Trigger Mike Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I was shipping a rifle I sold and while there a guy walks in with a Colt 4 inch 1991 with plastic case and the remnants of the card board box and the shop gives him 350 and made him feel like he was getting a deal at that price. Told him only the gov't model was in demand. What is that gun really worth? Seemed in good shape from a distance. I felt bad for the guy. I was hoping he would turn it down and I would chase him down outside and do better.
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I was shipping a rifle I sold and while there a guy walks in with a Colt 4 inch 1991 with plastic case and the remnants of the card board box and the shop gives him 350 and made him feel like he was getting a deal at that price. Told him only the gov't model was in demand. What is that gun really worth? Seemed in good shape from a distance. I felt bad for the guy. I was hoping he would turn it down and I would chase him down outside and do better. Remember that a pawn shop can't come close to paying full retail for anything. Generous ones will offer about 50%.
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Hope he at least got a good kiss when the deal was done Cheers, LG
ShadowCatcher Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Hope he at least got a good kiss when the deal was done Cheers, LG Or at least lubed . . . .
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 If you think you'll get a high price for anything at a pawn shop, you're going to be disappointed. They're in the business of making money. That's the way it' always been. The only thing I'd sell to a pawn shop is something I didn't care about and that cost me virtually nothing. Bottom line is...if you don't like the offer, just walk.
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 The pawn shop will easily try to sell the pistol for $550 (at the least) Try and do your homework on an item before brokering with a pawn shop. Like was mentioned, like any business, they are in it to make money (alot of it) GG ~
Trigger Mike Posted June 15, 2011 Author Posted June 15, 2011 I called him back today to ask him how much the shipping cost was for the gun he shipped for me and then asked him if I could buy the Colt 1991 he took in while I was there. He said he had to hold it 30 days, but would probably let me have it for 425-450. we shall see.
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I called him back today to ask him how much the shipping cost was for the gun he shipped for me and then asked him if I could buy the Colt 1991 he took in while I was there. He said he had to hold it 30 days, but would probably let me have it for 425-450. we shall see. Cool....good price for a pawn shop transaction. GG ~
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I called him back today to ask him how much the shipping cost was for the gun he shipped for me and then asked him if I could buy the Colt 1991 he took in while I was there. He said he had to hold it 30 days, but would probably let me have it for 425-450. we shall see. I'd keep on top of that!
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I called him back today to ask him how much the shipping cost was for the gun he shipped for me and then asked him if I could buy the Colt 1991 he took in while I was there. He said he had to hold it 30 days, but would probably let me have it for 425-450. we shall see. He makes his money back, with a profit, quickly. You can bet that if it goes into his display case the price will be higher because he knows it will sit longer. Also, since people always dicker in a pawn shop, if he has it out for $550, someone will offer $450, he can then come down to $500, or even $475, and the buyer thinks he is getting a good deal. Heck, you might want to go down and see if he will take your cash now to lock in that price.
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