Who is to say what's collectable and what isn't? I would say that there's a good argument to be made that pre-ban guns ARE collectable. They can be transferred to more states legally than any other "assault" rifle.
And who is to say what is a good deal and what isn't?
Some people's time has a high dollar value to them. So, by saving time doing research and shopping around, going to gun shows, surfing internet forums, etc. --- they might just buy something like this if it's set up the way they want. Rather than spend thousands of dollars worth of their time on research, they can trade stocks, or do whatever they do, to make tons of money.
The point? The point is that it's really easy for people to characterize sellers as "scumbags" who "take advantage" of poor little unknowing dummies. But, you guys don't know either the seller or the potential buyer - nor their reasons for selling or buying.
Now. I sell stuff cheap - just because I'm not in the business of selling firearms or accessories - and I don't want to waste time doing so. I'd rather just stick to my profession. So, am I a dummy for selling BELOW market prices?
Also, someone might offer me something for one of my Colts. But, you know what? I wouldn't sell them for anywhere near market price. I don't care what the going price is, I'm happy with my rifles and I'm keeping them.
So, I could imagine thinking that I wouldn't mind selling one - IF AND ONLY IF someone wanted it enough to pay a high premium. So, what would be wrong with offering it for sale?
I'm not talking about liars or anything like that. I'm just talking about sellers asking high prices. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT!
Just let people make their own decisions - that's all I'm saying. There's no need to vilify sellers or buyers like these.