ninjaferret Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 You have a txt message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Don't sell it. At some point in time you will regret it if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Don't listen to them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Am I the only one with a load of dogs in my cabinet? 😂 Nope! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Guys the gun is still for sale. It had endless class about it so will have to be done on a first come first serv basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Crockart's is the gun shop in Blairgowrie. Est. in 1852, Michie took over from Crockart at some point. I wonder if they would be interested in this piece of history? http://www.jamescrockartandson.co.uk/about-us Edited January 17, 2017 by Piebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Reeceknight, No offence but many respondents on PW are remarking on the desirability of your gun................ I would be really interested to know how and/or on who's advice you set your asking price? and equally interested in knowing how many off PW are seriously interested in buying a SBS Boxlock Non- Ejector for £2000?..........no matter how pretty it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Reeceknight, No offence but many respondents on PW are remarking on the desirability of your gun................ I would be really interested to know how and/or on who's advice you set your asking price? and equally interested in knowing how many off PW are seriously interested in buying a SBS Boxlock Non- Ejector for £2000?..........no matter how pretty it is! I have 7 people intrested , 4 of them from PW. I have no reason to lie they can tell you themselves on here. Why do you have a more realistic price? I have spoken to a number of gun smiths, a conversation with someone from bonhams who admited it's hard to gauge a price and it's worth what people are willing to pay. I was told to stick it up for a couple of grand and gauge the situation. Edited January 17, 2017 by Reeceknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 panoma1 - I have been dying to ask the same question but simply could not think of a way without insulting the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 If it's any interest to you, I have a similar quality gun, perhaps slightly better engraving, that I paid very close to your asking price 2 years ago, so I would suggest you are in the ball park price wise. Best quality vintage boxlock prices are rising all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 panoma1 - I have been dying to ask the same question but simply could not think of a way without insulting the seller. I think it's a fair question, and a very fair response from the OP. I'm in the same predicament with my gun I've posted on here, it's a gun that is worth whatever someone will pay for it. Difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 for me the gun trade is no different from the car trade, what makes a mk1 escort worth £20-£30 grand? What makes a holland and Holland worth £100,000? there certainly not the best looking guns? isn't everything worth what people are willing to pay? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 panoma1 - I have been dying to ask the same question but simply could not think of a way without insulting the seller. I hope the seller didn't take it as an insult, because it was not meant to be? it was a genuine comment/enquiry!............and yes! as Kyska said anything "is only worth whatever someone will pay for it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I hope the seller didn't take it as an insult, because it was not meant to be? it was a genuine comment/enquiry!............and yes! as Kyska said anything "is only worth whatever someone will pay for it" No offence taken 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 No offence taken 👍🏼 I think you need a new sales thread now we've ruined it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think you need a new sales thread now we've ruined it.... Yer I mean it isn't the best way a thread can go is it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 reeceknight that is a superb gun I do find it a funny forum when people question the value of anything like this as you said its worth what someone will pay for it just wish I had 2 grand I would snap this one off of you and look at it all day one of the best guns I have seen on here for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yer I mean it isn't the best way a thread can go is it haha We can clear the thread of posts for you. PM me if you'd like me to reset it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Being an amateur of these old guns, and a much, much more proficient photographer I also commend the OP for the nice product photos, it definitely bring the gun into 'light' that way -- you clearly know how to photograph things so they look their best, but I'm a bit disappointed that some have the 'instagram' looks that clearly enhances contrast quite a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Being an amateur of these old guns, and a much, much more proficient photographer I also commend the OP for the nice product photos, it definitely bring the gun into 'light' that way -- you clearly know how to photograph things so they look their best, but I'm a bit disappointed that some have the 'instagram' looks that clearly enhances contrast quite a bit... Yes but that is 1 photo pulled off instagram the rest are completely normal and taken in my kitchen with an iPhone ? I wouldn't trick someone to come look at a gun that looks nothing like the photos Lol the gun looks very different in sunlight than indoors and that shows in the photo taken in the garden 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yer I mean it isn't the best way a thread can go is it haha I think it's gone fantastically to be honest, nothing but jealousy, and you've had some calls about the gun. All the best with the sale, I'm sure someone will want it, whatever the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 If I didn't already have a "pretty" gun that I only use once or twice a year, I would buy this in a heartbeat. It already feels like I'm having an affair, as I lust over it several times a day !! Please post you're keeping it to put me out of my misery ... I now see you're a young chap ... listen to the folks who have made the mistakes KEEP IT !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddanby111 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 ill pay 800 if that helps xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Is this still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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