[toodeepsam]

More than once. Recently even.

Did a straight swap for an Aero precision ar9 pistol. Swapped a nice Wyndham for it that I had not pulled the trigger on in 3 years to a DAV friend who wanted a rifle but had no coinage.

Brought it home, handed it to the wife, and all was right with the world.

 

[HD1911]

Yep a few times. Im waiting on one to ship at the moment. Its an addiction. Hasn’t anyone told you yet?
Enjoy your prize sir!!


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[Auto Blaster]

My wife would have told you that I over paid for every one of those I own!

 

[Intercessor]

Yes I have. I bought a used 2019 date coded CZ75B that had a few more rounds on it than I would usually buy, I figured I overpaid $50-$75 more than the pistol would usually sell for, but I had been wanting a CZ75 for quite some time. (I buy gently used 100-200 rounds from private buyers and save hundreds). I figured it wouldn't hurt to pay a bit more in this instance.

 

[Purgatory]

If you factor in the cost of gas etc, just look at it like you'd waste more than 100 bucks in gas trying to find it at a better price, so you actually came out ahead. Besides, it's a Colt,. The way they keep going up in value, I doubt you're going to get hurt on it.

 

[jimh406]

I haven't, but I can think of a lot of guns I'd pay $100 more for.

 

[SteedGun]

Most of my gun purchases are near or below market. However, I have overpaid for a number of guns that I really wanted and I wanted to make sure no one else got them. Anyone that says they have not overpaid for a gun either has a few hand me down guns or does not have a collector gun. I have some very prized guns. Yes, I shoot them ALL.

 

[jimh406]

You surely don't overpay for every gun in your collection, but if you can, I'm happy that you have money to burn.

 

[Old Dog]

Have you ever knowingly overpaid for a gun because it’s what you wanted?

Shoot, you kidding me? Most of the used guns I've bought, I know I overpaid for. But my rule is, if it's in mint condition, function checks fine, and I know what the "reasonable" asking price for it would be, I don't stop to ponder things very long. For old Colt and S&W revolvers and good 1911s, I'll pay over what Schwing's, the Guntrader's Guide or Fjestad's Blue Book gives as a price range -- IF I believe it'll be a permanent resident in my collection (and I know it'll appreciate in value).

For commonly found and mass-produced, readily available modern production revolvers or semi-autos (and especially polymer strike pistols), hell no, I'll negotiate down to a price I know I'm stealing the piece, or I'm walking away.

 

[CSMRET]

Shore have.... but, like I told one feller when he was saying "we've had it around for years and I don't know if it fires" you weren't listening to me, I WANT IT!!!!!
And the way I look at it, at least I'm not buying RV's that depreciate 30+% a year.....

 

[Rob Harris]

Overpaid a few times, but long time ago. It's not a big deal when u consider how much time/effort you would spent looking for a good deal. shrug

Usually I do a fair bit of research, so it kinda doesn't happen anymore. Also, found this blog with a fair bit of good info and reviews Expert Guides & Tutorials - GritrOutdoors.com , can definitely recommend.

 

[FDM1]

Yes. A Shotgun I really wanted and still own. Think about all the people just getting into guns in the last few years. Most have/are overpaying.

 

[Thefielder]

I overpaid, but it looks great and I see it in my bookshelf every day.

 

[DRM813]

Heck yes! lots of foolish purchases in my youth. Ok maybe not just my youth

 

[Sixgun357]

I overpaid, but it looks great and I see it in my bookshelf every day.

That color case hardening on the frame is absolutely beautiful not to mention the pistol. Like a beautiful woman.

 

[Thefielder]

That color case hardening on the frame is absolutely beautiful not to mention the pistol. Like a beautiful woman.

It shoots well too…..

 

[Bahn of the Sun]

Yes Sur I have. Sadly during the mid-year of 2021. Prices were at MSRP or slightly more. Will I do that again? No plans but I also don't regret it since I trained with those handguns for armed security and marksmanship drills which I did improve at.
That said, nice trade!

 

[earlwb]

Yes I have knowingly overpaid for a gun when I wanted a certain one really bad. I think that everyone would do it too. Now then one gun I got has a high price to start with, so maybe they only did a limited production run or something.

 

[tray burge]

To me, I factor in the overage by the scarcity of the gun and probability of finding another one in said condition?
If it's "livable" I'll pay the overage if it's a gun on my bucket list I've been keeping an eye out for.

 

[Death Punch]

The way I see it is its all about how bad you want something. Especially if it’s a hard to find gun. I have a lot of folks ask me what something is worth. I usually respond with a price range, but tell them truth be told it’s worth what you can get for it. So have I overpaid yes, do I typically kick myself for it no. No one put a gun to your head and made you buy it.