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Am I right in thinking ........
« on: July 11, 2004, 06:18:39 PM »
That for the most part we here are somewhat ''up there'' regarding ages?? :D

I know a few guys here are - like me - gettin on!  But wonder if in fact the average R9 owner/prospective owner - is in this category.?

I'm not bothered who knows my age ... I am 59 (years young!!) .... and for those who can give their's away ... tell!!  We can't do a poll but ...... still, interesting to see if my assessment is about right.

(Something odd here .. original post looks Ok but when displayed shows a wierd word!  - which is ''disagreeessment'' .... odd, doesn't show when I try and edit .. oh well... it's meant to say there ''my assessment''. )

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dang - it is doing it again ... shucks!  OK - let me say this ''my guess is about right'' .....
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2004, 06:36:59 PM »
Well, I don't know about "disagreeessment'' either ?

But as to age, I was 59 years old,  24 years ago..    
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2004, 06:49:38 PM »
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[size=16] I was 59 years old,  24 years ago..[/size]
RJ .... that true then ... 83  !??!!??!!  You come over as a very young and savvy octegenarian I gotta say .... wish I  knew I'd make it that far!

And with that sorta skill. :)
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2004, 09:24:26 PM »
Well, you are probably right for the most part.  On the other hand, I am turning 35 this year.  I know, I know -- it even sounds young to me.

If your hypothesis turns out to be true -- that this is an older group -- it wont surprise me.  I went through the same thing when I got my PT Cruiser.  I started up a local club and just about everbody was older than me, some by a lot.  But, PTs were fresh on the market and a lot of people were even paying a premium to get one.  As a result, older people with more "discretionary income" were first in line at the dealerships.  

I think the same could be true with the R-9s.  The people in a position to plunk down the cash -- particularly to plunk down cash and wait a long time -- tend to be older.

This demographic changes over time as the product become more affordable or people who have "saved" for one for a while get on board.

What do you think of my theory?
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2004, 09:53:43 PM »
From where I am Duane (shucks - a ''mere'' 35  :o ;D )  .......... I think you've nailed it.  For sure this is a very expensive piece of hardware and as a generalization, for those guys a lot younger, with families and numerous commitments .... I daresay the budget just will not take that big a hammering.

Only reason I can be so seemingly profligate is that I have liquidated some assets in last year or so .. and converted quite a chunk into things with chambers, cylinders, barrels etc ..... guns I think they call 'em! :P
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2004, 09:59:01 PM »
R9SCarry

Damn, when I read your post, it scared me,  I am old, but not 83,  I'm only 73, but the age has affected my math skills.    They say the *math skills* are the second thing to go... :)
It's hard for me to count with Bar B Q sauce on my fingers.
But I'm still quick,.....to the Dinner table.  ;D
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2004, 10:05:19 PM »
Shucks RJ .. sorry Sir ... I was just doin the math ya know!! ;D

Well, that is way better ... and I'll forgive your math corrosion .... mine goes that way too at times.! :P  Ahhhh ..... 73 - now that is way better ... a mere septagenarian ... and a man with fire in veins, lead in pencil and leather in the blood. :D

(Secret ... I too am quick to dinner table!). :)
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2004, 10:13:41 PM »
I'm glad we are an "older" group.  That is probably the reason for the mature and well reasoned conversations we enjoy here.  

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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2004, 10:21:59 PM »
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What do you think of my theory?

I would speculate that are generally correct in the statement correlating the price of a Rohrbaugh with the age of its owner, but I add this caveat, however:  You forget to account for the occasional youngster who comes along who is irresponsible with money and buys one on impulse!   ;D ;D ;D ;D....I am 25  :D

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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2004, 10:27:53 PM »
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In your haste to *post and exit*, you failed to disclose just how *mature* you are.. ;D
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2004, 10:30:05 PM »
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[size=13]In your haste to *post and exit*, you failed to disclose just how *mature* you are.. [/size]

Well spotted RJ .... Mike - come on - you ain't gettin away that easy ya know!! ;D

Oh and Shelby ...... Ok, we'll let ya stay!! (J/K)... :)
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2004, 10:33:18 PM »
And to Gator and shelb,  I say, *more power to you*.  When I was in your age ranges, I would not have been looking at a $900 pistol !!   For sure !
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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2004, 10:52:47 PM »
I'm just a kid. I will turn 48 in October.

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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2004, 10:59:54 PM »
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Oh and Shelby ...... Ok, we'll let ya stay!! (J/K)... :)

Ouch!!......Ok....I'll do my best to behave!  :)

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Re: Am I right in thinking ........
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2004, 02:58:03 AM »
I am surprised by some to the ages presented here. I will be 53 in September, but when I was younger and struggling to provide a living for my family, I could never have afforded a Rohrbaugh, no matter how much I needed one. Fortunatley, mine is prepaid now, and just waiting on a shipment date.

Frank