great guns and not really common in my area.JMO

March 4, 2013, 02:32 AM	#1
StukaJU87 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2011 Posts: 256	Possible purchase. What would you do? Hey guys, got a real dilemma on my hands. I've been trying to find a Winchester SXP Camp/Field Combo for a few months now with no luck. I found a lightly used one for $350 but its not local, so I would have to have it shipped to a local FFL. The problem is, after all the fees and shipping, I'm looking at around $430. That's more than a new one costs, if you can find one. I saw some going for $420ish NIB on gunbroker at the beginning of February, but I didnt have the green light from the wife. I've also seen that stores are starting to charge around $400 for the standard SXP, which is about $70 more than they were before Christmas. So my question is, should I swallow my pride and pay more for a used shotgun? Or wait and hope I can find another one?

March 4, 2013, 01:15 PM	#2
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	How badly do you want it? __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.

March 4, 2013, 05:37 PM	#3
StukaJU87 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2011 Posts: 256	Bad enough that if it were local, I'd buy it in a second. The only reason I'm questioning it it because it's not local. I've never bought a firearm over the internet or without holding it first. So I'm a little nervous about buying something without seeing it in person. Plus, I'm really worried about being taken for a ride and not getting anything for my money. Any advice?

March 4, 2013, 05:44 PM	#4
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	Do it...they are great guns and not really common in my area.JMO