In the post-2008 world, I have purchased a few nice D grades with fluid and damascus barrels on Gun Broker for under $2,000. That is simply the current fair market value in this economy. The Blue Book is waaaay off base on current Parker values. The sellers pricing by the book are not making any sales. Look at the blue book value for a Trojan 12 gauge double trigger extractor in 70% condition and show me one sale since '08 for even half that amount.
The prices realized at RIA accurately reflect the current market values, though sellers and collectors don't like to hear it. On the bright side, now is the time to buy and increase your Parker collection. When the economy rebounds and the prices of Parkers shoot back up, we are all going to be kicking ourselves for not doing more buying now.
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