A riff on "collectors"

[edwea]

If we knew the "why" behind all the wtb and wts ads, how many of these dogpiles would there be?

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Sheesh guys...this thread is the ingo equivalent of the left cancelling some comedian for a joke they made years ago.

Yep exactly the same thing

 

[Johnk]

If we knew the "why" behind all the wtb and wts ads, how many of these dogpiles would there be?

So you are reduced to name calling? Not very intelligent.

 

[ditcherman]

Sheesh guys...this thread is the ingo equivalent of the left cancelling some comedian for a joke they made years ago.

No the left cancels because they hate the truth, they are the hypocrisy, by definition.
And, it’s not in the past, it’s current.
The OP has been challenged and asked some questions, and hadn’t really explained himself, which is perfectly fine, it’s his right, and just like the Garand question maybe he’s thinking about it. Obviously, he sees things differently, which is fine too. But one can expect to be challenged from time to time.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

So you are reduced to name calling? Not very intelligent.

He was actually defending you

 

[AndreusMaximus]

He was actually defending you

Well, I guess you can still call out someone you think is being illogical, even if they are on your "side".

But yeah, this thread is getting confusing to me real quick...

 

[ditcherman]

He was actually defending you

Ya this took a funny turn.
I really want to stop giving him a hard time, I’m trying, I really am.

 

[edwea]

Digging up posts from 2 years ago for inconsistencies? I don't know, whatever man.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Ok

I'm out...

 

[mcapo]

Digging up posts from 2 years ago for inconsistencies? I don't know, whatever man.

My wife doesn't have a 2 year statute of limitations on reminding me of the slightest inconsistency...why should INGO be any different...

 

[Mij]

I know this refreshed post started a while back, but I do and have been attempting to collect one of each caliber of Remington 788 they made. I’m well on my way. Been looking since about 1974, now I have to wonder if I’m going to hurt someone’s feelings? some how that’s just not right.

 

[Leadeye]

Back to the guns, these are the 1917s the OP was interested in, the S&W on top, Colt on the bottom. While not the only New Service or Hand Ejector I own, these are the only US property marked 45 ACP versions.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Back to the guns, these are the 1917s the OP was interested in, the S&W on top, Colt on the bottom. While not the only New Service or Hand Ejector I own, these are the only US property marked 45 ACP versions. View attachment 202446

Thank goodness he didn't express an interest in Broomhandles...

 

[BigMoose]

I am currently hording more Beretta pistols then I care to admit. Bite me.

 

[2tonic]

Whether stamps, coins, guns, or fine wines, the first rule of collecting is "the fewer on the market, the more valuable each example becomes."
Limited supply/natural attrition does its part, but simply scarfing up items increases the value of the collection, and all remaining available on the market, exponentially and artificially.
Not saying this is the goal of all collectors, but it's strong juju.
Stamp collecting is particularly cutthroat.

 

[Wolfhound]

My wife doesn't have a 2 year statue of limitations on reminding me of the slightest inconsistency...why should INGO be any different...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Whether stamps, coins, guns, or fine wines, the first rule of collecting is "the fewer on the market, the more valuable each example becomes."
Limited supply/natural attrition does its part, but simply scarfing up items increases the value of the collection, and all remaining available on the market, exponentially and artificially.
Not saying this is the goal of all collectors, but it's strong juju.
Stamp collecting is particularly cutthroat.

Those dang philatelists...

 

[mcapo]

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You and autospell got me. :-)

 

[churchmouse]

Being a collector I've accumulated a variety of guns over the years, even have duplicates or different varieties of the same gun. Many were bought broken and repaired which has been a good and practical experience, but I'm in no way a qualified gunsmith.



When I go shooting with a group I share what I've brought, even provide the ammo sometimes as a lot of folks don't have things like 44-40.

And when you do we all love the experience you provide. To shoot a piece of history. How many story's are attached to those old pieces that you revive. I love the posts and follow the repairs as closely as my time allows.
When the political insanity pushed you to take a break from ingo I reached out and pretty much begged you to return and I am so glad you did.

Now as to the OP. I have been involved in several somewhat expensive hobbies in my time. Muscle cars/Harleys/boats and now guns. In every one of these the prices of available pieces escalated with the involvement of more people. More people involved less pieces available, so the prices rise. Harleys were a casual investment at one point until the hobby exploded. Prices doubled. Availability tanked. Same with muscle cars. Some of this is profiteers/carpet baggers as it were. They smell a market/profit and here they come. In your case the online auctions (just like Barret Jackson did for cars) drives up the prices because people see that and seek the dollar bills involved.

I see a lot of bashing in this thread and am about to dust off the hammer. Seems to be the tone this week.

 

[ACC]

I totally disagree with the OP on his decision to sell his scary black rifles. But I also disagree with OP on collectors. I want as many guns that I want as I can get. For me? Arsenal Strike Ones.