Introduction

[GhostRider]

welcome

[Fly Fisher]

So cant find a thread anywhere else didnt want to start a new one either. What are all your thoughts on making offers on guns. I dont want to be rude or Mr Lowballer.

For example I bought a new M&P 9 Compact for right around $500 OTD at Tanner and a Holster from Dain for $60. I want a M&P 40 now but I see used ones sometimes posted for like $600 with a comparable holster, basically more than I can buy it for new. I feel like if I have to offer more than $50 less I am being offensive. In said scenario would you.

1) Ignore and wait for a price drop
2) Send you offer of whatever say $500 (vs $600 asking price)
3) Send you offer with an explanation of....going for new at XYZ dealer for $490 etc etc

I guess I feel if I am buying used I would expect to pay 10% less than retail and save the tax too for a sub 500rd good shape pistol, and not 10% less than the Gander Mt Price.

[blackford76]

Welcome aboard.

To answer your question, figure out how much no paper trail is worth to you.
PM and offer, worst that can happen is they say no, can't cut you up and eat you.

[Fly Fisher]

Paper trail to me is no big deal, Sales tax is a bigger concern than a background check.

Thanks for the input, I guess I will just offer what I am willing to pay, add an explanation if necessary and like Gretzky says you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

[theGinsue]

Tough call.

I can tell you that Option #3 shouldn't be considered as you will most likely offend the seller.

Option #2 is sticky but Option #1 could possibly cause you to totally miss out on the chance.