Mossberg 500 price?

[danno12345]

I'm looking at a used Mossberg 500, ducks unlimited 12ga at Cabela's It's in very good shape, bluing is 90-95%, a few small scratches/dings on the stock, one 1" scratch on the forearm.

They're asking 250 for it. I'm real tempted, but can buy a brannew Walmart one for 210. I like the darker wood & different forearm shape on the Cabelas one though

Are they asking too much, or is it worth it?

Thanks!!
Dan

 

[earlthegoat2]

Probably worth it if you think wood and bluing is worth it. I personally think it is worth it and would opt for wood and bluing over black plastic any day.

 

[Sunray]

"...Ducks Unlimited..." That's why the price is a bit higher.
"...I like the darker wood & different forearm shape..." That worth $40 to you? It's the same gun otherwise. Scratches and dings are easily fixed.

 

[scythefwd]

I got mine, with wood furnature, smooth bore barrel, 3 chokes (imp, mod, and full), trophy slug (rifled, integrated pic. rail), and scope for 290. Check for a local dicks, when they have a sale.. you can usually get a pretty good price. I paid 40 more than the cabelas price for a new gun and a spare barrel (about 120 for it seperately).

 

[danno12345]

Thanks for the replies! I went ahead & got it, I think it was a reasonable deal - not a steal, but not a either.

I tried to get them to go down to 225, but they said no - but then there's a special going on at Cablea's, if you buy more than $150, they'll give you 30 cabela's bucks that can be applied at purchase!

Sooo, 220 for the gun, $10 for some A-Zoom snap caps & tax, and I'm out the door for less than the price on the tag.

I took it all apart & cleaned it real good. Looks nice.

I'm happy. Now I gotta find me an 18" barrel just for fun!

Dan