Don't pee on my leg and tell me it is raining.

[bigtubby]

Had a interesting email exchange you all might like. I answered a WTB ad on backpage.com [like craigslist but guns are allowed] the guy was looking for a .357 or.44 mag so i sent him pics of my 4" blue speed six.

So I tell him the price is $400.00 he replies with this email,

"Hi thanks for the pictures it is a really nice looking gun but to be honest I did some research online and they are all over the web for about $300-325. I would give you $300.00 for it but I really couldn't pay much more than that. Please let me know either way. Thanks again. Ron"

Which is fine if you think it is to much or don't want to pay that much just say so. So I reply with this email

" Ron send me some links for those speed six's for $300 to $325.00 that are all over the web I would like to buy a couple more. Gun broker has seven total and one under $400.00 and it is a .38 special. I know you know they went out of production in 1988 and I can't seem to find that many."

So of course he did not respond, I am thinking I got hooked buy this guy and should have handled this better what the best way to handle this just say thanks for the offer, don't respond or something else?

 

[StonewallRuger]

I like your response.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

While your response was not "wrong" it isn't going to talk him into buying your gun. I've learned to just chalk these kind of things up to, "Yeah, whatever." Just more Internet BS, tire kicking, whatever. Lots of people respond to ads even when they have no interest in the item.

-- Sam

 

[bigtubby]

While your response was not "wrong" it isn't going to talk him into buying your gun. I've learned to just chalk these kind of things up to, "Yeah, whatever." Just more Internet BS, tire kicking, whatever. Lots of people respond to ads even when they have no interest in the item.

-- Sam

Sam, I agree with your response but I responded to his WTB ad That he placed.

 

[flatgate]

Welcome to the Internet where nothing is at it appears. Insincere people will go out of their way to be rude and make "un-true" statements.

I ALWAYS simply move on and don't feed the Trolls.

flatgate

 

[bigtubby]

Welcome to the Internet where nothing is at it appears. Insincere people will go out of their way to be rude and make "un-true" statements.

I ALWAYS simply move on and don't feed the Trolls.

flatgate

I think you are right just ignore them and as you say move on!

 

[StonewallRuger]

Actually, I would have said, "Wow! If they are all over the internet for THAT price, why don't you just buy them instead of wasting the time of me and other owners of the revolver you're looking for?"

 

[bigtubby]

Actually, I would have said, "Wow! If they are all over the internet for THAT price, why don't you just buy them instead of wasting the time of me and other owners of the revolver you're looking for?"

That is a GOOD response!!

 

[CraigC]

Honestly, I wouldn't pay that much for a used old "Six" series Ruger. Wasn't too long ago that they were plentiful and well under $300. $400 should yield a nice K-frame.

 

[bigtubby]

Honestly, I wouldn't pay that much for a used old "Six" series Ruger. Wasn't too long ago that they were plentiful and well under $300. $400 should yield a nice K-frame.

I will buy all your "used old six series rugers" that you want to sell for under $300.00

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Yep, some people have the prices from "the past" stuck in their heads and just can't understand that those prices go up over time.

I keep hearing of all these sub $500 S&Ws, but not where I am.

Then again, we have a guy on here who's picked up a couple of Freedom Arms guns at real bargain prices. A lot of it is regional, or being in the right place at the right time.

There are also plenty of "gun folks" who don't get onto a computer at all, and don't know about GunBroker prices, etc.

-- Sam

 

[americal]

He should have bought your gun :!: a fine --clean Ruger --out of production 8) Rather have your gun than a new one :)

 

[M'BOGO]

He might also be a dealer looking to shuck a rube...

 

[mattsbox99]

Your gun is nice, but its not a $400 gun to me, which means nothing really, as somebody else might think thats a steal. Sixes are good guns. I have a 6" blued one I gave $200 for late last year. Its not as pretty as yours, but its a good gun.

In any case, I don't think your response is out of line if you were genuine about it. I usually don't respond to people that make lowball offers or ridiculous trades. Almost like a guy here that wanted to trade his S&W 610 and wanted a SBH, and $600 cash.

 

[demo_slug]

Did the WTB ask for a speed six or just any 357/44? the guy might not of know the difference between a speed six from a blackhawk.

his loss. that is a nice revolver.

 

[CraigC]

Yep, some people have the prices from "the past" stuck in their heads and just can't understand that those prices go up over time.

