I still own a few choice ones, but it seems that on more than one occasion, I have found that a Glock that I have acquired is desired by a friend, used for a trade, or dispensed with if I need some quick money, knowing I can replace it with one just like it later on, if I need to. Anyone else see them come and go, or use them like that because "they all look alike"?
Are Glocks the Best Trading Fodder or "Gun Currency"?
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No. All mine have the old, slick finish. And I wanna keep them that way! If my friend wants a Glock, I'll give him directions to the LGS. 
W.E.G.
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I tend to not use my gun safe as a piggy-bank.
If the question is, "Is it easier to move a Glock locally than most other guns?," the answer is probably yes.
Older Smith and Wesson revolvers seem to trade easily too if you expand your trading area beyond your immediate area (i.e. use the internet).
Question for the OP:
Are you really getting back out of these used Glocks the same amount as you invested to acquire them?
I'm not seeing Glocks (new or used) appreciating much unless it happens to be an oddball model that you got at a discount, and now some collector-type just has to have it.
G17 prices tend to be steady, and the folks selling them rarely seem to be willing to let them go for less than average market value.
If the question is, "Is it easier to move a Glock locally than most other guns?," the answer is probably yes.
Older Smith and Wesson revolvers seem to trade easily too if you expand your trading area beyond your immediate area (i.e. use the internet).
Question for the OP:
Are you really getting back out of these used Glocks the same amount as you invested to acquire them?
I'm not seeing Glocks (new or used) appreciating much unless it happens to be an oddball model that you got at a discount, and now some collector-type just has to have it.
G17 prices tend to be steady, and the folks selling them rarely seem to be willing to let them go for less than average market value.
Resell value on Glocks is really good around here, but I don't buy guns I don't want or need, and I don't horse-trade off the guns I have so I really couldn't say.
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I have managed to sell my past Gen3 Glocks within a day or so. Whenever people hear that a Glock is for sale, it's like "Really?" and off to the range we go and a deal is made soon after the range test.
If I had 4 Glocks, I could probably sell them by end of the weekend to family/friends/neighbors/coworkers wanting them. Heck, I have two people at work who are on waiting list for any of my Glocks to be sold in the future. If I asked "Who wants a Glock?" at my office, I will probably get at least 10 hands raised.
I think people have the notion of "Buy a Glock and it will work" sentiment and I see used Gen3 Glocks in good to near new conditions sold on consignment at just $50-$75 below LGS new prices.
I am guilty myself. Recently I was chatting with someone at the range who was curious about my "small" shot groups and he was thinking about selling his Gen3 Glock 22. Well, that "thought" became a range test right there and I bought the pistol afterwards for $350. It was a no brainer for me as it was practically new with under 50 rounds shot through.
If I had 4 Glocks, I could probably sell them by end of the weekend to family/friends/neighbors/coworkers wanting them. Heck, I have two people at work who are on waiting list for any of my Glocks to be sold in the future. If I asked "Who wants a Glock?" at my office, I will probably get at least 10 hands raised.
I think people have the notion of "Buy a Glock and it will work" sentiment and I see used Gen3 Glocks in good to near new conditions sold on consignment at just $50-$75 below LGS new prices.
I am guilty myself. Recently I was chatting with someone at the range who was curious about my "small" shot groups and he was thinking about selling his Gen3 Glock 22. Well, that "thought" became a range test right there and I bought the pistol afterwards for $350. It was a no brainer for me as it was practically new with under 50 rounds shot through.
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Any time you can get a good-condition Glock for $200 below current retail, you've done well.
Sounds like your seller wanted to be rid of that gun.
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Yes, I've sold about 30 Glocks so far, but none right now.
None of them took more than 2 days to sell locally or get sold on the internet.
I still get people wanting my wife's Glock 19 TALO that was SOLD about 3 years ago.
Unlike Rugers, Smiths and CZs, Glocks seem to be the best gun currency in my area.
None of them took more than 2 days to sell locally or get sold on the internet.
I still get people wanting my wife's Glock 19 TALO that was SOLD about 3 years ago.
Unlike Rugers, Smiths and CZs, Glocks seem to be the best gun currency in my area.
The ones I have sold were all pretty good deals as used guns. Like Glock 19's, 21's, and a 20. I usally buy them cheap enough that I either make money, or do better on a trade. I just can't pass up a good deal on one, but seem to either make the money, or get something else. But because they are easily replaced, it doesn't seem to bother me. I could not sell them as easy if they were S&W's, as Glocks just seem to sell faster., and the value of a S&W is more subjective, it seems.
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Cash is still king in my neighborhood but I do see your point. They don't require the buyer/reseller to invest a ton of money, sit on the investment waiting for a particular buyer or have a true intended purpose.
