Buying new or used, (Airgun) what is best for you?

[FL22]

Buying used, well anything seems to appease the karma gods for me. So far for airguns the pattern continues. What are your thoughts and experiences?

 

[Pumacarl]

Spend time, not money, first. You will save a lot of both if you do this. Read this forum and others. Learn the characters and figure out what they know and like, and why. Figure out what you actually want to do, and then buy a gun from a name you recognize, that has written about the gun. This is the way. [...as far as karma goes, I believe that's earned, good and bad.]

 

[Florida_Man]

I just bought my first used air rifle recently. I went the easy way and bought it from AoA. I figured its a good entry because it is a business behind the deal. I think it will open up my trust in buying other used rifles in the future, from known guys. I have sold my used air rifles with no issue.

Whenever I sell items I tell the person if they are not happy I will pay for the return shipping and refund them their purchase price. That money never gets moved until I know it is a happy customer. I hope to buy from someone that doesn't have that money burning a hole in their pocket. So I guess what I am saying is I want to deal with a mature person.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I'd buy used in person sale but not from a guy 1000 miles away like forum want ad.. then it's probably on me if it's a bust cause I held it in person first and then agreed..

Then used from like AoA as said above that backs there sale with refund/rma if something's up ..

For me it's become hard enough to buy a new gun that satisfactory and not wanting to rma it ..lol. Then I guess used your expectations ain't as high ether..

 

[pan60]

i have bought used and no regrets i would again.
but i did some home work and bought from folks with great track records.

 

[Mike Brown]

I've never bought or sold any airguns....still have the first couple I got and they go back over 60 years....suppose I'd take into consideration any knowledge I could glean from the more experienced air gunners on this forum. That being said, going with the used ones being handled by reputable retailers like AoA seems like a good idea.

 

[Luis Leon]

I wouldn’t have qualms buying used from some folks on AGN, for example. There are quite a few members there whose reputations in the hobby/sport are well known. That said I only ever sold three PCPs, all with zero issues and at prices I would consider a deal. I personally wouldn’t sell a PCP I knew had problems.

 

[JimBianchi]

Buying used, well anything seems to appease the karma gods for me. So far for airguns the pattern continues. What are your thoughts and experiences?

While I have bought a few used airguns, from sellers with great feedback only, I prefer new.

Just my preference.

 

[Franklink]

I've bought used, but prefer to buy new. My practice and recommendation is to check out the post history of the seller. Usually if they're trying to offload a lemon you'll find them complaining about it or seeking help to fix it prior to them selling it. And don't forget to check when their posts were last updated. I've seen a weasel or two go back and edit all their complaints on a gun they're trying to offload.

 

[jlowe]

Buy used from a dealer 1st.That way when you receive it if there is a problem, they will fix it. Second buy from an air gun website that at least has some kind of accountability.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I've bought used, but prefer to buy new. My practice and recommendation is to check out the post history of the seller. Usually if they're trying to offload a lemon you'll find them complaining about it or seeking help to fix it prior to them selling it. And don't forget to check when their posts were last updated. I've seen a weasel or two go back and edit all their complaints on a gun they're trying to offload.

Been burned or even if the guy is honest your on east coast he's on west and there's the hassle...

I just do the if you don't start something there's not going to be something ..

At least like Pa gives me a return prepaid shipping thing not me spending and running around for one ..lol. I just prefer eye to eye with a handshake when we walk away ...