How much does "Rare" or "Off Roster" add to the value?

[CSACANNONEER]

I'd pay a premium for something I wanted that was truly rare but, not much of one. However, being a capitalist, if I was selling any off roster gun, I'd price it at free America price plus a large premium just to have a starting place.

[Rhyyke]

Not only that, but a US made G36 sporter is also in the works.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=880790

-- Michael

Oh yes, if there was a down payment option for that civie G36 I would already be on it. I'm not sure if I buy the sub $2k part but hey, if they pull it off all the better.

But a MP5K would just be ridiculous, the 10 year old in me would never forgive myself for not buying it.

[JackRydden224]

They are not worth any premium without visible abs.

[M1NM]

I'm old and rare. According to my wife, she just got a $1,000,000 life insurance policy on me. That's how valuable I am

Sleep with one eye open that's probably a bigger payday than a divorce.

[Steponmytoes]

I saw a couple of Walther PPQ M2's that were going for $900 - $1000 used. On GB the price was routinely around the low $500 brand new- so essentially double the price here in our state. I won't lie, I was tempted, but do I really need a more ergonomic glock for the double the price? Nope, not going to do it... especially for a weapon that is great because of it's price ($500 or so), not despite it...

[Fishslayer]

Trying to think if I own any handguns that are ON the roster... maybe one or two. I know two used to be but aren't anymore.

I've paid a premium for almost all my handguns. How much would depend on how much I wanted it. I resigned myself long ago to the fact that I'll probably pay $200-ish (sometimes more) more than Free States for older Smith revolvers or any 1911s that are of interest to me.

"Rare" or "off roster" mean pretty much zilch to me. "Do I want it?" and "How BADLY do I want it?" That's the crux of the biscuit right there!

Paying a premium for something doesn't mean the buyer's dumb. It means they want something and have the money. Well... except for a $1500 stock Glock. That's just silly!

Hell, I paid MSRP + $200-ish for my SR1911 and I'm not the least bit sorry. It is, after all, as good as a Les Baer.

[JohnFLand]

"Off roster" is also a flag that a particular gun may have or lack features that may be or not be desirable, such as lacking an LCI or mag disconnect.

[jpx0123]

rare is a different story. but off roster, I may be willing to pay an extra 100 dollars if I really want it. otherwise I just pass.

[vliberatore]

Hell, I paid MSRP + $200-ish for my SR1911 and I'm not the least bit sorry. It is, after all, as good as a Les Baer.

This guy gets it

[cannon]

Generally it means nothing.

However it means something if the gun is truly rare. Not many Norwegian Nazi proof marked 1911's or original Liberator pistols.

[CSACANNONEER]

Generally it means nothing.

However it means something if the gun is truly rare. Not many Norwegian Nazi proof marked 1911's or original Liberator pistols.

LOL. Both of those examples are truly rare and off roster but, both are also roster exempt in the first place. I so want a Liberator but, they are just too damn expensive for a gun that shouldn't be fired more than a few times in it's life.

[ThighSlapper]

What gets me is the guy who thinks every S&W revolver ever made is "rare". Lets not forget these were the Glocks of yesterday.

[Franklincollector]

You know, I was just looking at this thread from last year, and people were wondering when the new H&K striker fired pistol would hit the market...



-- Michael

Anyone have updated info on this? I NEED one. The MP5K.

[vliberatore]

I so want a Liberator but, they are just too damn expensive for a gun that shouldn't be fired more than a few times in it's life.

You want one? How do you think I feel about them?

[tbc]

How much does "Rare" or "Off Roster" add to the value?

Last month I sold my "rare" M&P FS 9mm for $450. I could have bumped it up to $2,000

It depends on how much I want it. Not how rare it is.