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Post by tncritter on Feb 13, 2014 14:37:04 GMT -5
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Post by tncritter on Mar 1, 2014 14:54:32 GMT -5
Well 83 people have looked at this post might be about everyone on this forum and not a single comment. I am no expert on rifles and this is one that I have no more use for. If the price is out of bounds I would like to know. Thought it was a good price without taxes and such, maybe not?? Just looking for any feedback, I will not be insulted.
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Post by jerryray on Mar 1, 2014 15:39:19 GMT -5
I'm not a price expert. For me $700 is a lot and not an obvious bargain, so I would really need to have been looking for one for a while with no luck. I don't think it's out of bounds or anything, just not what I'm looking for. Now if that was .357/20ga, then maybe because I'm looking for one at the right price.
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Post by chuckles on Mar 1, 2014 17:44:40 GMT -5
There has been one on Gunbroker for three weeks now with a buy now at 660.00. Has not sold through three auction cycles so 600.00 might be a little ambitious. Highest the bidding has gotten is 585.00 so maybe not that ambitious. I have been watching auctions since I bought a 24V-A a couple months ago and they are all over the place. I think you will have to be patient if you want to get 600.00. Someone will bite eventually.
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Post by cas on Mar 2, 2014 16:57:04 GMT -5
My view of it is this… when they were new, they were selling for about $650 on Gunbroker. That was the going asking price, I don't know if anyone was buying. I don't think many were, which is part of what killed off the 24 from production.
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Post by thehunteriam on Mar 2, 2014 18:36:58 GMT -5
I had one of these once, and when I needed rent money it was the first sold. It was heavy, awkward and the barrels were not regulated well on my gun. After that, I went with the old school 24's when money situations got better  |
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Post by scott on Mar 4, 2014 16:16:44 GMT -5
The used gun market is pretty funny these days. I've seen a lot of people asking for new or even higher than new prices for used guns in the last few years, all with no obvious explanation. I will say that some people must be paying those prices or the trend would have collapsed by now, but as a general rule when I buy guns I apply the same math that I do for anything else used: An item in good condition is worth about half of the price for a comparable new version. The only exception are highly collectible or desirably customized items, which the 24 really isn't.
When I went shopping for my 24 I set a practical limit of $250 for myself (I was looking for a rough example though) with the idea that a fair price for a decent example would be about $350-400. That doesn't mean someone else wouldn't pay more, but I can only speak for myself.
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Post by vancmike on Mar 17, 2014 11:46:21 GMT -5
....as a general rule when I buy guns I apply the same math that I do for anything else used: An item in good condition is worth about half of the price for a comparable new version. The only exception are highly collectible or desirably customized items, which the 24 really isn't..........except I wouldn't own any S&W or Colt revolvers if I followed that rule (I guess those might fall into the 'highly collectible' category). I agree about the later years' Mdl 24 production. The (only) one I ever shot needed barrel regulation and the composite stock felt like it had lead chunks tucked away somewhere. Very unwieldy and inaccurate. It's as if Savage really didn't care about quality at that point. And....let's face it: the market for combination firearms has never been that robust in the US. Sure, members of this forum love 'em. But we are a small minority in the firearms world! 
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Post by cw on Mar 17, 2014 13:12:24 GMT -5
It's a nice gun. SOMEONE will fork over the Ching.... I won't say it's too much. I won't say it's not worth that. But It's too much for me. It's not "different" enough from what I have. I passed on a very nice 222/20g prefering a 223 or 30/30 or better yet a 357 over 20 or better yet 12 ga. This 30/30/20 was perfect fit at very good time. As a reloader the 30 cal is far better option. As I can load it from mouse fart lead bullet at 1000 fps to biggest game I'll ever need to shoot at close range. The 22 CF is little more limiting but maybe better if you think 223 will always be found where others may not. Some reality there I agree. Anyhow you didn't ask that.  . I suggest if you don't need $$ stay the coarse and advertise more. It's not a rediculious price. IMHO. Advertise more someone will have to have it. If you must sell quick at 5-6 it's gonna move faster again JMHO. CW |
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Post by scott on Mar 17, 2014 15:45:33 GMT -5
.....except I wouldn't own any S&W or Colt revolvers if I followed that rule (I guess those might fall into the 'highly collectible' category). Unless of course you're willing to pass guns that sellers won't negotiate on, haggle, wait, shop around, and play sellers off against each other. I don't buy a lot of used guns, but to date the most I've ever paid for one was $175 (my Savage model 110 30-06). I usually operate in good faith as a seller (meaning I don't try to wring every penny of value out of things I sell), I've had far better luck pricing things fairly close to the middle of the market and being honest about how much I'm willing to negotiate than I have by starting at the top of the market and waiting for one of the few people willing to pay that price to come around. Maybe missed out on a couple of dollars, but then again I usually make the sale and move on with my life fairly quickly and in good conscience. |
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Post by tncritter on Mar 26, 2014 10:07:19 GMT -5
Hey I wanted to thank all you members that replied to my post .
The information has been very useful and I am trying to get the link changed to reflect a new price.
I was thinking about $500.00 without the Nikon glass, I can always use good glass and this scope can take a beating.
Anyway I really just wanted to thank the forum for caring and being helpful.
I am in no rush to sell so I will just wait I am sure that someone wants a great shooting gun although a bit heavy for the field.
Both barrels shoot straight but of coarse the shotgun shots low to the scope due to sighting in with the .223.
I had the trigger re-worked and now pulls smoothly at 3.5 lbs. so it has good ergonomics.
Thanks again for being there.
TNCritter
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Post by tncritter on Mar 26, 2014 17:29:42 GMT -5
I just wanted you all to know that the gun has been sold.
Thanks for all your help and inputs especially Cas who put the page up for me.
Thanks Again
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. I suggest if you don't need $$ stay the coarse and advertise more. It's not a rediculious price. IMHO. Advertise more someone will have to have it. 