There is something to be said for owning guns that you don't have to fret so much over. And I own both varieties (pristine and well worn) and I love them all for different reasons. In the end, I prefer well worn guns because IMHO the wear tells a story. And as stated, I don't worry if they get bumped or a bit more worn.
Sort of like buying a brand new pickup truck. I know a guy with a $60k 3/4 GMC. He doesn't even haul potting soil with it because he doesn't want to hurt it!
OTH, I could care less if my near 20 year old dented up Yukon gets smacked by a 2x4 or has a bag of cow pooh spill in the back.
A couple of my favorite, well worn guns with loads of character:
