Word about town - Page 4

Dean Romig · 07-07-2016, 09:13 AM

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. · 07-07-2016, 09:30 AM

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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 · 07-07-2016, 09:54 AM

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 · 07-07-2016, 01:30 PM

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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 · 07-07-2016, 01:33 PM

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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 · 07-07-2016, 03:22 PM

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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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Fishtail · 07-07-2016, 09:25 AM

If I had an unfired Parker, I'd never fire it either. I figure if it made it this long without being fired, why should some goon like me ruin it?

But shame on the person who bought it new and never fired it!

Alfred Greeson · 07-08-2016, 11:27 PM

Great discussion. I am blessed with a few Parkers, some high condition but I will shoot any of them and will never have enough time to put much wear on them so they are safe for the next owner. It is great to clean and admire them and shoot when I can. Thanks to everyone for the great forum, it continues to educate and inform and the Parker Pages is just a great item and seems to get better with each issue! Can't say enough about all the work that goes into it and how well it is done!

Craig Larter · 07-09-2016, 06:39 AM

Many seem to need to use something to justify the cost, they see objects more as tools. Many see the same objects as art and can appreciate them without using them as originally intended. Most are somewhere in between. I have some guns and a antique decoy collection that I really enjoy to look at but have no need to use them, I justify owning them because they bring me joy. And I think that is the bottom line for everyone, if you don't get joy out of owning an object remove it from your life. Life is to short to be burdened with things we don't enjoy.

Wild Skies · 07-09-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

Many seem to need to use something to justify the cost, they see objects more as tools. Many see the same objects as art and can appreciate them without using them as originally intended. Most are somewhere in between. I have some guns and a antique decoy collection that I really enjoy to look at but have no need to use them, I justify owning them because they bring me joy. And I think that is the bottom line for everyone, if you don't get joy out of owning an object remove it from your life. Life is to short to be burden with things we don't enjoy.

Well said, Craig.