LiveLife
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I did ask the seller why he's selling a virtually brand new pistol at a reduced price ... he mumbled something about Glock 22 having bought for his wife and she did not like it ... and he already had a 45 caliber pistol he wasn't going to part with ... he kinda started drifting at this point and needless to say, I didn't pursue the topic further and started signing transfer forms.W.E.G. said:
When I showed my wife the Glock 22, she said the Glock counted as a gift from her (dang, that meant I "owed" her another pistol!
). I got her a brand new Glock 23 for her birthday this year to match her Glock 27. I finally decided to make the plunge & buy a Glock, & used Glock 17's (for me anyway) were hard to find, or the sellers wanted almost as much as a new one cost.
Try wanting a Glock if you're from Massachusetts. You will pay $150-200 over new prices for a used one! Thanks to the attorney general, you can't buy a new Glock in Mass unless you're a leo. :banghead:
On my local trade boards a used good condition glock go for 525$. More than new... So id say good tradding fodder!
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I have paid around $350 for all my Glocks except the new one I got for one of my boys, he bought it through the Blue Label program with cash from me for his 21st BD.
Lately those deals are drying up in my area as are most decent deals on guns, election year jitters I believe.
Lately those deals are drying up in my area as are most decent deals on guns, election year jitters I believe.
FireinCairo said:
"Try wanting a Glock if you're from Massachusetts. You will pay $150-200 over new prices for a used one! Thanks to the attorney general, you can't buy a new Glock in Mass unless you're a leo. "
This is not exactly correct. You can BUY a new Glock (or any other gun) in Mass from any private party in-state that's willing to sell it to you. The law only prohibits RETAIL STORES from selling new Glocks. Private sales are not restricted. And the law does not pertain to buyers, only sellers. So even if a store sells you a new Glock and they're caught in the act, you have nothing to fear. Where do these new Glocks come from in Mass if not from retailers? LEO's often are the source.
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"Try wanting a Glock if you're from Massachusetts. You will pay $150-200 over new prices for a used one! Thanks to the attorney general, you can't buy a new Glock in Mass unless you're a leo. "
This is not exactly correct. You can BUY a new Glock (or any other gun) in Mass from any private party in-state that's willing to sell it to you. The law only prohibits RETAIL STORES from selling new Glocks. Private sales are not restricted. And the law does not pertain to buyers, only sellers. So even if a store sells you a new Glock and they're caught in the act, you have nothing to fear. Where do these new Glocks come from in Mass if not from retailers? LEO's often are the source.
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I once took my G19 into a gun show to have Glockmeister do some upgrades to it, and between the door and their table nearly a dozen people asked me if it was for sale. But I've never done or considered anything such as you've described. Certainly you aren't going to make money; about the best you can hope for is to break even.
Oh yeah, Glocks are like gold here in MA. You can find used pre 1998 Gen 2 Glock 26 for $749 on a good day. And that's private sale and even my cheap LGS. It's outrageous but so is this state.
Correct. Private sales are not as common but the prices will fetch way over $600 regardless of condition. I can send you as many links as you want to back up this statement. The AG is a colossal four letter word.
What can you not buy Glocks in Mass. Does the AG want you to buy better quality Sigs or S&Ws
or does he have stock in S&W?Thank goodness I'm in Texas where, If you got the money honey, We got the guns.
I'm on my 3rd G19 (current being a Talo) as I knew they would be easily replaced when I wanted to get one back. Talo not easily replaced though. I had someone wanting to trade a NIB Mini 14 Tactical for it. Silly not to do it, but my son made me feel guilty, as he love the look of it.
It depends on the person you are trying to trade with. I try to never get rid of any of my firearms. I am the exception though to Glocks. I have owned one, my first and my last. Some people just don't care for them. All around I would think a better "currency" would be a Colt or so. This is just my $.02.
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Try as I may I have never been able to warmup to the Glock. I even have tried to convince myself using the SHIF argument based on the rugged simplicity and availability of extra magazines.
The reality is Glocks are a dated design but very simple for the masses to use. The same kind of argument that can be used with the revolver. And look at how popular revolvers have become again even at higher prices.
The reality is Glocks are a dated design but very simple for the masses to use. The same kind of argument that can be used with the revolver. And look at how popular revolvers have become again even at higher prices.
Where I live glocks seem to have the lowest resale value to a dealer of anything. I can sell a taurus outright to any of three lgs' and get more than any glock. But when they sell them there generally only $20 less than a new one. The nice thing about my lgs is I can buy a $500 new gun go out and put 1,000 rounds through it and sell it back for $450. If it's a used gun I'll only lose $20. Also if somebody sells or trades in a gun the price on it when it hits the rack is only $30 over what the seller got. Thats whats kept me going back for ten years now.
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