I agree with the idea that most peoples descriptions are sometimes way off the mark. That is the reason why I always give a range of prices, starting with a 'Rough as hell' price, then continuing through average, and good, right the way up to very good.
So for example
BSA Mk2 Airsporter
£70 for a rough one up to £160 for a very good one. Mint ones £190 upwards
That way people can then decide which description best fits their own gun, and if they really cant decide, then they can always pick a middle of the road price.
So for the Airsporter, maybe offer it at £140 to be safe. If it doesnt sell in a week, lower the price by £15, and see where you go from there.
By doing that I think you avoid the kind of person that thinks "all Mk2 Airsporters are worth £160+ , as clearly they are not
In the Blue Book of Airguns, they are very very strict about values, and any chewed up screws or missing finish, would send the price crashing down.
Take the Airsporter, if it say had a polished trigger block/trigger guard ( all too common on Airsporters
) then if that gun would have made £150 with a normal trigger block, it only make £90 witha polished one. Now I dont believe the majority guys/gals on the BBS, would take too much notice of things like that, and I know most sellers wouldn't put up with a 40% cut in price for something some would see as an improving feature?? However in America condition is EVERYTHING !!!
ATB
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