The 75% Rule > General Firearm Discussion

Posted: 3/26/2008 7:57:08 PM EDT

Normally when I buy NIB firearms I try to get them for 75% (or less) of the MSRP. It seems to be a good way to determine my price range. I also like to compare to Bud's Gun shop. They seem to have decent prices as well. For me:

<75% = Good deal
75% = Didn't get ripped off
>75% = No go

However, lately it seems everything I want I can't find for my "magic" 75% mark. Anyone else notice this? Just part of the "recession"? Got a different way to determine reasonable prices?

Posted: 3/26/2008 8:41:55 PM EDT

[#1]

depends on the manufacturer, doesn't work for all of them. With some you're going to have to pay close to MSRP, others you can get for more than 30% off.

Posted: 3/27/2008 4:17:32 AM EDT

[#2]

Working with Mercedes, Maserati, Bentley, and Rolls Royce has taught me a few things. One of them is "deals" are personal.
A good deal on any purchase is what you (and only you) are willing to pay. If it's not worth $500 to you, don't pay $500.

Pretty simple.

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