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#21 ·
senorric said:
Your post title asks: "What is the average depreciation of a used gun after purchase??"

... Others here are addressing new guns but your inquiry was about "a used gun after purchase".
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That's the way I interpreted his question... Maybe some clarification from the OP...

However, your response would be mine if I interpreted your way...
 
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#22 ·
I like to use this rule of thumb in today's hard to find new target guns.

Any shotgun that is one week old to 18 months old. Should sell for between 20% and 25% of current new gun price.

Any Shotgun that is 18 months to 3 years should sell for between 25% and 30% of current new shotgun prices. Not current Manufacturer's recommended prices. I'm talking real new selling prices now!!!
This is for quality target shotguns only.
Field guns, and el Cheapo Turkish shotguns are another story.

Its harder to price a shotgun that is no longer in current production!!! break em all jeff
 
#23 ·
ScottinTexas said:
some very little, some a lot and depending on market fluctuations, with the pandemic over I've seen a lot more used guns available and the prices seem to be falling,

without knowing brands and models and gun specifics couldn't even guess,
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What ScottinTexas says is true.
Until OP clears up if it's a P or K's gun or mid range or entry level quality as a Browning or Beretta there is no right way to answer. If it's a Tri Star or similar manufacturer it's in a whole new category. Some you will never lose much on,or you make some money on high quality ones. But really inexpensive ones you just take your chances you can find an uninformed guy that wants something that looks good and cheap. My opinion anyway.
 
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Pull & Mark said:
I like to use this rule of thumb in today's hard to find new target guns.

Any shotgun that is one week old to 18 months old. Should sell for between 20% and 25% of current new gun price.

Any Shotgun that is 18 months to 3 years should sell for between 25% and 30% of current new shotgun prices. Not current Manufacturer's recommended prices. I'm talking real new selling prices now!!!
This is for quality target shotguns only.
Field guns, and el Cheapo Turkish shotguns are another story.

Its harder to price a shotgun that is no longer in current production!!! break em all jeff
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Great info, and it makes sense. I needed this information to calculate the approx value of some estate items, and to purchase a quality combo for my son. As I research there are trends, with the condition of the gun being the biggest factor at times.
 
#26 ·
fastarget said:
We are shopping for trap combos, some a year old, some older. All are considered in good well cared for condition.
If the original purchase price is know, what is the average depreciation or how do you fairly price a shotgun?
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It would really help it you provided the make and model of the trap combos that you are looking at, what you are asking varies from brand to brand and model to model.
 
#28 ·
Guns are like cars. As soon as drive drive them off the lot or take them out of the store the value plummets. I have a Perazzi High Tech I bought three years ago. Looking at prices I would be lucky to get half what I paid for it and it might take a long time to sell. I have never bought a gun based on what its resale value may be down the road.
 
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George MT. said:
It would really help it you provided the make and model of the trap combos that you are looking at, what you are asking varies from brand to brand and model to model.
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Sure, CG Invictus III combo 13 month old, good shape some dings and scratches, Warranty questions since it won't transfer from original owner, good customer service , F3 combo Good shape, good customer service, Both fit well ........DT11 combo good shape .....
 
#32 ·
fastarget said:
Sure, CG Invictus III combo 13 month old, good shape some dings and scratches, Warranty questions since it won't transfer from original owner, good customer service , F3 combo Good shape, good customer service, Both fit well ........DT11 combo good shape .....
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Here are a few things to look at:

1. The price of new shotguns especially quality ones are going up....the market for almost anything made from alloyed metals is increasing.

2.The CG Invictus 3 with some minor dings and scratches will suffer about a 20 percent dip from retail as the invictus is one of their flagship models. I would say the CG would have no problem servicing it for a long time to come.

3.The Blaser depending on if the ribs have been up dated will take a bit more of a hit on the used market...solid shotgun but not the same as the CG invictus or the DT 11 I have seen Blaser F3s of the new version with updated ribs sell for 6,000 used with case.

4.DT 11 in good shape again will take about a 20 percent hit from the original selling price. Nice thing about the Beretta is the most qualified gunsmiths will work on them. There is not as much demand for the DT 11 as you will see for a nice DT 10.

5.If the CG is a combo and fits well and has the original case that and the DT 11 might be your best buy out of the bunch.
 
#33 ·
fastarget said:
Sure, CG Invictus III combo 13 month old, good shape some dings and scratches, Warranty questions since it won't transfer from original owner, good customer service
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I would say the dings and scratches could bring down the price 30-35% on the 13 month old CG Invictus III combo. It shows me the owner did not care for his firearm at all!!!! A F3 should lose slightly more value more than normal, as do Zoli shotguns IMO. Beretta DT-11 lose the most value right off the bat. Well I should say, The Kolar's and DT-11's lose the most value of any clay target guns right off the bat. Supply and demand will effect used gun prices as well. If a New Brand xyz gun is sold out at all dealers for the next 6 months. Then a used model xyz gun, in like new condition can bring close to new price right now. The trick is to know all this info, which is near impossible to know all the makes and models. So, I say stick with makes sense to you. If you have any doubts about a gun. Look at Gunbroker.com and see what last 3 guns of your make and model sold for in the last few weeks. Now I did say Sold For!!! Not Asking Prices!!!

