What Would You Do.....

Single Six · February 8, 2012, 08:59 PM

...If you were looking for a gun that went out of production some time ago, and you really want it to be NIB, and you come across one at a local gun store. BUT, you know that the big gun show is coming up in a few months, where you MIGHT find the now-discontinued-but-still-NIB piece you want, but at a cheaper price than the one you found at the store. Whichever way you go, one of two things can happen: If you buy the one at the gun store now, you might see it at the gun show in a few months at a better price, and end up kicking yourself for not waiting. On the other hand, if you don't buy the one at the store, and then later go to the gun show in search of a better deal, you might not find one there at all...THEN you get to kick yourself for not buying it at the store when you had the chance! You really want this gun, you really want it brand new. The one at the store probably won't be there for long. The gun show looms, but still three more months to go. Decision time. What would you do?

jhenry · February 8, 2012, 09:02 PM

Buy it. Right now.

kinggabby · February 8, 2012, 09:13 PM

As I tell my wife why pass up a sure fire for a possibility? I mean yeah you might find one at a gun show. But if you have one available... I would buy now then to say later I wish I had not passed it up.

hoytinak · February 8, 2012, 09:16 PM

I'd buy it now. Our gunshows here are so bad that IF you did found it there, it'd prolly cost twice as much.

Rspeters · February 8, 2012, 09:21 PM

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush...buy it now.

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Nitesites · February 8, 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoytinak

I'd buy it now. Our gunshows here are so bad that IF you did found it there, it'd prolly cost twice as much.

My sentiments as well. BUY, BUY, BUY!

MTT TL · February 8, 2012, 09:27 PM

Buy it, take it to the gun show and sell it for twice as much?

Has all the elements of win right there.

Single Six · February 8, 2012, 09:39 PM

Thanks for all replies thus far. Yes, the described situation is the very one I'm facing now, and my gut instinct, and every co-worker I've shared this with, have all said the same as you guys: BUY IT NOW. In all likelihood, I will, and most likely this weekend [upcoming tax refund, don't ya know

]. Still, I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.

Chuck M · February 8, 2012, 09:43 PM

BUY BUY BUY!...sorry

But really, if it is an item I know for a fact I want and have the money for it then the most I will wait is 1 day maybe 2. If you have the feeling it will be gone soon then you should be in the car right now.

Three months is a very long time my friend.

TriumphGuy · February 8, 2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

I'd buy it now. Our gunshows here are so bad that IF you did found it there, it'd prolly cost twice as much.

Pretty much. About the only thing I go to gun shows for anymore is to sell something of my own or kill time. It's easy to undercut the overpriced guns on the tables and still make more than you would on consignment somewhere.

mooney1el · February 8, 2012, 09:59 PM

By both of them; then you average price may be less than your original purchase, or it could be higher, but either way you have the power of volume purchases working for you.

MLeake · February 8, 2012, 10:03 PM

I'd buy the one now, and, if you find one at a really sweet price at the gun show, buy it too.

Odds are, if you keep them in nice shape, you can sell one at a profit sometime down the road, after you've had it in your collection for a while.

Or, you have a spare. One to keep semi-pristine, and the other to shoot.

gyvel · February 8, 2012, 10:06 PM

Look at it this way: In all likelihood, whatever you see at a gun show is going to be higher. If it isn't, you spent an extra, say, $50.00. Now, what is that in the grand scheme of things? A carton of cigarettes? A couple dinners out? A few DVDs that you will watch a couple of times and then put them on the shelf?

Go for it.

Standing Wolf · February 8, 2012, 10:08 PM

I'd buy it and skip the gun show.

pendennis · February 8, 2012, 10:11 PM

Two years ago, I passed on a S&W Model 65, 3" barrel. Most of the next two years have been spent trying to find one.

The dealer had a Model 66-1, 2.5" bbl; and a Model 65. I figured I only needed the Model 66.

Never again.

WV_gunner · February 9, 2012, 07:04 PM

Since you want something new thats discontinued, buy it the first chance you get.

