george_995 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 I need your opinions here guys. I have an offer for my Maten build in which is a little bit more $ than I have put into the rifle. I am conflicted about selling the rifle. I love my rifle but at this time I could really put the money to use paying some debt off. I know about the availability issues in the future and at this time. So everyone knows this isn't selling at $3000 - $4000, I am making about $300 more than what I paid for parts. <dontknow> :binkybaby:
98Z5V Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 I love my rifle but at this time I could really put the money to use paying some debt off. Priorities. If you can put it to good use, by getting rid of it, and that is a thought that you've seriously debated about - you came to that conclusion on your own...Guns America. List it. Let the bidders give you what they'll give you, of their own accord. Fcuk Gun Broker, go to Guns America, instead. It's a "morals" thing between the two.You might be able to pay off more debt than you imagine. poop is stupid right now. <thumbsup>
george_995 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Posted January 10, 2013 Priorities. If you can put it to good use, by getting rid of it, and that is a thought that you've seriously debated about - you came to that conclusion on your own... <thumbsup>I agree about my own conclusions. I posted up this thread because its hard to let go of this rifle.
98Z5V Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 That raises a whole new set of things to consider. It may be next week, when you can never, ever build another one. Determine what it means to you, and determine what you could do with the money, right now, and what you need. If you're serious about dumping it, then do yourself a favor, and maximize what you can, for your benefit. Knowing that you may never get another one like it.My opinion - if no weapons are banned, just magazines (that part is a given, right now), then you may be able to build another. And, you may not. Ever. Considering that, and thinking about NO weapons being banned, the market is incredibly STUPID right now, and you can get what someone is willing to pay - and they're paying ALOT. With that in mind, you could do a little bit more than pay off some debt - you might be able to pay off a very big chunk of debt... <dontknow>
Matt.Cross Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 Is it a monolithic? Yes, it does matter, it might be critical to whether or not you should sell it for what you've been offered.
spectrascott Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 I say keep it <thumbsup> As stated what if you sell it and then you can not get another? Who knows what is going to go down in the future of gun sales.
392heminut Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 I say keep it too unless it's a decision between the gun or the welfare of your family. There's a certain 4" Colt Python and a 64 Chevelle Malibu that I kick myself in the ass for selling every time I think about them.
BLKSHEEP Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 Is it the only AR you own? if so you better keep it! <thumbsup>
george_995 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Posted January 11, 2013 Is it a monolithic? Yes, it does matter, it might be critical to whether or not you should sell it for what you've been offered.No it isn't a monolithic, those systems never appealed to me.I say keep it too unless it's a decision between the gun or the welfare of your family. There's a certain 4" Colt Python and a 64 Chevelle Malibu that I kick myself in the ass for selling every time I think about them.I know all about seller's remorse :P, I've sold pistols and motorcycles when I didn't even need the money. Even turned a profit with a couple of them. I've got that same pit in my stomach when thinking about the aftermath of selling my 308 build.Thank you guys, I appreciate all of your sound advice given. I am going to keep her, the debt I was going to replenish isn't crucial at this time. I am glad I posted about this rifle. <thumbsup>
BLKSHEEP Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 <thumbsup> :banana: :banana: :banana:
Rsquared Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 Good move my man. I couldn't even think about selling anything in this environment. You never know if you'll see it again.
SPBCTS Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 I think you made the right move. Many things sold today can be replaced easily down the road...but there is a huge uncertainty about whether you'll be able to replace that, and if so what the $ would be.Keeping it is a good move.
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