You should take a look at used guns on Guns International, & Pacific Sporting Arms You also need to look at all the gun vendors that are members of TS.com. Your going to get a fair deal with a reputable dealer to back the gun up. Its easy to sell damaged/worn out guns to Newbie shooters!!! Newbies don't know what to look for. You might not get a great deal from a shooting Vendor, but you will not buy someone else's problems as well. Good Luck to Ya. break em all jeff
 
#35 ·
Song Dog said:
I watch the market every day; never seen so many 682 E's for sale, sellers are dropping prices to move inventory even offering no credit card fee's, some free shipping and some accepting fair offers.
Trap models are fewer, more Sporting clay models are available and Skeet models gathering dust. Resale of our specific target guns like all firearms, condition is everything, the higher condition well care for models are worth the additional second look. If the models have add on features as stock/comb work if professionally done use discretion the amount it adds to asking price. Plenty of Beretta, K Gun, P Gun, and Model 12 (Et Al) experts to guide you on your purchase. Appears to be the right climate now to acquire a re sale target shotgun.
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Probably true. It seems like a lot of shooters have talked of dropping out due to rising costs of shells etc.
 
#36 ·
Pull & Mark said:
I like to use this rule of thumb in today's hard to find new target guns.

Any shotgun that is one week old to 18 months old. Should sell for between 20% and 25% of current new gun price.

Any Shotgun that is 18 months to 3 years should sell for between 25% and 30% of current new shotgun prices. Not current Manufacturer's recommended prices. I'm talking real new selling prices now!!!
This is for quality target shotguns only.
Field guns, and el Cheapo Turkish shotguns are another story.

Its harder to price a shotgun that is no longer in current production!!! break em all jeff
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You stated: "Any shotgun that is one week old to 18 months old. Should sell for between 20% and 25% of current new gun price."

According to your statement and using an appropriate example, if I found a one year old Browning BT-99 that someone paid $1000 for, I should expect to pay $200 (20% of new price) but no more than $250 (25% of new price) for it. Really?! If I could buy guns at those discounts for quality target guns I'd get my FFL and go into business. I'm always amazed at what some post here.
 
Discussion starter · #37 ·
I think what he meant was "off", in this case $800, not unreasonable, better than cars and other discretionary items.

Agree with Big Kahuna, Rising costs of everything around us, interest rates, credit card bills coming after the holidays, and the overall living in debt is about to make it a buyers market for good clean used sporting guns.
 
#39 ·
senorric said:
if I found a one year old Browning BT-99 that someone paid $1000 for,
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You show me where I can buy a brand new BT-99 for $1,000!!! I see out of stock BT-99's selling new for $1,200. So Yes, I would pay $1,000 for a used BT-99 that is less than 18 months old that is in excellent condition. If I was looking for that make and model. My statement also included new current selling prices!!!
At the bottom of my thread, I also stated that some ( long term) out of stock guns are selling for almost new prices. Its called supply and demand right now. My statement holds true for normal buying and selling conditions. Sad to say, guns right now are like buying cars right now. Lots of used makes and models are selling for higher than normal prices. I see lightly used K-guns and P-guns selling for near new prices. Since many dealers do not have much new stock.
However this does not mean I will be paying that kind of money for a lightly used shotgun.
Like a car right now. I would not buy a used shotgun. I would buy a new shotgun at the best price I could find on the internet though!!! break em all jeff
 
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Pull & Mark said:
You show me where I can buy a brand new BT-99 for $1,000!!! I see out of stock BT-99's selling new for $1,200. So Yes, I would pay $1,000 for a used BT-99 that is less than 18 months old that is in excellent condition. If I was looking for that make and model. My statement also included new current selling prices!!!
At the bottom of my thread, I also stated that some ( long term) out of stock guns are selling for almost new prices. Its called supply and demand right now. My statement holds true for normal buying and selling conditions. Sad to say, guns right now are like buying cars right now. Lots of used makes and models are selling for higher than normal prices. I see lightly used K-guns and P-guns selling for near new prices. Since many dealers do not have much new stock.
However this does not mean I will be paying that kind of money for a lightly used shotgun.
Like a car right now. I would not buy a used shotgun. I would buy a new shotgun at the best price I could find on the internet though!!! break em all jeff
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A local club member came to a new member orientation with a new BT that the purchased with adjustable comb for alittle over 1k. I was very surprised but happy for the guy.
 
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