Trader's Lament? (I think not)

[Vo Chiba]

In 2012 I bought a Smith and Wesson M&P15ORC. I got it for less-then-reasonable reasons. I payed way to much and to be honest I didn't even really want it. But I got one. All my shooting buddies have AR15s, and I fell victim to all of the jeers, the warnings of impending bans and my (somehow) lack of patriotism for not owning an AR style rifle. Almost as if it is my DUTY as a US citizen to own an AR.
Fast forward to recent months. Rifle sits in safe, not even broken in yet (300 rds). As a single parent I cant even afford to shoot it. I decide I want to sell/trade my "precious" black rifle and use the funds to take the next step in personal self protection and that of my family (CCW). I ask for a used sub-compact and $400 cash. I tried every outlet imaginable. I tried friends, family, Armslist, Gunbroker, local gunshops, even Calguns. No dice. But LOTS of lowball offers (I just couldn't take $300-$400 on a gun that I (stupidly) spent $1200 on). Finally, as my CCW class rapidly approaches, I give in and trade a pawn shop straight across for a BNIB M&P Shield in .40s&w (they had to order it for me). Now all I hear from almost everyone I tell this story to is how they would have given me a "way better deal" and how foolish I am for getting rid of my "mighty AR15". But you know what? I am happy I did it. I am getting the gun that fits my needs, even if i got "hosed". Seems like nobody was interested till it was gone, and now everybody wants to berate me for my decision. Oh well, I'm happy to be rid of it. Can't wait till my 10 days are up and I pick up my Shield....

[96chevjumps]

Op, your gun your choice. Everyone that says they would have done better for your rifle pistol trade is just talk, we all know what thats worth. You enjoy that shield and good luck on your ccw.

[Barang]

It's done! Now, you're happy with your Shield and that's all that matter.

[Steve_In_29]

It is what it is so just enjoy the weapon that you actually want and will shoot.

[daphonz]

Seems like nobody was interested till it was gone, and now everybody wants to berate me for my decision.

Sure, nobody was interested in wanting to give you your initial asking price of a sub compact AND $400 on top of that. Did you ever offer it for that straight trade for a $419 new gun that you eventually traded it for?

Oh well, I'm happy to be rid of it.

That's really the bottom line, but when you saw people lowball you at $400 then you end up trading for a ~$479 OTD price gun, I would say people weren't lowballing you at all.

[Vo Chiba]

Sure, nobody was interested in wanting to give you your initial asking price of a sub compact AND $400 on top of that. Did you ever offer it for that straight trade for a $419 new gun that you eventually traded it for?

-Well no, I wanted a used gun, so i could get cash on top to pay for CCW. I felt like that was a fair offer. What's a used sub 9mm go for, $200- $250?

That's really the bottom line, but when you saw people lowball you at $400 then you end up trading for a ~$479 OTD price gun, I would say people weren't lowballing you at all.

Well again, no. My local pawn shop paid dros/transfer fees, bought me 2 extra factory mags and is gonna waive the $100.00 CCW class fee. Much closer to my $600-$700 price tag.

[cannon]

Sounds like you are right where you want to be OP. Good deal then.

[sealocan]

do as you please with your property = "merica !"

[Mitch]

Given current market for AR-15s, sounds like you got a good deal.

Also sounds like you hang around with idiots. No offense.

[AreWeFree]

Just FYI, you paid $1,200 and that isn't 'stupid money.' Depending on location, current events, and if it came with sights, you paid $100 - $200 more than the current market value.

Stupid money is when people were spending $2,000 for cheap crap rifles during the ban panic.

Don't beat yourself up too much, you had paid a fair price (but bought the wrong rifle!), and right now is a bad sellers market for AR15's.

[BigPimping]

I cannot get enough AR15s. I know someday soon they will be much harder to get.

[russ69]

...Almost as if it is my DUTY as a US citizen to own an AR...

I think it's in the constitution....

[PseudoTsuga]

I think it's in the constitution....

Seriously though op, as you already know, you did what you needed to do and now you have something you actually want and will use. And heaven forbid, you ever have to use it for it's intended purpose, it would be worth it's weight in diamonds.

"It's how I live my life. It's like, my credo."

[Lucky Scott]

Talk is cheap, Don't look back.
Enjoy the gun you have now, and don't worry about the history.

[PyroFox79]

Who gives a **** what other people think. You do what you feel right for you and yours