What would you do???

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Today I was at my favorite gunshop, and spotted something I didn't know I was wanting . It was a Used Ruger Blackhawk Conv 45 Colt/ACP, both cylinders, no box or manuals (very good condition). As I typically do, I got excited and put the gun in layaway (without coming home and researching it first). And there is a 10% restocking fee if I change my mind. Tonight I was researching and found the exact same gun, new, in the box, both cylinders, and manuals. by the time you add shipping and local FFL fees, and the 10% restocking fee, it is probebly 100 bucks more than the one I put in layaway. My question is...how much is "new" worth? is LNIB worth a 100 bucks more than a nicely (seemingly) kept gun without the extras? Watcha think?

 

[boycan]

I wouldn't pay 100 bucks for a box and manuals.

 

[dublin]

I'd try to download a manual if you need it. To me the box wouldn't be worth the cost, to me they just always seem to get in the way.

 

[boycan]

I'd try to download a manual if you need it. To me the box wouldn't be worth the cost, to me they just always seem to get in the way.

I would love to just throw my boxes away but you just never know when you may sell something and they do help the value but not 100 bucks worth and my manuals never get looked at anymore.

 

[Big J]

Support your local gunshop. If the pistol on layaway is in great condition I will just go for it.

 

[jimbo]

I wouldn't pay 100 bucks for a box and manuals.

Me either

 

[dublin]

I would love to just throw my boxes away but you just never know when you may sell something and they do help the value but not 100 bucks worth and my manuals never get looked at anymore.

Same here, have never sold a gun but you never know what will happen. It's the only reason I keep the boxes

 

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Well, I descided that I feel like, when I placed it in layaway I made a gentleman's agreement. So I am going to support the Powderhorn like I have been. These guy's alway's stop and explain things I need to know, even if I am not buying that day. That's hard to find nowadays.

 

[Texas Bulldog]

Umm... that could be mine. I traded mine in at the Powderhorn

I traded mine in for a Marlin XS7 and Prostaff scope. They gave me $350 trade for it.

JOe

 

[Texas Bulldog]

this is what i traded. perfect condition... box and papers

 

[cougartex]

Well, I descided that I feel like, when I placed it in layaway I made a gentleman's agreement. So I am going to support the Powderhorn like I have been. These guy's alway's stop and explain things I need to know, even if I am not buying that day. That's hard to find nowadays.

Congratulations, I am sure you will enjoy it. Good customer service is always a plus.

 

[Skip]

this is what i traded. perfect condition... box and papers

No that's not the one I got. But it wish it had been...lol

 

[Skip]

mistake

 

[Texas Bulldog]

No that's not the one I got. But it wish it had been...lol

Small world It was a great gun, and it was SO accurate it was hard to get rid of. I really did enjoy shooting the .45 acp out of it but the loads i expected more "BANG" from the .45 colt. I really wanted something powerful and it was just a let down... i was trying to get into big bore guns and it was a good deal that tempted me and i did it. But it was a perfect gun

JOe

 

[Texas Bulldog]

Congratulations, I am sure you will enjoy it. Good customer service is always a plus.

Agreed. Powderhorn is a great place to deal with. They really are courteous to the customer and they have earned my business. In the 6 months living in TX, ive dropped in the ballpark of 4k there.

JOe

 

[c_m_shooter]

Rugers are meant to be shot not collected. The $100 you saved will buy 1000 cast bullets and primers.

 

[Clockwork]

Agreed. Powderhorn is a great place to deal with. They really are courteous to the customer and they have earned my business. In the 6 months living in TX, ive dropped in the ballpark of 4k there.

JOe

Big ups to Powderhorn. The guys that work there are fantastic.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I've dealt with 'em since the 70's - back when old man Day was still alive. David and I kinda grew up together - I spent so much time in that place over the years!

 

[Clockwork]

I need to get to one of those San Antonio social events we have, I bet I've run into a lot of you in that shop before and never had a clue.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I need to get to one of those San Antonio social events we have, I bet I've run into a lot of you in that shop before and never had a clue.

Way ah hear it, ya ain't had a clue in years.....