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DrAlexanderTobacco
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They're a lot dearer since around 2019, Covid especially kicked up the value imo as if you search "gas mask" on ebay in the UK, that's what comes up predominantly
Macks airsoft dreamers of the week thread
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Adolf Hamster
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- Feb 1, 2018
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and as we all know, 2-tone adds value because nobody with a defence would want to remove it.....
Neptune
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He bought it from Surplus Store.
It costs £200 two toned, plus £10 of BBs and £4.99 delivery, so £214.99 to the door.
And he wants people to pay him £225 for it, without any warranty if something goes wrong. Good luck!
Speedbird_666
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- Jul 28, 2014
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Broken lower receiver (trigger guard)....check
Not been used in ages.....check
Wants more than retail....check
Yeah....good deal...?
Not been used in ages.....check
Wants more than retail....check
Yeah....good deal...?
Adolf Hamster
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even admits to expecting degraded performance having been sat in storage.......
Just Joe
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He's took down the ad now.
Explained to him how ridiculous he was being
Roba93
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Thought the same, I would have been interested if it was reasonably priced ?
I've seen this overprincing happening a lot more in the last few weeks. Thinking people are regretting their post lockdown purchases!
Jaylordofwaargh
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- Apr 8, 2019
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Exactly this, with post and during lock down purchases, was thinking there would be a bargain or two but everyone is just 'no, its "new" there is no movement on price'
Good luck with that
Cannonfodder
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Also half term has started. I'm not saying all kids are dumber than a box of rocks, but the number of idiot posts always goes up in the school holidays
alxndrhll
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If I was to draw any correlation it'd tend to be the dreamer/borderline dreamer posts tend to increase around paydays. I'm assuming that's folks seeing a new shiny they want from their hard earned coin but falling slightly short, dipping into the collection to make up the difference. In the case of that admittedly overpriced CM.041 my initial thoughts were 'I wouldn't pay that, but also find me another in stock' (which is now somewhat moot because TG have had a restock, granted some aren't willing to buy from TG at present). Very much priced to catch someone impulsive that's in a rush to get one. Do I think it's a dreamer price? Yup. Do I think there is someone out there that might if you wait long enough? Probably.
In terms of actual advice should the seller read this, after shipping fees and potential import charges you're probably looking at a similar cost from TG as you would be Patrol Base (you might get lucky and skip the fees but we'll go with 'worst case'). The arbitrary starting point of 60-70% of £230 (it's useful as a baseline if nothing else) falls at £138-161. Considering they're seemingly relative hard to get your hands on at present, if it were me I'd likely list it for £180 including all fees and postage.
In terms of actual advice should the seller read this, after shipping fees and potential import charges you're probably looking at a similar cost from TG as you would be Patrol Base (you might get lucky and skip the fees but we'll go with 'worst case'). The arbitrary starting point of 60-70% of £230 (it's useful as a baseline if nothing else) falls at £138-161. Considering they're seemingly relative hard to get your hands on at present, if it were me I'd likely list it for £180 including all fees and postage.
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I do no ever understand people who post links to retailers in their adds showing that the stuff is over priced. is it too lazy to use copy and paste or just dumb full stop.
GenuineGerman
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I think the 60-70% rule is fair most of the time, as a buyer you can only go off the information given by the seller. I’m sure it’s been known that descriptions differ from what is purchased on rare occasions. As a seller you have to factor in the target market as well. I have a Nuprol M4 that I’m happy to sell with mags for not a lot of money as I understand it’s a Nuprol ( I think it’s not a bad rif actually, but there is a thread already on here for that haha). Were as my PSG is a different proposition so I know I will lose more on the PSG than the Nuprol and accept that.
it also depends like @alxndrhllhas said on if someone will wait or they just want the readdies.
at the end of the day something is only worth what someone else wants to pay, I’ve learnt that and I’m sure the seller of the mp5 will learn that.
At the end of the day we are all guilty of initially thinking our stuff is worth more than it is and we are all out for a bargain but I always ask myself the question am I willing to take the price hit before I list it.
it also depends like @alxndrhllhas said on if someone will wait or they just want the readdies.
at the end of the day something is only worth what someone else wants to pay, I’ve learnt that and I’m sure the seller of the mp5 will learn that.
At the end of the day we are all guilty of initially thinking our stuff is worth more than it is and we are all out for a bargain but I always ask myself the question am I willing to take the price hit before I list it.
Cannonfodder
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Not a sale, but posted on faceache by a site (which I'm not going to name). The nearest houses are just over 200ft away so I'd like to know what size pyros they're using
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strykerles
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200ft away then they must be 10 thunderflashes taped together ?
Cannonfodder
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That or the builders were wearing stetsons and spurs
EvilMonkee
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Have MP9s become rarer than rocking horse poo or something? 2 ads asking for silly money
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EvilMonkee
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The biggest issue with the bottom ad isn't really the price but the fact that for that amount of money you can get a brand new TM MP7 and 2 or 3 mags and still have enough left over for ancillaries and its a better gun. I agree £300-350 would be a better figure
GeorgePlaysAirsoft
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I think they are being tongue in cheek here - neighbours have made a silly complaint which they are gently mocking.
