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Posted: 11/20/2016 9:27:56 PM EDT
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I saw this stock on Gun Broker and have no idea why the bidding on this is so high. Other than being NOS, what is so great about this stock?
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That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! Quoted:
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That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! You know I don't know what to say. I don't think I would feel right selling that for that price. It is what it is but obviously the bidder is uneducated about his purchase. |
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You know I don't know what to say. I don't think I would feel right selling that for that price. It is what it is but obviously the bidder is uneducated about his purchase. Quoted:
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Oh my god. Right?
That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! You know I don't know what to say. I don't think I would feel right selling that for that price. It is what it is but obviously the bidder is uneducated about his purchase. It HAS to be TWO uneducated bidders to drive it up like that. That is just CRAZY! |
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It HAS to be TWO uneducated bidders to drive it up like that. That is just CRAZY! Quoted:
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Oh my god. Right?
That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! You know I don't know what to say. I don't think I would feel right selling that for that price. It is what it is but obviously the bidder is uneducated about his purchase. It HAS to be TWO uneducated bidders to drive it up like that. That is just CRAZY! Exactly. Someone is really going to get ripped off all because of their ignorance. |
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Oh my god. Right?
That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! You know I don't know what to say. I don't think I would feel right selling that for that price. It is what it is but obviously the bidder is uneducated about his purchase. It HAS to be TWO uneducated bidders to drive it up like that. That is just CRAZY! Exactly. Someone is really going to get ripped off all because of their ignorance. Sometimes funny stuff goes on at GB to get unsuspecting buyers to pay ridiculous prices by starting a bidding war. Some shady people on GB. |
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The opening bid was .01, no reserve. The description was honest and pictures were very clear. The bidding history also shows that more than two people drove the final value over $500.
Just because an item sells for an especially high price, that does not suggest foul play… just human nature. As long as the high bidder is pleased with their transaction, that is what matters in the end. The suggestions that someone is getting ripped off, or that unethical bidding practices drove the price up is extremely disrespectful and spiteful. |
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The opening bid was .01, no reserve. The description was honest and pictures were very clear. The bidding history also shows that more than two people drove the final value over $500. Just because an item sells for an especially high price, that does not suggest foul play… just human nature. As long as the high bidder is pleased with their transaction, that is what matters in the end. The suggestions that someone is getting ripped off, or that unethical bidding practices drove the price up is extremely disrespectful and spiteful. I personally don't care what you do. As stated above shady business practices are a common occurrence on GB. If you and your buyer are happy with a $500 type E stock so be it. Called capitalism. The fact is the buyer is paying over 4 times the items worth is a fact but unrelevent. If your happy about it so be it. That is why I personally don't sell on GB. There is a line that can be blurred, making a profit or being un ethical. Your business your sale, I really don't care. |
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I personally don't care what you do. As stated above shady business practices are a common occurrence on GB. If you and your buyer are happy with a $500 type E stock so be it. Called capitalism. The fact is the buyer is paying over 4 times the items worth is a fact but unrelevent. If your happy about it so be it. That is why I personally don't sell on GB. There is a line that can be blurred, making a profit or being un ethical. Your business your sale, I really don't care. Quoted:
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The opening bid was .01, no reserve. The description was honest and pictures were very clear. The bidding history also shows that more than two people drove the final value over $500. Just because an item sells for an especially high price, that does not suggest foul play… just human nature. As long as the high bidder is pleased with their transaction, that is what matters in the end. The suggestions that someone is getting ripped off, or that unethical bidding practices drove the price up is extremely disrespectful and spiteful. I personally don't care what you do. As stated above shady business practices are a common occurrence on GB. If you and your buyer are happy with a $500 type E stock so be it. Called capitalism. The fact is the buyer is paying over 4 times the items worth is a fact but unrelevent. If your happy about it so be it. That is why I personally don't sell on GB. There is a line that can be blurred, making a profit or being un ethical. Your business your sale, I really don't care. The description was honest. The pictures were clear. The opening bid was .01 with no reserve. Multiple bidders drove the price up, three bidders were involved with driving the price over $500. In fact, I blocked the bidder with zero feedback, which had little impact on the final selling price. I spoke with the buyer of the auctions this morning, and he is thrilled. I tossed in the original BCG and some other parts as well. So yes, I am thrilled with the outcome of the auction!. I can also comfortably look myself in the mirror. The auction was ethical, honest and fair. Have a nice day. |
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The description was honest. The pictures were clear. The opening bid was .01 with no reserve. The auction was ethical and honest, three bidder drove the price up. In fact, I blocked the bidder with zero feedback, which had little impact on the final selling price. So yes, I am thrilled with the outcome and can comfortably look myself in the mirror. Have a nice day. Quoted:
