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tsanford405 · 02-03-2007, 08:56 PM

Are there actually good deals to be had on places such as gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com? I look for deals, but I can never find anything. I have found way better deals at gun dealer websites with static pricing. I even found the best deal for my XD45 at Cabela's. ($430). I have looked quite a bit, and it seems like even the used guns are over priced. Have you guys had good luck with these sites. Do I just suck at finding deals on here?

XDthunder · 02-04-2007, 12:37 AM

Auction sites have turned the way of gun shows bud good deals are really hard to find. But, thats not to say that they are not out there cause i have found a few. Its kinda like the best lookin girl back when you were in school there was only one and everybody else wanted her too...lol

66rambler · 02-04-2007, 05:41 AM

Hi Tsanford,

I have to agree that auctions and gunshows don't have the deals aplenty that they used to have, but if you put enough time in, you can get some great deals.

I kept looking and searching Gunbroker and Auction Arms for a first issue Colt Det. Special for quite a while before I snagged one in near perfect condition for half of what they normally go for. I was just lucky that no one else picked up on it till the auction ended. One of my all time best deals.

Also got several other good but not great deals there. I have found that some of the best deals can be found in the classifieds on forums like this one. Ya have to be real quick to get them though.

66

ichy_trigger · 02-04-2007, 05:55 AM

I jut bought a Remington 870 on gunbroker for a disgustingly low price. You have to kee your eyes open and be very vigilant. I used to think the same as you but I finally found my deal.

B. Adams · 02-04-2007, 09:00 PM

I got a great deal on a 1300 on Guns America, but it took a lot of looking around. I think there are deals out there, but they're tough to come by.

On the other hand, I just sold a handgun on Gunbroker and got a good price for it, so I guess it goes both ways.

That said, I've come across more deals by looking around locally at pawn shops and catching the sales at the big stores. There's a deal to be had somewhere, you just have to know what to look for. It's all about keeping your eyes open, whether you're online or in the local gun shop.

02-03-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
tsanford405 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	Auction Site Prices Are there actually good deals to be had on places such as gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com? I look for deals, but I can never find anything. I have found way better deals at gun dealer websites with static pricing. I even found the best deal for my XD45 at Cabela's. ($430). I have looked quite a bit, and it seems like even the used guns are over priced. Have you guys had good luck with these sites. Do I just suck at finding deals on here? __________________ Finally out of college so I can afford toys! My new toys since May, 2006. SA XD-45, 4" Dark Earth Remington 870 Express 12 ga. Ruger Mark II M77 7mm Stainless Steel Colt 1911 Model ( Manuf. 1918 ) Colt Woodsman Series 1 (Pre-War) .22 Eastern Arms .410 Model 1929

02-04-2007, 12:37 AM	#2
XDthunder XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	Auction sites have turned the way of gun shows bud good deals are really hard to find. But, thats not to say that they are not out there cause i have found a few. Its kinda like the best lookin girl back when you were in school there was only one and everybody else wanted her too...lol __________________ Any pistol or rifle takes a big step on my ladder of judgment if it WORKS.

02-04-2007, 05:41 AM	#3
66rambler XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 57	Hi Tsanford, I have to agree that auctions and gunshows don't have the deals aplenty that they used to have, but if you put enough time in, you can get some great deals. I kept looking and searching Gunbroker and Auction Arms for a first issue Colt Det. Special for quite a while before I snagged one in near perfect condition for half of what they normally go for. I was just lucky that no one else picked up on it till the auction ended. One of my all time best deals. Also got several other good but not great deals there. I have found that some of the best deals can be found in the classifieds on forums like this one. Ya have to be real quick to get them though. 66 __________________ Freedom aint free ! Thank you Vets and current warriors!

02-04-2007, 05:55 AM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	I jut bought a Remington 870 on gunbroker for a disgustingly low price. You have to kee your eyes open and be very vigilant. I used to think the same as you but I finally found my deal. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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02-04-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
B. Adams XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vermillion, SD Posts: 27	I got a great deal on a 1300 on Guns America, but it took a lot of looking around. I think there are deals out there, but they're tough to come by. On the other hand, I just sold a handgun on Gunbroker and got a good price for it, so I guess it goes both ways. That said, I've come across more deals by looking around locally at pawn shops and catching the sales at the big stores. There's a deal to be had somewhere, you just have to know what to look for. It's all about keeping your eyes open, whether you're online or in the local gun shop.