Anybody Got a Value?

[Ray Z]

Since, when I do go to the big shooting range in the sky I'm taking everything I've got with me I thought I'd better share what I've got now with my boys. So every Christmas I open the safe and let my two boys choose any one gun they want.

 

My oldest chose a shotgun that I've had since my trapshooting days [ early 70's ]. A Remington 3200 Trap. I only shot it a couple of times in doubles so it's in mint condition. So it's been sitting in the back of safe since then.

 

The only Blue Book I've got is pretty well dated. Anybody got an idea what it's worth?

[MP5_Rizzo]

It's a pre 1976, have the recall updates been done? Have any modifications been done? Edited December 26, 2015 by MP5_Rizzo

[Raoul]

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%   $1,375 $1,100 $950 $875 $800 $750 $700

[rbishop]

Saw a mint field model with all updates sell for $1495.00

[runco]

Book values and opinions are one point, but I sometimes for research purposes only, I like to see what the national market is:

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=remington+3200+trap

 

Problems with national markets, sometimes people will over pay, however sometimes with local markets, people will grossly over pay or a few times under pay.  That is why I study the markets over, and over, and over again.  Grading and inspection is separate.

[Ray Z]

It's a pre 1976, have the recall updates been done? Have any modifications been done?

 

Yes. I remember it would double if you shot the top barrel first. Only made that mistake a couple of times

 

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%   $1,375 $1,100 $950 $875 $800 $750 $700

 

I was really disappointed to see that. I think I paid more than that for it then. I remember coming into the clubhouse from shooting a round. If I had a frown on my face half a dozen guys had their wallets out, trying to buy it from me.

[gr8smiles]

In my opinion, the best way to value a gun is 'completed gunbroker' auctions. Not ones that end with a ridiculous reserve and no bids, but actual auctions that often start with a penny and no reserve. I've sold 'a few' guns the last two years, some on here and other forums, but the most consistent values and sales come from GB. The best sellers on GB sell that way. It generates the most views and the most bids.
I've personally never owned a blue book as they are out of date before the ink dries in this digital age. Look for completed auctions with excellent pics from reputable sellers and you will be able to ascertain a pretty good value.

[Fourtyfive]

In my opinion, the best way to value a gun is 'completed gunbroker' auctions. Not ones that end with a ridiculous reserve and no bids, but actual auctions that often start with a penny and no reserve. I've sold 'a few' guns the last two years, some on here and other forums, but the most consistent values and sales come from GB. The best sellers on GB sell that way. It generates the most views and the most bids.
I've personally never owned a blue book as they are out of date before the ink dries in this digital age. Look for completed auctions with excellent pics from reputable sellers and you will be able to ascertain a pretty good value.

^^^^ This ....

[crossfire]

In my opinion, the best way to value a gun is 'completed gunbroker' auctions. Not ones that end with a ridiculous reserve and no bids, but actual auctions that often start with a penny and no reserve. I've sold 'a few' guns the last two years, some on here and other forums, but the most consistent values and sales come from GB. The best sellers on GB sell that way. It generates the most views and the most bids.
I've personally never owned a blue book as they are out of date before the ink dries in this digital age. Look for completed auctions with excellent pics from reputable sellers and you will be able to ascertain a pretty good value.

Fourtyfive beat my to it. "THIS" :up:

[runco]

I also agree with gr8smiles (BTW, great flashlights!).  What is something worth has different meanings from different perspectives, because shouldn't whats it worth be the same to everyone.  The simple answer is No.

 

I will try to explain a little better, and this is not the best example, but I think you get my drift. 

 

I have been in the market for a Colt Socom rifle for about 6-9 mos, and I am one of those eccentric folks that will not pay for an item only if its outside the market, and I don't mean on the high side of the market.  Anyway, in the picture below, on the left side is recent GB Colt Socom rifles that have sold, hence the national market, it is what it is.  On the right side is using Armslist from a national level of "asking" prices, due to the nature how Armslist works, one never knows what an item sold for like GB.  I think Armslist reflects local markets, and people who don't really know how to price something, however it is what it is.  Though not a lot of data to look at on Armslist, it does suggest that local markets for this specific item is very low and different from national markets.  My only point, what something is worth means different from different perspectives that is all and finally the buyer actually sets the market price.

 

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