Market Place Rant

[CheapBloke]

Full auto mp5? Was it a serious ad?

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[9Cal_OC]

[Endless]

It's a different marketplace now. All of the noobs have moved in trying to extort money from longtime members. But they don't understand that we're a little smarter than that. Pretty soon they are going to be driving their prices considerably. Then we can pick everything up on the cheap.

Yup.

Saw two AR/AK pistols yesterday for sale for $3000 and $4000. I don't give a **** if they are "off roster". You have a $699 pistol. End of story. That's a fact whether you agree or not. Your opinion is irrelevant on the price even if it's yours. Don't pass your BS to someone else.

These same two AR/AK pistols are for sale right now in stock locally for $699 and $799 plus tax and $10 NICS check.

Folks need to stop paying these stupid prices and passing it to cal gunners.

And yes it seems to be California specifically. I am on a dozen other states for sale forums for guns and it's California folks thinking they own some relic. Glocks? Utter garbage. $600 max on any of them. You're on a budget, go Glock.

Ok end rant. Just sick of it.

[Juniork5]

Saw 9mm reloads $1 a round 500 for $500

[joepamjohn]

Marketplace has always worked great for me, both buying and selling. Just be smart about it. I also have had great luck with Craigslist over the years, so maybe it’s just me?

[Old Marine]

The market place is simple.

1. Determine what you would like to purchase.
2. Establish a fair market value in your mind.
3. Peruse ads until the factors in #1 & #2 intersect.
4. Disregard any ads that are not the items you seek.
5. Disregard any ads that are not in you fair market value range
6. When condition #3 is satisfied, attempt to purchase.
7. Stop complaining about what other people do.
8. Live your life to enjoy, not to seek out things to complain about.

Rinse and repeat as neccessary.

Signed,
Happy Gilmore

[The War Wagon]

Saw 9mm reloads $1 a round 500 for $500

Hope springs eternal among single digit posters in the marketplace!

[tennisman]

LOL I saw that one too I believe it was LAX reloads

[Kings4sap]

I have had good experience in the Marketplace. Thru the PPT process I have met some nice Calgunners - a few that I still correspond with. The WTB section is scammer central - you will be hit up immediately by newly CG registered idiots with obviously fake offers. Although I did ultimately do a fair deal when I posted my one WTB post so it can work. My biggest issues have been on the Ammo (gougers) and Commercial Sales side (horrible communicators). The overall Marketplace scale still leans way to the favorable side though.

[kenl]

I've never had a bad experiance with the market place, even when answering a want-to-buy post. The worst thing that happened is a few forgot to post itrader scores, and I can live with that.

[ACfixer]

In my eight years of marketplace dealings, I met eight years worth of wonderful CalGunners and never had anything but great experiences. Yes, some people could stand to spend the time to leave iTrader feedback for sure... it's how we know each other.

You do have to be smarter than the tool. Too many questions about persnickety condition issues and stuff like that might mean it's time to move on. And on the same level, if you buy a used firearm don't expect it to be a new firearm. The golden rule IMO is to treat people like you'd want to be treated and don't waste anyone's time.

[MarikinaMan]

I bought a Rami that was Cajunized with 5 OG mags. Used lightly, at less than cost, no taxes.

Yesterday, I bought a new bolt action rifle for under cost, without taxes.

Marketplace is awesome.

If you cant deal with common people, and protect yourself, buy from a store.

The marketplace is awesome.

[CheapBloke]

I bought a Rami that was Cajunized with 5 OG mags. Used lightly, at less than cost, no taxes.

Yesterday, I bought a new bolt action rifle for under cost, without taxes.

Marketplace is awesome.

If you cant deal with common people, and protect yourself, buy from a store.

The marketplace is awesome.

Yes. I agree. Just gotta know what you are looking for.

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