do u think this is would be a good trade?

[Guest devilsalmostfree]

ok, i had my ruger m77 mark II .270 up for trade for a glock 19, no one was interested or either didnt have one, i dunno! so a guy the other days offers to trade me this taururs PT 24/7 Pro 9mm http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=148&category=Pistol . do u guys think that would be a good trade or not? thanks, carl!

[Guest Astra900]

The Taurus is a GREAT gun. If you WANT the Taurus, go for it.

If you are looking strictly at the numbers, you may be trading down.

BUT, you can't convince some people of this, but having what you want is worth a LOT of $$$. I have technically lost money on several trades, but I came out happy because I got what I wanted. I got something I was happier with and got more use out of. If you are wanting a good 9mm, and have no real need of a .270; I would trade for it. Some may tell you different.

[Angus]

Astra makes a valid point. If the MarkII has no use to you, then why not? You are not using the .270, you want a 9mm, and Taurus isn't a bad gun. It is no Sig, but it is no Highpoint either. I would do it.

[Guest devilsalmostfree]

cool thanks for the help guys!

[Guest pwhphd]

Astra not only makes a good point - he reveals the secret to collecting. Value is a relative term determined by replacement cost, scarcity, and demand. If you have no demand for one gun and you want another that is more scarce - the fact that yours has a higher replacement cost is of little relevance. If you trade and the result is that your demand has been satisfied and you have secured a scarce item - you have added value and made a good trade.

[Guest JonB]

+1 on everything already mentioned, but if all else fails why not see if the owner of the taurus would be willing to put a little cash on his side of the trade

[Guest billwilly73]

I think he has already traded if he is going to...........thread started almost a year ago.