used guns more $ than new ones

A used firearm is mostly an older make and model. Pending condition, it is better made, and and overall a quality firearm.

And the seller knowing that, takes that in consideration.

Today's modern firearm manufactureres, their quality control has dimminished.
All because of cutting back on certain costly materials.
Unfortunatly their prices have'nt.

Just like in the Auto industry.
 
A lot of it seems to be their attempt at a long shot...at a show, if they manage to sell just one, they can pay for their entire trip there, so they only need one sucker. Some may be in denial or living in the past a bit (e.g. the guys with the used LCP on the table for $459 apparently believing they're still in high demand and short supply...and never walk the show to see all the places selling new ones for $279-$299)...or WWB ammunition for $50 a box. Shoot, maybe some customers who come through still think that's the case and pay it, and that's all they need to keep the practice up.

Ironically, these are typically the tables where I hear them griping about how poor the show is and that no one is buying anything.
 
When I am in places around the world and buy things like art work, beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder and before I start to wheel and deal, I determine in my mind what I am willing to pay for that particular piece of art. If I get the shop keeper to meet my price, I am a happy camper. If he refuses to come down to my price, then I have had some fun negotiating and as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I have had my fun and walk away only to find something somewhere else and play the game again.
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I do exactly the same thing. The chase is as much fun as the item.
Find something at a gunshow that is interesting or potential trading fodder and I give it a shot for making a deal.
Win some, lose some, but it is always fun.:)
 
I paid more for my used, old school, slabside, adjustable sight Browning Buckmark than the cost of a new Buckmark... simply because:

1) I liked it better
2) it had 2 mags
3) original manual included
4) the purchase supported local labor, via local jobs, at a local gun shop. Plus, the purchase initiated a good relationship with them
5) came with a holster
6) the gun shop offered some interesting insight regarding accuracy, reliability, and resale value of .22 autoloading pistols that I appreciate

To me, there is value in a good gun but there is also value in a good relationship with a great local gun shop and their excellent advice.
 
An older used gun may have been manufactured in a different country than a new one and thus more sought after. Example - earlier Brownings were made in Belgium rather than Japan and often sell at higher prices than the new ones.
 
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