The deal that was hardest to walk away from

[EB85]

For me it was today. An on consignment 580 series Mini 14 with a scope for $650. Even if it was cheap glass I call that a hell of a deal. Funny I found that today because I was looking at a new Mini at Cabela's for $900 last night. If it's still there in a couple days I'm seriously considering going back and snagging it.

[DucatiRon]

Layaway man. Layaway.

[chez323]

Layaway man. Layaway.

I love layaway! Bought many a guns that way, allowed me the option of not having to pass up a good deal and pay for it over 60-90 days.

[EB85]

Layaway man. Layaway.

I know, I know. I even have a prepaid credit card with a $100 on it. I'm thinking about going back when they open up and snagging it. Should hopefully be there considering the place was closing in about 10 minutes after I left.

[esh21167]

About 3 months ago. LE trade in, Glock 19 Gen 3 with factory night sight, 3 mags, case, looked like new for 455 OTD. At the time I thought, I don't need this and passed. Still kicking myself. When I came across the same deal for a Gen 4 17 at 495 OTD a month later, I did not resist.

[wellcraft]

a couple of years ago i passed on a beautiful DSA FAL w/16" barrel, quad rail and sidefolding stock for 1300. the FAL was in mint condition and appeared to have been unfired or fired very little. i also had the chance to buy a colt anaconda that was sitting for months at one of my LGS and then the day i decided to buy it it was gone

[normanvin]

I have missed out on many guns by thinking the same thing. If it is there next week.


Layaway is a good thing.

[ungawa]

I've seen Minis selling new for about $650 at Walmart. However, this was over a year ago. There is something very strange about Minis. Or perhaps I am missing something. There does seem to be a lot of disparity on the pricing of them.

For me it was this:

http://www.cannonsuperstore.com/hispanosuiza.html

Hispano 20mm Autocannon with 1000 rounds of high explosive tracer ammo. The explosive load in the ammo was 1 gram under the limit for explosive DD.

That deal will never be seen again.

[ScotsGuards]

A 7.62 NATO L2A1 Bren Gun set. It was the gun, the tripod, tool kit, 2 spare barrels and a chest of 30 Rd Magazines. The guy only wanted $5,000.00 for it. I had just bought my 1928A1 Thompson and was almost tapped out. I probably could have borrowed the money but I didn't want to do a loan. Damn! Still kicking myself in the arse for NOT going for it. This was in 1999.

[JoshIronshaft]

ScotsGuards, do you remember the barn with "Muir Motor Museum" painted on the front on 711 north of Ligonier? When he died and they auctioned everything I could of had a 60's Forward Control Jeep Truck for $200. I was 17 and didn't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. Still kickin myself.

So far no gun purchases I regret skipping.