This is heading down the path of, "Are you a collector?" or "What is a collector?"

I think Gary has it right: A lot of people are more about the deal than the gun.

If you find a great Parker you like that fits and has all the details you want I don't think you will be thinking how much you paid for it while you are enjoying it.

When I have paid full retail for something I couldn't live without I always end up having the same feeling as time goes by...happy I got it!

I am not suggesting being careless with money, just don't be afraid to pay up for a really nice gun.

I just received word that I was successful on an auction bid.
Maybe paid a little more than I had hoped, but I realized this auction came with high praise for their descriptions and I can’t wait to see my new Parker !

Hammer prices from this morning's session at G&D auction:

VERY high condition Parker VH 20 ga. = $6K
' ' ' ' Trojan 20 ga. = $3250

Then there is the "rare earth" category"

Parker A-1 Special double trap with all the bells & whistles = $180K
" AAHE 12 ga. + $28,500
" VHE 28 ga. skeet gun = $55K
" " .410 " " = $55K

And don't forget to add 20%!

The G&D auction was great entertainment.