Mr Balow,
I too live in Ohio and took my Parker to Jaqua's. The gentleman I showed and spoke with about my gun was not the original owner. He was not very nice to me and under valued my Parker. Before I went there I had already had 2 offers on my gun that were double and almost triple what Jaqua said it was worth. The gentleman reinforced more than once that he was not interested in the gun. I found out on this site (from the very kind and knowledgable gentlemen on here) that my Parker is pretty rare. I knew very little specifically on Parkers at that time and was also considering selling my parker. Not wanting to get taken and learning what I had on this site I called Jaqua's back and spoke to the same gentleman. Told him of the rarity and wondered if that might change the value...he became irritated with me and told me the rarity did not change the value. From most of what I have heard of Jaqua's that is unusual....but most of what I have heard was related to the original owner there. It may also be that I am a female...and some think less of us....imagine that?!?! smiles.
I have since decided to keep my Parker, so my experience is a mute point to me.
Might I suggest that you also post some very good pics of your Parker on here and let these guys disect it for you? It might not be pretty but will be the best discernment on it you can get. These guys are VERY knowledgable and passionate about Parkers.
You will probably get offers via email thru this site also(at least I did....smiles). Than compare those offers to what Jaqua's tell you. You are in the right place to find out the most of your Parker. Blessings, Lee
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