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Ripp
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Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity
11/05/07 10:00 PM

While I agree with most of what has been stated on this Forum, as I mentioned to one of our members in a PM, I think people are getting a bit out of hand on this. I was at the SCI show in Reno and have been to all of them in the past several years. Yes, the prices are going up for a English best rifles-- "if" it is in good condition. Also if it has been reworked or not, etc..I was told by several dealers this year including George, that the prices are going up about 5 to 10% per year--I was also in the market to buy one, which I did while at the show, so when dealers are aware you are going to purchase, they will "TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR" --as an example--this same guy, George, told me he would not purchase any European double other than Chapius--well guess what---that is what he is a dealer for...mmmmm..coincidence,,,I think NOT..

While at the show I came across several English best guns in .470 in the range of $15,000 up to 24,000. --yes--if it is a H&H or Purdey--the price increases dramatically, however for a Rigby, Westley Richards, Jeffrey, etc.--they were all in that price range, with the exception of one.. the gentleman had in on Consignment with Paul of Jeffrey --who wanted $32,000. --it was in good condition, but over priced--and guess what--when the show was over the gun was still there--

As to using the English Best guns used for hunting--I plan to use mine when I go back next year and every year thereafter--they are a work of Art, but a work of Art that was meant to be used, which I plan to do.. The last I checked, there are still plenty of gunsmiths out there that can fix any damage/problem you might come across.

Thank you

Ripp

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An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	dnovo	11/05/07 10:29 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	11/05/07 10:53 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	AzGuy	11/05/07 10:49 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	11/05/07 11:23 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	GeoffM24	11/05/07 12:04 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	gatsby	11/05/07 12:28 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	hoppdoc	11/05/07 01:51 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	hoppdoc	11/05/07 08:42 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	Ripp	11/05/07 10:00 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	11/05/07 10:21 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	11/05/07 12:23 PM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	GeoffM24	12/05/07 12:17 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	empirevr	12/05/07 07:59 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	dnovo	12/05/07 08:04 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	12/05/07 08:21 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	dnovo	12/05/07 08:09 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	empirevr	12/05/07 08:25 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	12/05/07 09:05 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	dnovo	12/05/07 09:46 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	12/05/07 10:06 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	empirevr	12/05/07 10:44 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	500Nitro	12/05/07 08:04 AM
Re: An Observation on DR Prices and Scarcity	SteveH	11/05/07 12:22 PM

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