This rifle appears to be unfired or extremely well cared for. Tag says $395.
Should I buy or price too high?
Should I buy or price too high?
Traditions Hawken .50 on consignment at local gun shop
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Phil Coffins
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To high for me.
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See if they will negotiate the price. Do you know how long it has been for sale in the store ? You might mention in your own way about freeing up shelf space for other items that might move faster.
First, ask to handle the rifle. CHECK THE BARREL to see if it’s loaded. Have a small flashlight with you too. Check the cup under the hammer face to see if it has been fired and if the hammer hits the percussion cap squarely. With permission, check the triggers to make sure they operate properly. Move around the rifle like it was your own…
Ask the store to call the owner to see if he would be willing to lower the price. Have two offers ready. Make your first bid slightly below what you are willing to pay. Think about $ 245.00 or $ 250.00. If the owner accepts, that’s good. The shop owner will still get a fee for the sale, plus freed up shelf space. If the owner doesn’t accept, ask if they have a counter offer. Always have cash…. If you are willing to pay $ 275.00 or $ 280.00, consider that as your counter offer. If that isn’t accepted, leave your name and number for both owner and storekeeper, in case they change their mind. Then walk away.
I was in a gun shop a few summers ago. There was a large collection of pristine, never fired, complete with the boxes and paperwork, Second Generation Colt revolvers being sold on consignment. I spotted two that I was interested in. I took my time and asked a few questions. The shop owner told me the prices were firm. I asked if he would lower the price for a multi gun purchase. He said he might be willing to consider, but would have to call the gun owner before accepting any offer. I told him I would wait for the phone call. He walked away and then stopped. Turning back to me he asked what my offer was. I gave him a figure for two revolvers. He looked a little unhappy and said he would call, but doubted the owner would accept.
He called the owner’s house. The wife answered the phone…. He told her about the offer. I could hear her say over the phone to “sell them”. He asked what he should put on the sales receipt, she said to put her name on the receipt as giving approval for the sale. The co-owner of the shop asked was said on the phone. Then he just nodded and said “ok, put that on the receipt”.
I walked out paying $ 15.00 each, over the original sale price for the revolvers.
First, ask to handle the rifle. CHECK THE BARREL to see if it’s loaded. Have a small flashlight with you too. Check the cup under the hammer face to see if it has been fired and if the hammer hits the percussion cap squarely. With permission, check the triggers to make sure they operate properly. Move around the rifle like it was your own…
Ask the store to call the owner to see if he would be willing to lower the price. Have two offers ready. Make your first bid slightly below what you are willing to pay. Think about $ 245.00 or $ 250.00. If the owner accepts, that’s good. The shop owner will still get a fee for the sale, plus freed up shelf space. If the owner doesn’t accept, ask if they have a counter offer. Always have cash…. If you are willing to pay $ 275.00 or $ 280.00, consider that as your counter offer. If that isn’t accepted, leave your name and number for both owner and storekeeper, in case they change their mind. Then walk away.
I was in a gun shop a few summers ago. There was a large collection of pristine, never fired, complete with the boxes and paperwork, Second Generation Colt revolvers being sold on consignment. I spotted two that I was interested in. I took my time and asked a few questions. The shop owner told me the prices were firm. I asked if he would lower the price for a multi gun purchase. He said he might be willing to consider, but would have to call the gun owner before accepting any offer. I told him I would wait for the phone call. He walked away and then stopped. Turning back to me he asked what my offer was. I gave him a figure for two revolvers. He looked a little unhappy and said he would call, but doubted the owner would accept.
He called the owner’s house. The wife answered the phone…. He told her about the offer. I could hear her say over the phone to “sell them”. He asked what he should put on the sales receipt, she said to put her name on the receipt as giving approval for the sale. The co-owner of the shop asked was said on the phone. Then he just nodded and said “ok, put that on the receipt”.
I walked out paying $ 15.00 each, over the original sale price for the revolvers.
275 would be better. It's most likely been shot. 395, May as well spend a few bucks more and buy new
