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Offline yankee2500

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Crazy !
« on: July 04, 2011, 06:29:27 PM »
Here is an ad I found on Gun Broker for a used S&W M&P for sale, usual used price is $450 - $500.
Opening bid $1000 buy it now $2000

He's nuttier than the guy who stole it. :o ;D


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This is a like new pistol that has been lightly fired, it was stolen from my home and used in a suicide then returned by the Police Department, it has verifiable history thus the price, you’re buying a unique weapon! .40 cal S&W firepower in a scaled down pistol that is small, lightweight and easy to carry with you. Meet the M&P Compact Pistol from Smith & Wesson. This gun is chambered for .40 caliber S&W. 10 round magazine + one in chamber. This has all the safety features! This gun will fire without a magazine inserted. In addition, this gun has an internal locking mechanism. Barrel length is 3.5 inches. Overall length is only 6.7 inches, with an empty weight under 22 ounces! Width is just 1.2 inches! Night Sights!. Zytel Polymer Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel/Slide and Structural Components finish off this very practical and every-day useable firearm! In the design of the M&P, Smith & Wesson considered the needs of military and law enforcement from every conceivable angle. No other polymer pistol offers this combination of versatility, durability and safety. ALL BACKED BY THE SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY. Reinforced polymer chassis, superior ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, and proven safety features. The new standard in reliability when your job is to serve and protect and your life is on the line. This package is complete with a S&W hard case, all paperwork, a cable gun lock, two different mags and three sizes of interchangeable grips. An excellent choice for home and travel. Be certain this gun is legal to own in your state. Consult a local FFL to be sure. Ask any questions before you bid. This gun retails well over $700.00. This is your chance to own a premium S&W at a great price! Payment is due in our mailbox in the form of a U. S. Postal Money Order within 5 days of auction close, returns only if unfired and returned within 7 business days plus shipping. Shipping will be USPS PRIORITY fixed rate of $25.00 (lower US). I will make other shipping available at additional cost if requested by buyer, insurance extra. Bid with confidence. I will send more pictures upon request please ask any questions prior to bidding.
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Re: Crazy !
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 06:32:49 PM »

They're out there.

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Re: Crazy !
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 09:06:58 PM »
Might one assume from the seller's logic that such a handgun would qualify for Value Added Tax in the European Union?   ::)
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Re: Crazy !
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 09:23:04 PM »
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Here is an ad I found on Gun Broker for a used S&W M&P for sale, usual used price is $450 - $500.
Opening bid $1000 buy it now $2000


       Description for Item # 238185494             
       
This is a like new pistol that has been lightly fired, it was stolen from my home and used in a suicide then returned by the Police Department, it has verifiable history thus the price, you’re buying a unique weapon!  This gun retails well over $700.00. This is your chance to own a premium S&W at a great price!  

This seller must be charging the premium for the verifiable history (thus the price) of the unique weapon.    ;D
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Re: Crazy !
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 10:22:23 PM »

Right.

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Re: Crazy !
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 11:27:49 PM »
He may get that price if Elvis killed himself with it but some
Joe Nobody, I doubt it.
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