AllenJ · February 9, 2012, 07:29 PM

Single Six wrote:

Quote:

In all likelihood, I will, and most likely this weekend

To many "likes" in that sentence Single Six.....buy it! If it's something you really want and know there is a chance you won't see it at the gun show why take a chance.

thedaddycat · February 9, 2012, 09:55 PM

Buy it from the LGS now and if you find one at the gun show buy it too. How will she ever know the difference between them?

rtpzwms · February 9, 2012, 10:27 PM

Bird in the hand... nuf said

CajunBass · February 9, 2012, 11:01 PM

The best way to make sure you never see another one, is to pass on the one in front of you. It never fails.

A couple of months ago, I paid too much for a, as best I can tell, unfired, five screw, Smith & Wesson M&P 38, with a 2" barrel, from 1955/56, in the original box. I was tempted to pass it up but my wife asked me "When was the last time you saw one like it?" I said I never had. She then asked "When do you expect to see another one?"

I took it.

Single Six · February 9, 2012, 11:40 PM

Okay, guys...looks like it's unanimous. I've called the dealer at the aforementioned gun store; he's put the gun aside for me, and I plan to pick it up this weekend. A sincere thanks to all of you for helping me make this decision!

B.N.Real · February 9, 2012, 11:46 PM

For 25 years,I wanted a 1908 Colt 380.

When the economy dumped several years ago,a pristine one came to a gunshop for $750.

I dragged my donkey and let it get away.

If you see what you want and you really want it and it's been discontinued,you better buy it.

You can always make another hundred dollars.

You can't always find another special handgun opportunity.

Single Six · February 11, 2012, 04:40 PM

Went to the gun store today and followed through with it. That NIB P-90 is no longer there; it now resides with me. When I go to the gun show in a few months, I'll just make a point of NOT looking at any P-90s I happen to see..that way, I'll never see if I could have had it cheaper!

Thanks again for the input, all.

hermannr · February 12, 2012, 12:24 AM

40 some years ago there was a model pistol that I wanted. Money was a bit tight, but I could have afforded it if I really wanted to. They wanted $68 if I remember correctly.

That particular model was discontinued about 5 years later...but I still wanted one. Well, I'm retired now, all the kids are done with college and have families of their own...so I went out looking for that pistol again, NIB if at all possible...almost $1,000 now...

Skans · February 13, 2012, 03:04 PM

Depends. If it's a NIB 1957 Colt Python, buy it now. If its a New In Box Lorcin 380 - wait for the gun show.

February 8, 2012, 08:59 PM	#1
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	What Would You Do..... ...If you were looking for a gun that went out of production some time ago, and you really want it to be NIB, and you come across one at a local gun store. BUT, you know that the big gun show is coming up in a few months, where you MIGHT find the now-discontinued-but-still-NIB piece you want, but at a cheaper price than the one you found at the store. Whichever way you go, one of two things can happen: If you buy the one at the gun store now, you might see it at the gun show in a few months at a better price, and end up kicking yourself for not waiting. On the other hand, if you don't buy the one at the store, and then later go to the gun show in search of a better deal, you might not find one there at all...THEN you get to kick yourself for not buying it at the store when you had the chance! You really want this gun, you really want it brand new. The one at the store probably won't be there for long. The gun show looms, but still three more months to go. Decision time. What would you do? Last edited by Single Six; February 8, 2012 at 09:45 PM.

February 8, 2012, 09:02 PM	#2
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,840	Buy it. Right now. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

February 8, 2012, 09:27 PM	#7
MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,779	Buy it, take it to the gun show and sell it for twice as much? Has all the elements of win right there. __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

February 8, 2012, 09:39 PM	#8
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	Thanks for all replies thus far. Yes, the described situation is the very one I'm facing now, and my gut instinct, and every co-worker I've shared this with, have all said the same as you guys: BUY IT NOW. In all likelihood, I will, and most likely this weekend [upcoming tax refund, don't ya know]. Still, I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.

February 8, 2012, 10:08 PM	#14
Standing Wolf Member in memoriam Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,649	I'd buy it and skip the gun show. __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die of natural causes.

February 8, 2012, 09:13 PM	#3
kinggabby Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 502	As I tell my wife why pass up a sure fire for a possibility? I mean yeah you might find one at a gun show. But if you have one available... I would buy now then to say later I wish I had not passed it up.

