FMJMIKE
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When the SHTF my guns will be priceless..........
Gun value as an "investment", and selling them
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I guess that all depends on what you mean by "investment". Personally, I like to spend money on stuff I'll have for many years to come. That's one reason I have no problem spending $1000+ for a new gun.
I see people blowing $50 - $100 going out to eat, etc. and what do they get for it? A high-priced movement the next day.
IMO, it's a good investment because it's something my family and I can share. My gun collection is something my kids can continue to build - long after I'm gone. Who knows, perhaps having one of my guns will mean something to somebody in the future? I have an old Sears & Roebuck bolt action 12 gauge shotgun that my father got when he was 12 (he's now 71) I cherish that gun (ugly gun too), and I would not sell it for any price. I know all the stories that go with it, too.
Some guys might be good at buying a gun and seeing a nice return in the future, but that's not me and I could care less about that type of an investment. I'm simply investing in something I like and something that will be around LONG after I'm gone.
I see people blowing $50 - $100 going out to eat, etc. and what do they get for it? A high-priced movement the next day.
IMO, it's a good investment because it's something my family and I can share. My gun collection is something my kids can continue to build - long after I'm gone. Who knows, perhaps having one of my guns will mean something to somebody in the future? I have an old Sears & Roebuck bolt action 12 gauge shotgun that my father got when he was 12 (he's now 71) I cherish that gun (ugly gun too), and I would not sell it for any price. I know all the stories that go with it, too.
Some guys might be good at buying a gun and seeing a nice return in the future, but that's not me and I could care less about that type of an investment. I'm simply investing in something I like and something that will be around LONG after I'm gone.
leadcounsel
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If you are buying paying new retail prices, you will likely never make money, especially when you factor in inflation.
However, if you are smart and 'buy low' and 'sell high' like any other investment, you'll make money.
I recon that I'd make money on most of my guns because I bought them used at low prices.
However, if you are smart and 'buy low' and 'sell high' like any other investment, you'll make money.
I recon that I'd make money on most of my guns because I bought them used at low prices.
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