[Reignman]

So yea, not necessarily a rant just an inquisition...

Why do people price their glocks higher than you can purchase them for new? Lately I have seen more people asking $550, 600, etc for used glocks that can be bought for EASILY $350-375 from police turn in's, pawn shops etc... interesting... Maybe the prices are different around the us ... but where Im from, I laugh at stores pricing glocks over $515:rofl:

 

[GunsRUs]

So yea, not necessarily a rant just an inquisition...

Why do people price their glocks higher than you can purchase them for new? Lately I have seen more people asking $550, 600, etc for used glocks that can be bought for EASILY $350-375 from police turn in's, pawn shops etc... interesting... Maybe the prices are different around the us ... but where Im from, I laugh at stores pricing glocks over $515:rofl:

I wondered about that also. Most places I see locally around Raleigh are in the $475-$525 range for new. Obviously the 45 frames are more as are night sights and other extras. Local police supply place has well used Glocks for $375-$399. These are the G17 or G22 and most have lots of wear but doubt a lot of actual range time.

I do have a 2nd Generation Glock 22 listed for sale @$500 shipped but it is unfired and complete as it came from factory. Being that condition and a 1992 mfg. I feel that is a legit price. But I havent sold it as yet. I am not pressed to sell it and my price is firm as it is a nice piece.

But run of the mill Glocks at these high prices is beyond me. Maybe there is a nationwide shortage we are unaware of.

 

[Markcuda]

Hey, if they can get what they ask, more power to them.

 

[SAG]

Fools and their money are soon parted.

 

[southGA]

Fools and their money are soon parted.

I like to keep a few with no paper trail. For this "luxury" I've paid a little more than I could have gotten one for elsewhere. Just seems nice to have a few that no one can trace back to me. Not for doing anything wrong, just peace of mind. I much prefer a FTF with no paper work than adding more paper to the ATF's stash.

 

[Reignman]

I wondered about that also. Most places I see locally around Raleigh are in the $475-$525 range for new. Obviously the 45 frames are more as are night sights and other extras. Local police supply place has well used Glocks for $375-$399. These are the G17 or G22 and most have lots of wear but doubt a lot of actual range time.

I do have a 2nd Generation Glock 22 listed for sale @$500 shipped but it is unfired and complete as it came from factory. Being that condition and a 1992 mfg. I feel that is a legit price. But I havent sold it as yet. I am not pressed to sell it and my price is firm as it is a nice piece.

But run of the mill Glocks at these high prices is beyond me. Maybe there is a nationwide shortage we are unaware of.

Makes sense... couple days ago I saw someone selling a "slightly used glock 26 cheap"... his price, $600... Its crazy....:dunno:

 

[jonm61]

I've considered a couple of deals, but my FFL charges a $50 transfer fee, so at that point, it puts them far out of range of what I can get locally.

I can buy G22s all day long for $419. Police turn-ins, but I could care less.

GunsRUs, I would probably pay $500 for your 2nd Gen G22 in that condition. Too bad you don't live in GA, because I refuse to pay the transfer fee:crying:

Personally, I don't like the Gen 3s. I'm a Gen 2 guy. I wish I could get a G27 without the finger gooves too.

 

[Reignman]

http://www.gunsamerica.com/999338795/Guns/Pistols/Glock-Pistols/26-27/Glock_27.htm

Here's a $700 used glock 27 with 2 mags, 14$ in mag extensions, a brush and a glock case :wow::wow::rofl: These people are sick.:dunno:

I am offering a once in a lifetime deal on my 27. I am including case , 2 mags , speed loader, grip extensions , and cleaning brush. I have almost $700 invested

L M F A O

 

[Stubudd]

So yea, not necessarily a rant just an inquisition...

Why do people price their glocks higher than you can purchase them for new? Lately I have seen more people asking $550, 600, etc for used glocks that can be bought for EASILY $350-375 from police turn in's, pawn shops etc... interesting... Maybe the prices are different around the us ... but where Im from, I laugh at stores pricing glocks over $515:rofl:

The simple answer is- supply and demand. There are less glocks than people who want them right now, so some are going to be sold for more than they are "worth".

You can ask more online for a few reasons I think: First, not everybody can walk in a store and buy a gun, for lots of different reasons. Second, when you are shopping online you can find exactly what you want, which might not be possible just shopping at locals. I wanted a Smith model 19-2 blue 4" barrel, so I paid a little above what it would have cost had I been able to find it locally (I could have paid less and gotten something almost like what I wanted, or waited possibly years to stumble across that gun in a local, or I could just pay $50 more and get it now). Third, "normal" price varies greatly across the country (I think anyway- the price of most things varies, guns included I'm guessing)- some online stores are listing a price that is "normal" to them, I would think.

 

[Glockster_James]

1. Location - Not everyone lives in an area where gun shops are on every corner. Hell...some people don't even have a gun shop within 2 hours. When I lived in Alaska, I lived on an island that had two gun shops that barely had anything good in stock or even at a reasonable price. But lots of people had FFLs.

2. Buying out of state, regardless of dealer or private individual, most of the time you will not pay sales tax. Sure, ya pay $15-20 in shipping, and depending on your dealer, a $20 transfer fee, but in many cases thats still cheaper than sales tax.

3. Selling local in person, you reach very limited number of people. By listing online, you can reach hundreds or even thousands daily. Depending on what you've done to your firearm, you may have to find a person who actually wants exactly what you've done to your Glock in order to get your asking price. Or if you're desperate to move it, you can get more offers quicker.

4. Not everyone knows where to look for used firearms and/or police trade-ins...and if they do, maybe they want to buy new anyways. Some people aren't comfortable with buying what could have been your problem only to have it become their new problem.

5. Not everyone knows about discounts available to them whether they are LEO/Military/EMT/Fire/etc, or even a GSSF discount on new Glock purchases.

6. Don't forget supply and demand. Every day people complain they are put on a long waiting for the gun they want. Some people will pay even more just so they don't have to wait.

Used Glocks are like used cars...most people are willing to budge on the price if you make a reasonable offer. If you low ball them then you're likely to just piss them off. If you can purchase a used Glock from a dealer or pawn shop for $350 or so...don't bother wasting a private seller's time as most aren't going to go that low just cause you can get it near you for that price.

Too many variables to sit here and complain about people pricing their firearms for sale that you obviously have no intention of buying. Just my opinions. Have a good night.

 

[pangloss9]

A shop near me has new Glocks for $505. After tax they come to about $540. As far a people on GunBroker, studies have shown that when some one owns something you have to pay them more to get them to give it up than they would be willing to pay for the same item. Having said that, a lot of the posts on GunBroker are from businesses rather than individuals, and I wouldn't expect business men to be sentimentally attached to their wares. Oh well. Just a thought.

 

[Markcuda]

Is $669 for a new 21C to much?
That price is shipping.

 

[Gallium]

Also, in some states (MA comes to mind) an old(er) Glock is TYPICALLY what a non-LEO can purchase.

'Drew