February 8, 2012, 09:16 PM	#4
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I'd buy it now. Our gunshows here are so bad that IF you did found it there, it'd prolly cost twice as much.

February 8, 2012, 09:21 PM	#5
Rspeters Member Join Date: February 8, 2011 Posts: 72	a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush...buy it now. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

February 8, 2012, 09:43 PM	#9
Chuck M Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 34	BUY BUY BUY!...sorry But really, if it is an item I know for a fact I want and have the money for it then the most I will wait is 1 day maybe 2. If you have the feeling it will be gone soon then you should be in the car right now. Three months is a very long time my friend.

February 8, 2012, 09:59 PM	#11
mooney1el Member Join Date: November 30, 2011 Posts: 22	By both of them; then you average price may be less than your original purchase, or it could be higher, but either way you have the power of volume purchases working for you.

February 8, 2012, 10:03 PM	#12
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I'd buy the one now, and, if you find one at a really sweet price at the gun show, buy it too. Odds are, if you keep them in nice shape, you can sell one at a profit sometime down the road, after you've had it in your collection for a while. Or, you have a spare. One to keep semi-pristine, and the other to shoot.

February 8, 2012, 10:06 PM	#13
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Look at it this way: In all likelihood, whatever you see at a gun show is going to be higher. If it isn't, you spent an extra, say, $50.00. Now, what is that in the grand scheme of things? A carton of cigarettes? A couple dinners out? A few DVDs that you will watch a couple of times and then put them on the shelf? Go for it.

February 8, 2012, 10:11 PM	#15
pendennis Junior member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 572	Buy now Two years ago, I passed on a S&W Model 65, 3" barrel. Most of the next two years have been spent trying to find one. The dealer had a Model 66-1, 2.5" bbl; and a Model 65. I figured I only needed the Model 66. Never again.

February 9, 2012, 07:04 PM	#16
WV_gunner Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2011 Location: WV Posts: 938	Since you want something new thats discontinued, buy it the first chance you get.

February 9, 2012, 09:55 PM	#18
thedaddycat Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2011 Posts: 388	Buy it from the LGS now and if you find one at the gun show buy it too. How will she ever know the difference between them?

February 9, 2012, 10:27 PM	#19
rtpzwms Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2010 Location: OTS Posts: 1,035	Bird in the hand... nuf said

February 9, 2012, 11:01 PM	#20
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,789	The best way to make sure you never see another one, is to pass on the one in front of you. It never fails. A couple of months ago, I paid too much for a, as best I can tell, unfired, five screw, Smith & Wesson M&P 38, with a 2" barrel, from 1955/56, in the original box. I was tempted to pass it up but my wife asked me "When was the last time you saw one like it?" I said I never had. She then asked "When do you expect to see another one?" I took it. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

February 9, 2012, 11:40 PM	#21
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	Okay, guys...looks like it's unanimous. I've called the dealer at the aforementioned gun store; he's put the gun aside for me, and I plan to pick it up this weekend. A sincere thanks to all of you for helping me make this decision!

February 9, 2012, 11:46 PM	#22
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	For 25 years,I wanted a 1908 Colt 380. When the economy dumped several years ago,a pristine one came to a gunshop for $750. I dragged my donkey and let it get away. If you see what you want and you really want it and it's been discontinued,you better buy it. You can always make another hundred dollars. You can't always find another special handgun opportunity.

February 11, 2012, 04:40 PM	#23
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	Went to the gun store today and followed through with it. That NIB P-90 is no longer there; it now resides with me. When I go to the gun show in a few months, I'll just make a point of NOT looking at any P-90s I happen to see..that way, I'll never see if I could have had it cheaper! Thanks again for the input, all.

February 12, 2012, 12:24 AM	#24
hermannr Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Posts: 730	40 some years ago there was a model pistol that I wanted. Money was a bit tight, but I could have afforded it if I really wanted to. They wanted $68 if I remember correctly. That particular model was discontinued about 5 years later...but I still wanted one. Well, I'm retired now, all the kids are done with college and have families of their own...so I went out looking for that pistol again, NIB if at all possible...almost $1,000 now...

February 13, 2012, 03:04 PM	#25
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,332	Depends. If it's a NIB 1957 Colt Python, buy it now. If its a New In Box Lorcin 380 - wait for the gun show.