I'm not an idiot, Sam. I understand inflation and rising prices better than most. That doesn't change the fact that the old Six series revolvers have always been, quite bluntly, among the cheapest used guns on the market. Gunbroker is not really a good reference because it's loaded with speculators trying to get rich off every sale. In the real world Sixes are still relatively cheap guns, used Single Sixes can still be had for under $300 and decent K-frames for under $400. It's only been three years since I paid the paltry sum of $300 for a near new, pinned barrel, nickel plated 2" S&W model 15. Although I paid nearly double "prices from the past" for a NIB S&W 24 last year but a Speed Six ain't a low production N-frame.

Ten years ago I could've directed you to a shop with stacks of new-old-stock Security and Speed Sixes, all under $300.

 

[comanche]

Those six series guns are running $300-$350 at local gun stores around here.
That's full retail. FYI

 

[Pal Val]

Haggiling is part of the game of life. People who do it right, win. Those who don't, lose. No big deal. So, yu ran into one who wasn't too good at the game. Give him one minute of attention, then take one minute to forget about it. Two minutes total!

 

[ray1970]

Just throwing my hat into the ring on this. I think proper etiquette would have been for him to respond by saying that was a little more than he was looking to spend and maybe ask if you were flexible on that price and then possibly negotiate from there. I would probably have responded to him by saying "sorry, I can't let it go that cheap. Good luck finding what you are looking for. Thanks."

 

[jpickar]

I think you title to your thread is the correct answer.

I was looking for a M1Garand, I had a guy offer to sell me a Springfield arsenal in OK shape for $1900. It was worth a $800.

I just told him "I wasn't born yesterday pal" and walked away. I don't get rude, but I let him know he is out of line.

John

 

[bigtubby]

Did the WTB ask for a speed six or just any 357/44? the guy might not of know the difference between a speed six from a blackhawk.

his loss. that is a nice revolver.

His add said a 357/44 did not specify single action or DA.

 

[COR]

A gun is not worth a cent over what the next fella is willing to pay....no matter what anyone tells you. No matter what anyone wants to argue.

There is no argument that can be made one way or another. That fella lowballed you and rolled the dice...he lost. C'est la vie! I have more than once paid over what I considered a value. I still have a cool gun and the extra $50 bucks was forgotten. Don't get upset over a haggler, he just wasn't very good at it. you are taking this far too personally, $ doesn't have emotions.

BTW if that is the worst thing that happens to you this month...you did OK!

 

[rugerfan100]

I think the guy is smoking some....yep, just an old haggler.

 

[Fishslayer]

Honestly, I wouldn't pay that much for a used old "Six" series Ruger. Wasn't too long ago that they were plentiful and well under $300. $400 should yield a nice K-frame.

I will buy all your "used old six series rugers" that you want to sell for under $300.00

And I'll take those $400 K frames... :lol:

 

[jimd441]

COR,

I have more than once paid over what I considered a value. I still have a cool gun and the extra $50 bucks was forgotten.

That is SO true. As I see it, if you are a dealer then getting the most advantageous prices (buying and selling) is one thing. I'm a buyer, not a seller. In fact, I have never sold a gun in my life. I buy what I like and like what I buy so if I pay a bit more than I really had to I don't really care. My focus becomes getting out and enjoying my new gun.

Jim

 

[FergusonTO35]

It seems like nowadays the price of a used or older gun is as much determined by the perceived disirability of the current version of that gun or equivalent. I noticed that older S&W revolvers have risen sharply in price since the internal lock was added. As the low mileage and NIB Six series Rugers are snapped up by collectors and taken out of the marketplace, the remaining shooter grade ones go up in price.

 

[steveinaz]

You'll always have low-ballers, I just tell them "no can do" but thanks for your interest.

Sometimes too, people are willing to buy something--but only if they can get it at a really good price.

 

[Longrange]

Ok I will give you 325.00 right now but can't go any higher then that ! LOL

 

[Anonymous]

I sell quit a few guns online and have gotten a LOT of emails similar to the one in the opening post.

My response is always....."sorry, but I can't sell this one for that, but thanks for your interest."

Works for me.... 8)

 

[Yarddod(1)]

Speed Six & Security Sixes are Great guns, The one the OP has is worth
$400 & He will get it IMO ; )
Y/D