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[Dean Romig]

To each his own, indeed.

The more scarce an original unfired Parker becomes, the more valuable they become.

...to collectors... we are a collectors organization, aren't we?




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[C.O.B.]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

To each his own, indeed.

The more scarce an original unfired Parker becomes, the more valuable they become.

...to collectors... we are a collectors organization, aren't we?




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We are a collectors organization but I'll bet you there are far more members who shoot their Parkers, Winchesters, Fox's etc. than those who just store them away for posterity. I have had NIB guns and kept them for a while and never used them. The time came when I just didn't see the point anymore and sold them to a "collector". I like and enjoy a nice gun as much as anyone but it has to be something I'm not afraid to use.

[Mark Kircher]

Rich -

This is a discussion we hash and rehash at the club.

It is certainly a personal decision. I for one, have passed through the phase of wanting to collect "pristine guns" just to have them. I believe I have swung all way to the other side as I now look at 90+% guns "as too nice to own" - Aka... what would I do with it if I bought it? Cant hunt with it....lose big money if I scratch it......not a good fit for me.
Others in our group have opposite outlook - 90%+ no problem.....lets take it out and hunt it. Only live once!

I am a bit jealous of those guys.....

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by MARK KIRCHER

Rich -

This is a discussion we hash and rehash at the club.

It is certainly a personal decision. I for one, have passed through the phase of wanting to collect "pristine guns" just to have them. I believe I have swung all way to the other side as I now look at 90+% guns "as too nice to own" - Aka... what would I do with it if I bought it? Cant hunt with it....lose big money if I scratch it......not a good fit for me.
Others in our group have opposite outlook - 90%+ no problem.....lets take it out and hunt it. Only live once!

I am a bit jealous of those guys.....

I work on the premise that I use all guns I buy now REGARDLESS of condition . I used to have stuff I didn't have a whole lot of inclanation to shoot but those days have passed !

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

To each his own, indeed.

The more scarce an original unfired Parker becomes, the more valuable they become.

...to collectors... we are a collectors organization, aren't we?




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Life is not based solely on VALUE or MONEY !

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Life is not based solely on VALUE or MONEY !

Right! - but you'll never see me throwing it away





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