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Mickey

I agree.

After all, why do people like Sinner etc spend $100,000k
on Holland's, Purdey's etc made pre WW11 ? (I just picked a $ figure)

Because they have build quality.


A QUALITY RBR3B would definately sell.

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Hey, I do not question that quality is never overpriced. But let's be realistic (as I was just accused of earlier. Relax, just kidding.) "A QUALITY RBR3B would definately sell?" Yes, but how many and enough to offset startup costs, etc? I don't think so.

The Sinners of the world are few and far between. If it was easy to get to that stage, we would all be doing so. And, those who have the wherewithal that are willing to pony up for real quality at a real price can only keep so many top of the line DR companies afloat. Hell, look at that marvelous Purdey 470 that they have had on their site for how long now? Many 'Sinners' are dedicated Purdey?WR/H&H buyers and may, or may not, shell out for the product of a new company with no track record and building on the wreck of another who had promised much under the Rigby name but fell far short.

I think it is a great idea and that Sinner and others like him, and even those of obviously lesser pockets such as myself would buy the 'new' Rigby with all the bells and whistles. But, are there enough out there and who will buy a properly-priced new Rigby rather than something else of like quality from an established maker?

Great idea, great to think about, and I will be the first to eat humble pie if it gets going and stays alive, but I still don't see it happening or, if it starts, surviving long.

Dave

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