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Posted: 2/7/2011 1:01:34 PM EDT
Yes- I know there are a couple of threads on the topic, but this one is different. Since bids are due a week from today- February 14th, we want to get the word out there in case any of your spouses are looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift for you, and you already have everything that you need, today is your lucky day!
The site to get all the info you need is here and if you register and put down a deposit, you have a chance at owning your very own turn-key AR manufacturing facility. For those that will be bidding, please try not to drive the price up too much by competing with fellow ARFCOMMers- this deal should go for between $1.5-$2million so let's coordinate here if there are a number of you interested. |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?...
Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. |
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Does it come with the knowledge....ie......Do you get the machinists along with the machines?
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Does it come with the knowledge....ie......Do you get the machinists along with the machines? That's up to you. Hire them if you like them. |
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Does it come with a complimentary ATF investigation? No, not necessarily. If we go about this correctly, with stimulus money, the ATF investigation will be negated. There wiil be plenty of million dollar bills involved. All ARFCOMERS will be employed, but, with stimulus money, all will have to join the ARFCOM labor union. |
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Don't you already have to hold a manufactures licence to be a bidder?
I read about the sale a couple days ago but I haven't been following the news about them,how did they go tits up with seemingly lucrative gov/private contracts? |
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I'm in for $100 if anyone wants to open an Arfcom manufacturing co-op.
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Does it come with the knowledge....ie......Do you get the machinists along with the machines? Or you can hire me to supervise and train your new crew. |
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Quoted: Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? $ 100k, figure realistically $ 200k will seal the deal quickly, that's only 8,333 bronze memberships, there are 4512 people logged in that's only 1.8 bronze memberships per person to let the Avilas buy their only Ar factory. |
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Quoted: Don't you already have to hold a manufactures licence to be a bidder? Not a problem |
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Quoted: Does it come with the knowledge....ie......Do you get the machinists along with the machines? You're saying there isn't a market for rifles with barrels canted at 70 degrees "Arf-15s for shooting around corners" |
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Does it come with the knowledge....ie......Do you get the machinists along with the machines? [speculation] Yes- From what I've heard, the employees are available (assuming the buyer chooses to maintain them which would make a lots of sense). The value here is restoring the operation of the company; it's failure is not a result of a lack of business opportunity, production hardships or bad products, but a combination of factors that led the lender to bail leaving the company with no cash. [/speculation] |
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Quoted: Don't you already have to hold a manufactures licence to be a bidder? I read about the sale a couple days ago but I haven't been following the news about them,how did they go tits up with seemingly lucrative gov/private contracts? I believe the bank collapsed |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? $ 100k, figure realistically $ 200k will seal the deal quickly, that's only 8,333 bronze memberships, there are 4512 people logged in that's only 1.8 bronze memberships per person to let the Avilas buy their only Ar factory. Or 3,000 life memberships... |
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Quoted: Don't look at me, I did the dollar rounding up thing at Wegman's this morning, I'm already over budget for the week.Quoted: Quoted: Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? $ 100k, figure realistically $ 200k will seal the deal quickly, that's only 8,333 bronze memberships, there are 4512 people logged in that's only 1.8 bronze memberships per person to let the Avilas buy their only Ar factory. Or 3,000 life memberships... |
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ill be fairly surprised if cerberus or freedom group or whatever the hell theyre called now doesnt buy it.
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ill be fairly surprised if cerberus or freedom group or whatever the hell theyre called now doesnt buy it. Especially if they are killing off Bushmaster... |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. |
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Oh damn they stopped importing the sphinx pistols back in '08. Always wanted one of those.
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. LaRue could benefit greatly in the purchase of Sabre. just saying........... something to think about.......... |
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Oh damn they stopped importing the sphinx pistols back in '08. Always wanted one of those. Kriss USA is importing them now... so you can still get them. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. I can see it now. LaRue Defense. It has a nice ring. |
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Whoever buys it needs to give me a job. My company is being sold and I can't think of a better place to work.
