Whats a fair price?

11-03-2009, 12:33 AM

I've been wanting another AR to replace the one I got rid of,but don't have the cash to buy one,so Im going to sell or trade my Springfield M1A,so I can get one..Question is,what should I ask for my springfield? I have a guy interested,just not sure what to ask for it. Its a standard,only had 200 rnds or less through it,still like new condition,has the wood stock,and has 1 20 rnd mag and factory 10rnd mag,and all paperwork and box that it came with new..What should I ask for it? I was thinking around $1500??? Im not sure,I hate to overly price something and offend a person,and then again,i don't want to be raped..LOL

**Traumaslave** · 11-03-2009, 01:12 AM

I think $15 is a bit high, IMHO. $1000-1300, used. Not sure what NIB at the store is but, I know my price and it's less than $15.

**Gun Geek** · 11-03-2009, 06:01 AM

I'd have to agree $1500 is a little high for used. But your best bet is to search gunbroker or auction arms and see what they are selling for used.

**MikeW** · 11-03-2009, 07:08 AM

1500 would be "ok" if it were an early standard and had all military parts in it. If it is all SAI parts then 1200 is more in the ballpark IMO.

**70below** · 11-03-2009, 07:29 AM

I'd say $12-1300. You MIGHT be able to get more for it, but I think at the previously mentioned price both you and the seller could leave the deal feeling satisfied.

11-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Okay guys,that sounds good,wasn't sure what to ask for it...Thanks.

**mk19** · 11-03-2009, 11:35 AM

Knowing how hard it has been to get M1A's you might be able to pull 1500 (almost the exact price of a new one) the prices suggested earlier would be better in an ideal world.

**Magiccarpetrides** · 11-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Hell if hes willin to pay $1500 let him pay it. You might as well start high...you could offer it for a dollar and he would probably offer 50 cents....its human nature to haggle.

11-03-2009, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rem_700 Guest Posts: n/a	Whats a fair price? I've been wanting another AR to replace the one I got rid of,but don't have the cash to buy one,so Im going to sell or trade my Springfield M1A,so I can get one..Question is,what should I ask for my springfield? I have a guy interested,just not sure what to ask for it. Its a standard,only had 200 rnds or less through it,still like new condition,has the wood stock,and has 1 20 rnd mag and factory 10rnd mag,and all paperwork and box that it came with new..What should I ask for it? I was thinking around $1500??? Im not sure,I hate to overly price something and offend a person,and then again,i don't want to be raped..LOL

11-03-2009, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Traumaslave TGO Member Joined: Oct 2008 Where: Madisonville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 390	I think $15 is a bit high, IMHO. $1000-1300, used. Not sure what NIB at the store is but, I know my price and it's less than $15. __________________ 01 FFL SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKY'S. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS Silence is golden. Duct tape is silver.

11-03-2009, 06:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gun Geek Some Spiffy Title Joined: Apr 2008 Where: Sevierville, TN Age: 27 Posts: 500 Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to agree $1500 is a little high for used. But your best bet is to search gunbroker or auction arms and see what they are selling for used. __________________ BigBoyToyAuction.com FirearmSites.com Founder *****Please Join our TGO and HCP Adopt a Roadway Group*****

11-03-2009, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
70below TGO Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007 Where: Knoxville, TN Age: 33 Posts: 979	I'd say $12-1300. You MIGHT be able to get more for it, but I think at the previously mentioned price both you and the seller could leave the deal feeling satisfied. __________________ Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do. ~Benjamin Franklin

11-03-2009, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
mk19 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2009 Where: Antioch Age: 32 Posts: 273	Knowing how hard it has been to get M1A's you might be able to pull 1500 (almost the exact price of a new one) the prices suggested earlier would be better in an ideal world. __________________ Sgt USMC OEF & OIF Vet. NRA Certified instructor

11-03-2009, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
MikeW TGO Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Hermitage, TN Posts: 422	1500 would be "ok" if it were an early standard and had all military parts in it. If it is all SAI parts then 1200 is more in the ballpark IMO.

11-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rem_700 Guest Posts: n/a	Okay guys,that sounds good,wasn't sure what to ask for it...Thanks.

11-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Magiccarpetrides Zombie Slayer Joined: Feb 2008 Where: Knoxville, TN Age: 25 Posts: 2,588	Hell if hes willin to pay $1500 let him pay it. You might as well start high...you could offer it for a dollar and he would probably offer 50 cents....its human nature to haggle. __________________ "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai E. Stevenson "Some say you can tell how the World stands by the prices of AK-47s, I find that easy to believe." -Aynonmous "After seeing those pics i've decided I would drag my dick through a mile of broken glass just to hear her fart through a muted walkie talkie." -as seen on SVTperformance.com www.seviervilleautobrokers.com 865-384-5407

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