1895 Salesmans Portfolio

[Dave Suponski]

There is one of Larry Baer's numbered to 500 salesmans portfolio's on Ebay for a great price. I already have one but I thought someone may need it.: Ebay # 110636971539

[Mark Ouellette]

Some one just bought it.

Thanks Dave!

[Dave Suponski]

That was quick! At that price I didn't think it would last.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Dave, what did the catalog sell for?

[Bill Murphy]

I can't find it. Is the number correct, Dave?

[Dave Suponski]

Gary and Bill, They must have deleted the listing as this was back in January. I think it sold for around $150.00 if memory serves...

[Bill Murphy]

I have to start reading the dates on these posts.

[Mark Ouellette]

Gentlemen,

I bought the Salesman's Portfollio for somewhat less than $200. A few months ago I also bought a HE Super Fox in good condition for $1400. I bought both with an hour or two of their posting on the Internet. Neither of these items would I part with for twice, perhaps even 3 times their price.

One can always sell but one cannot always buy.

Respectfully,
Mark

[Mark Ouellette]

Dave,

I am the one who should thank you for sharing the information with members of the PGCA.

I also thank Eric for a quick call to him confirmed the value of a Salesman's Portfollio.

Dave and Eric assisting another member is an example of the collaborative "community" we are all part of in the PGCA. Other examples are EVERY time persons new to Parkers post on this forum asking about a family Parker. As a whole the PGCA members and forum members try to educate novices as to how to care for and appreciate Parkers and other vintage shotguns. I am proud to associate which such persons.

Respectfully,
Mark

[Daryl Corona]

Mark,
A super Fox for $1400? Did we discuss that one up at Hausmann's? Where did you stumble across that one. Really liked your A grade.
Thanks,
Daryl

[Mark Ouellette]

Daryl,

I do not own a A Grade, unfortunately. You shot my "light" HE Super Fox which Brad Bachelder restored. That one was made in 1927 and weighs 8 lbs 3 oz. I paid a whole lot more than $1400 for it and then paid more to have it restored. No, the second Super Fox which I own was on Gun Broker for less than an hour with a "Buy it Now" price of $1400. It was made in 1924 and weighs 9 lbs 12 oz. The metal is near perfect except for the blueing and case colors are worn. The wood has a few repairs but is shootable. Oh, I had to have the action tightened but overall my investment is $1600.

So, I paid a fair price, maybe even a little too much for my first HE but the second one made up for that. The lesson I've learned in collecting is that if the price is far too good to be true, so long as my gut doesn't tell me there is something wrong, I do my best to try to buy it. I can always resell it and retrieve at least my investment.

I recently bought a Beretta Silverhawk 10 Gauge Magnum at a very good price. Trouble is the gun isn't even close to fitting me. That one may be passed on to a shooter who will appreciate it...

Mark

[Dave Suponski]

Mark, Thank You for the"pat on the back" but it's really not nessessary. There are so many folk's doing things everyday to make the PGCA what it is today. Every member is important from the guy's and gal's that post on our BBS and help perserve this community to all our commitee members and editors that are always on the look-out for new material and info.

Someone a while back described this BBS as the "Daily Parker Pages" and I think that was the perfect description. There is so much to learn here and I learn new things about The Parker Gun very often.

A great organization just chock full of great people.....:)