johnny blaze
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I have been doing some research on used guns, both on the net and locally.
I have been using the Blue Book Of Gun Values (2006) version.
Excluding the Colts,which are going up very fast, most of the guns are way under valued in the book.
Lets say for example a Smith and Wesson 617. The book lists them in the 200 to 300 price range. I have looked at many, and bought a couple. I have never seen one below 375, and more like 450 to 550.00.
Another example is a 642. They list it between like 180.00 to 240.00. I have never seen one at this price.
And the list goes on and on.
I guess my question is, What good are these value books, when they are not even close on many of the guns?
I know it is just a reference. I just wonder where they come up with these values.
I have been using the Blue Book Of Gun Values (2006) version.
Excluding the Colts,which are going up very fast, most of the guns are way under valued in the book.
Lets say for example a Smith and Wesson 617. The book lists them in the 200 to 300 price range. I have looked at many, and bought a couple. I have never seen one below 375, and more like 450 to 550.00.
Another example is a 642. They list it between like 180.00 to 240.00. I have never seen one at this price.
And the list goes on and on.
I guess my question is, What good are these value books, when they are not even close on many of the guns?
I know it is just a reference. I just wonder where they come up with these values.