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Reggie, I also thought it strange that at one point it was listed on both the dealer site and the auction site.
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OMG, how these 20gauge guns have appreciated!
I think I missed my window of opportunity to get an A, or AA 20 gauge 30 years ago. I'm in the wrong tax bracket now. |
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We all have to remember that there are a great many shooters out there that the name
"Parker" means something special. They are not collectors as such but will buy one when they have the money and opportunity. I can't count the number of people who have come up to me at shows and told me they have always wanted a Parker.Those are the people who will buy at a high price at auctions. |
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And sometimes we witness what happens when passionate collectors find themselves pitted against such people.
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I was watching an antique auction this weekend and a spiral staircase estimated at $200 to $400 hammered for over $30K. You just never know.
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I don't believe I've ever actually made any money selling guns or cars. I sold three guns this past week, certainly for more than what I paid, but I think that is todays market. PERSONALLY, were I to sell a Parker, I'd take a bit less to put it in good hands of someone who is an enthusiast and keep it running, rather than have the bidding wars, because that can become tedious answering all the stupid questions. So I think there's a value to the for sale section here. I would likely trust folks here more than some of this crap on GB.
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I went to a local auction that had a few guns listed. When I got there I discovered that one was a Parker VH 12ga with 30 inch barrels. Although it was in reasonable condition for a shooter it was a rather mundane piece. A group of guys were standing around it and one commented that Parkers are worth a bunch of money but it was obvious from their discussion that they had no idea what they were looking at. That same guy bought the gun for $2700 while I thought it to be a $1200-1400 gun. If you are the seller, jump for joy as you found the needle in the haystack.
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