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E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. It IS sweet. Call me if you want and I can fill you in on what I know... |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. You would love TN hunting. We have pretty lax gun laws here, and that's coming from this southeastern Texan. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. It IS sweet. Call me if you want and I can fill you in on what I know... Ok....now we're getting somewhere. LaRue Defense...............mmmmmmmmmm. |
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I would like to see them continue with new owners, but same or better quality.
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I'd gladly contribute to make Sabre viable again...
Do you think they take Krugerrands? ...but seriously, I hope for the best in a bad situation. |
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$1.5-$2mil? Thats all... I was expecting a mfg. like Sabre would be worth more than that.
Hell, I bought an apartment building back in June for a hair under $1.5mil. and I only financed $250k of it because I already had a pre-approved line of credit at Chase that I decided to take advantage of. |
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$1.5-$2mil? Thats all... I was expecting a mfg. like Sabre would be worth more than that. Hell, I bought an apartment building back in June for a hair under $1.5mil. and I only financed $250k of it because I already had a pre-approved line of credit at Chase that I decided to take advantage of. Braggart. |
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$1.5-$2mil? Thats all... I was expecting a mfg. like Sabre would be worth more than that. Hell, I bought an apartment building back in June for a hair under $1.5mil. and I only financed $250k of it because I already had a pre-approved line of credit at Chase that I decided to take advantage of. That's why it's a great opportunity if someone can get it for that. I suspect there's 2x that in product alone, and probably another 10 in contracts. |
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I wish Larue would pick them up, I'd love to have a 6.5 Grendel Larue OBR. |
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Quoted: Quoted: $1.5-$2mil? Thats all... I was expecting a mfg. like Sabre would be worth more than that. Hell, I bought an apartment building back in June for a hair under $1.5mil. and I only financed $250k of it because I already had a pre-approved line of credit at Chase that I decided to take advantage of. That's why it's a great opportunity if someone can get it for that. I suspect there's 2x that in product alone, and probably another 10 in contracts. I would guess that they are just selling machinery and parts that the creditor had a lien on, not any contracts.
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Looks like C-products changed hands as well..
everyones for sale! |
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If anyone from this board buys Sabre, I'll move back to TN, show you around, you can hire me (MBA and many years of small business experience) and I'll run the place for you.
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I would guess that they are just selling machinery and parts that the creditor had a lien on, not any contracts. Machinery and building are all leased, parts and product certainly included, as is the company itself with any assets as well as any contracts (DOD would have the option to continue the contracts or pull out, but that will depend on who purchases it and their negotiation skillz). |
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Looks like C-products changed hands as well.. everyones for sale! Dang, I can't keep up - who bought them ??? |
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E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. It IS sweet. Call me if you want and I can fill you in on what I know... Ok....now we're getting somewhere. LaRue Defense...............mmmmmmmmmm. Yeah, and replace Sabre's rollmark with a dillo |
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$1.5-$2mil? Thats all... I was expecting a mfg. like Sabre would be worth more than that. Hell, I bought an apartment building back in June for a hair under $1.5mil. and I only financed $250k of it because I already had a pre-approved line of credit at Chase that I decided to take advantage of. That's why it's a great opportunity if someone can get it for that. I suspect there's 2x that in product alone, and probably another 10 in contracts. I would guess that they are just selling machinery and parts that the creditor had a lien on, not any contracts. . |
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Doesn't ARFCOM (the site/company, not the collective members) want to enter a bid?... Add the rifles to the Site Store and keep it all "in the family" so to speak? We did, but they needed $100K deposit and all we had were $1million bills. Honestly, if someone has that kind of $ and is looking to get into the industry, this is an excellent opportunity to get a bargain. Not only is there more than enough inventory to cover the purchase price, but there are military/gov contracts that are likely salvageable and the opportunity to get your money back in less than 6 months is more than realistic. Sabre not only manufactures for these contracts and their own sales, but they make products for a large number of major manufacturers including many on this site. E.D. - You're makin' it sound sweet. You going to buy them? |
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Looks like C-products changed hands as well.. everyones for sale! Dang, I can't keep up - who bought them ??? Someone who hasn't yet been told about the magazine ban coming down. |
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Looks like C-products changed hands as well.. everyones for sale! Dang, I can't keep up - who bought them ??? No idea.. They just announced it here http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=17&t=524824 |
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