2 scopes for valuation please

[lodmoor]

As above I have 2 scopes to dispose of and have no idea of their value, done some looking but getting widely different results.

The are, a Simmons rifle scope with mounts;

https://postimg.cc/gallery/jTLSMgLg

and a Guntuff pistol scope with mounts;

https://postimg.cc/gallery/3TTDVx1z

All comments appreciated.

[lodmoor]

Wow! 86 views and nobody knows what they are worth?

What is happening here?

[Sam99]

Hello

I have no idea , but it's a reply for you.
Scopes range from not much to huge amounts .
So , no insult , but I would suggest £35:00 each plus postage.


Sam

[lodmoor]

Thanx, Sam, at least someone is alive out there!

[wil95k]

You can buy the Guntuff scope from our sponsor for £24,and the Simmons is a deerfield I think,£20-£25.

[Craig-P]

Working photograph links may help...

[lodmoor]

Working photograph links may help...

Postimage, links work OK for me.

[lodmoor]

You can buy the Guntuff scope from our sponsor for £24,and the Simmons is a deerfield I think,£20-£25.

Both with mounts, does that not make a difference?

[wil95k]

Both with mounts, does that not make a difference?

Depends on what mounts they are,do you know what make they are?They could be e-bay jobbies

[Muskett]

Simmons £28 with mounts.
Other £20, if that, with mounts.

You asked.

If mint the Simmons might have made £50 and the mounts another £10. And then someone might be prepared to pay the postage.

[lodmoor]

Simmons £28 with mounts.
Other £20, if that, with mounts.

You asked.

If mint the Simmons might have made £50 and the mounts another £10. And then someone might be prepared to pay the postage.

Oooh, bit sarky, both mounts are good quality, Simmons is very good nick, not perfect, anyway opinion is divided and I usually do posted inc. Did think the Guntuff would be worth more, a chunky scope that works well.

We shall see when I put them up for sale though it seems nobody has any money anymore.

Who did you all vote for???

[Muskett]

For some reason the second hand scope market is pretty flooded. Ask Rachel in Accounts why people are selling everything, anything, to raise some cash.

The biggest change is scope fashions and that PCPs are the rifles people are buying which can utilise far more scope than a 3-9x40.

A lot of Simmons scopes were sold, and there are plenty of other 3-9x40 that are more interesting being an earlier vintage. There are plenty of new scopes that are pretty cheap anyhow, and well enough made and glassed.
The Guntuff new has little value.
Even the mounts are of lower quality and two a penny.
Your examples aren't mint, so are competing with bin loads of similar second hand scopes.

Only top brands and exceedingly good condition examples hold their value, and that is presenty crashing. A shed load aren't selling when offered at prices they might have got only a few years ago. For the rest be happy to find a taker at any price.

If people come over sarky, then its because how do you tell someone their pride and joy migh barely raise enough for a takeaway? Just not very sexy. If they had been branded Venum, you would have plenty of interest here.

I'll be voting Reform next time out. Thanks for asking.

[lodmoor]

For some reason the second hand scope market is pretty flooded. Ask Rachel in Accounts why people are selling everything, anything, to raise some cash.

The biggest change is scope fashions and that PCPs are the rifles people are buying which can utilise far more scope than a 3-9x40.

A lot of Simmons scopes were sold, and there are plenty of other 3-9x40 that are more interesting being an earlier vintage. There are plenty of new scopes that are pretty cheap anyhow, and well enough made and glassed.
The Guntuff new has little value.
Even the mounts are of lower quality and two a penny.
Your examples aren't mint, so are competing with bin loads of similar second hand scopes.

Only top brands and exceedingly good condition examples hold their value, and that is presenty crashing. A shed load aren't selling when offered at prices they might have got only a few years ago. For the rest be happy to find a taker at any price.

If people come over sarky, then its because how do you tell someone their pride and joy migh barely raise enough for a takeaway? Just not very sexy. If they had been branded Venum, you would have plenty of interest here.

I'll be voting Reform next time out. Thanks for asking.

Thank you for a considered and helpful reply, as they are not my pride and joy someone on here will probably get a bargain.

Reform for me too.

[Muskett]

For anyone wanting some plinking good fun then the market has loads of older, well used, a bit battered, old springers flooding the market. Look at Holts Sealed Bid Sale (most over prices, and they may be just happy to just get some sold/moved.)
Here, such scopes as in this thhread would be perfect.
Trouble is fewer and fewer people want to spend any time sorting an old "battered" air rifle. Any new parts, if needed, are expensive and that if they can be found. However, most just need a strip and oiling up correctly. Then, if not worried about absolute precision and pristine, for very little outlay anyone can have a perfectly fun plinking rifle. Just have bigger targets and keep the range sensible. Whats not to love?

[Mach 1.5]

The Simmons is the Deerfield range and was their budget scope back in the day. With mounts and lens covers. £40
Pistol Scope. £30.
Mach 1.5