Varying Prices on a VH

[David Fishley]

I really know very little about Parker guns and wasn't overly interested in them until I stumbled on a DHe at a very affordable price. Since then I've been visiting this forum and looking at the various Parkers for sale.

One thing I don't understand is the great variance in the prices I see especially for a VH. I have seen them listed from $800 to over $3000. When I look at the pictures provided and the write up in the ads I don't think I am seeing $2200 in difference.

Looking at a chart, as below, I certainly don't understand how they get priced over $1500. I have a Remington BEO and a Smith OE and can't see a great deal of difference in the VH. I purchased both the Remington and Smith together for under $1000.

...................Parker..................L.C. Smith................Remington
$70...............VH........................No. 0E ($60)............BO ($75)
$80...............GH........................No. 2......................BEO
$100.............DH........................No. 3......................CE ($95)
$150.............CH........................No. 4.......................D
$200.............BH........................No. 5.......................E ($225)

What am I not seeing or understanding?