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The opening bid was .01, no reserve. The description was honest and pictures were very clear. The bidding history also shows that more than two people drove the final value over $500. Just because an item sells for an especially high price, that does not suggest foul play… just human nature. As long as the high bidder is pleased with their transaction, that is what matters in the end. The suggestions that someone is getting ripped off, or that unethical bidding practices drove the price up is extremely disrespectful and spiteful. I personally don't care what you do. As stated above shady business practices are a common occurrence on GB. If you and your buyer are happy with a $500 type E stock so be it. Called capitalism. The fact is the buyer is paying over 4 times the items worth is a fact but unrelevent. If your happy about it so be it. That is why I personally don't sell on GB. There is a line that can be blurred, making a profit or being un ethical. Your business your sale, I really don't care. The description was honest. The pictures were clear. The opening bid was .01 with no reserve. The auction was ethical and honest, three bidder drove the price up. In fact, I blocked the bidder with zero feedback, which had little impact on the final selling price. So yes, I am thrilled with the outcome and can comfortably look myself in the mirror. Have a nice day. You eating up the shipping cost lol. I didn't read the details of your sale. Shit send the guy a gift certificate for a free steak dinner! |
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Not retro, but you can build an AR for $400 ish. Congrats to our capitalist ARFCOMmer. Do you sell things on commission?  Quoted:
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That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! Not retro, but you can build an AR for $400 ish. Congrats to our capitalist ARFCOMmer. Do you sell things on commission? Man we are going have to rethink our appraisal thread prices! I got a real nice D stock and a set of no drains. Even has all it's teeth. I could get a couple grand! Hillary didn't even win the election! Reminds me of 2008! |
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Man we are going have to rethink our appraisal thread prices! I got a real nice D stock and a set of no drains. Even has all it's teeth. I could get a couple grand! Hillary didn't even win the election! Reminds me of 2008! Quoted:
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That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! Not retro, but you can build an AR for $400 ish. Congrats to our capitalist ARFCOMmer. Do you sell things on commission? Man we are going have to rethink our appraisal thread prices! I got a real nice D stock and a set of no drains. Even has all it's teeth. I could get a couple grand! Hillary didn't even win the election! Reminds me of 2008! You don't know unless you put it up for auction. I recommend an honest description and solid pictures. The item is worth what the bidder is willing to pay. I open with a .01 opening bid with no reserve. Sure, if bidding activity is low, I risk losing $$$ (…and I have). On the flip side, clear pictures and honesty sell well in a market full of crooks. People are willing to spend $$$ for piece of mind (including myself). |
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Yes, you ARE missing something. You must look at it from the perspective of the buyer.
If the buyer is building a semi-auto M16A1 clone like most of the people on this forum. Then indeed, the price seems extravagant. What is the value of the completed clone? $1200-$1500 pehaps? However, the buyer may be the lucky owner of a pristine M16A1 lower receiver. In which case the extra few hundred dollars spent to complete the rifle with pristine parts may come back to him in spades when the value of the completed rifle could exceed $25,000. In that case, $560 for a pristine buttstock or $2000 for a pristine complete upper assembly would seem like a good investment. |
| Hey, he said what he had and gave good pictures and someone was willing to pay what it meant to them. No problem on the sellers part. The buyer probably should have been more educated but in the end he really wanted it and was willing to pay for it. I'd be extremely happy if I was the seller. It's not like the seller was one of the guys on GB knowingly selling fake stuff and saying this was used by spec ops etc. |
| I got a Colt 62667, emerald green follower mag from this seller on GB. Started as a .01 auction and sold @ $40. Mag was mint and worth every penny as far as I am concerned. Personally, I thought this seller was extremely honest and did everything from comms to packing & shipping perfectly and would buy from him again. I just know what I am willing to pay for any specific item and will not in any circumstance go above that price. I do not see any fault with a seller doing an auction starting at a penny and letting the free market see where it goes. It could have just as easily sold for $1 if there was no interest. Just my .02 on the whole thing. |
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That's a happy Dog Face Soldier!
NO shade from me Bro. I've sold crap I got out of the garbage and seen it go for stoopit money on ePay before. 
The following is a direct quote of a recurring conversation I've had at countless gun shows over the last 40 years; Some guy, "What'cha want for it?" Your favorite Garbage Man, "What'l you GIVE me for it?" May not have been "supply and demand" this time out but you make's yer bets and you take's yer chances! Dog Face won this round! ETA Dog Faced Soldier 
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You don't know unless you put it up for auction. I recommend an honest description and solid pictures. The item is worth what the bidder is willing to pay. I open with a .01 opening bid with no reserve. Sure, if bidding activity is low, I risk losing $$$ (…and I have). On the flip side, clear pictures and honesty sell well in a market full of crooks. People are willing to spend $$$ for piece of mind (including myself). Quoted:
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That makes me want to sell one of mine. Could almost build another rifle for that! Not retro, but you can build an AR for $400 ish. Congrats to our capitalist ARFCOMmer. Do you sell things on commission? Man we are going have to rethink our appraisal thread prices! I got a real nice D stock and a set of no drains. Even has all it's teeth. I could get a couple grand! Hillary didn't even win the election! Reminds me of 2008! You don't know unless you put it up for auction. I recommend an honest description and solid pictures. The item is worth what the bidder is willing to pay. I open with a .01 opening bid with no reserve. Sure, if bidding activity is low, I risk losing $$$ (…and I have). On the flip side, clear pictures and honesty sell well in a market full of crooks. People are willing to spend $$$ for piece of mind (including myself). Congratulations on your auction! I know that I have paid more for an item that I should on GB, but sometimes you need that one particular part. Your items were in awesome condition and sometimes that is motivation enough. Maybe the buyer has an original M16A1 lower he plans on putting the parts on. If you have $25,000+ invested in a rifle, what's another $1,500. |
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