<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Blonde:
Doug, why give him more?[/quote]
Mr. Blonde,
I'm always looking for a good deal, and if I buy from a business, I generally get the lowest price I can. But I don't feel the guy I bought this from really knew what it was worth. He didn't speak English very well, and the dealer had just given him a speech that convinced him his gun was practically worthless.
Even the dealer commented that I got a great deal when he saw the gun. I don't think he'd even opened the box - he apparently assumed it was your basic Jennings-style "gut gun" when he saw the brand. When he saw that it was a little nicer, with exposed hammer, decent sights, what looks like a satin chrome finish, etc, I think he realized it was worth more than $10.
Anyway, if I hadn't been a little nervous about it turning out to be stolen or a lemon, I'd have just given him $25 or so for it on the spot. I think that would still be a great deal for me, without him feeling like he gave it away for the cost of a couple of Big Macs.
I agree that he's an adult, and he named his price, so I don't feel obligated to pay more. But I also don't like the feeling that I've taken advantage of someone's ignorance (and possible mis-information supplied by the dealer).
Doug
