Nick Burkhardt
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Yep, nobody wants your included Zombie grips, mismatched box of leftover ammo and sweat stained holster for 50% over MSRP.
Its a case by case basis on parts I take off. Some I keep, some I toss.I was referring to Colt grips. People tossed Python and Trooper wood grips. Main point was, you should at least keep them with the gun. Crazy to throw away any grips really.
I would handle this much the same way I would for a car that had after market mods.
Namely, if that's what I'm looking for, then great...and I'm more amenable to a comensurate price negotiation.
If it's not...then I'll either pass it by or see if the seller is willing to haggle down somewhat.
I don't agree that every modification to a gun necessarily needs to be performed by a certified gunsmith any more than I believe every modification to a car requires a certified mechanic. And the value of a gun, like a car, is based on a variety of factors, and after market modifications DO figure into this.
A fair price is whatever both the seller and the buyer agree on, regardless of the circumstances (assuming no fraud, of course).
So you'll just have to decide for yourself what these things are (or are not) worth to you in your bargaining...and whether the seller agrees or not is up to him.
Zach S said:Its a case by case basis on parts I take off. Some I keep, some I toss.
Grips I keep. They are normally given away, tossed if I need room in my parts box, or lost until I move...
I think its crazy to keep something I'm not using, don't plan to, and has no collector value.
My point is, if I'm customizing something to how I like it, I obviously plan on keeping it... Why should I care about what the next owner will think, if I decide to sell it in the future?