Chopperlumps

The local news here in dallas ran a story this morning, centered on the fact that pawn shop business is up over 60% since this time last year… what does this mean to the gun business? guys in the industry better pay less and charge less. most of the good stuff that comes into a pawn shop these days is listed on the internet in a flash…literally, almost to the minute that it “comes out”. most of the really good guns go to regular dealers on that pawn shop’s circuit… that is why most of what you see in a pawn shop, as far as guns, is crap. occaisionally, good guns get out to the front. be on the lookout. if you are attempting to buy one of these guns, remember that most of these had 30% of the posted value loaned on… dicker, beg, plead…get those good guns!

I recieved a call from a friend regarding this article… he indicated that most of the good guns are redeemed by thier owner… so much for the flood of great guns from the public to your local pawn broker. i still believe that there are some great deals at pawn shops on fine grade guns. i have mostly gotten deals on mauser sporters… and mostly of the guild variety. i would be willing to bet that some really nice field grade guns show up, that are in barely used condition. i think that there are a lot of guns from the 60s 70s vintage that are lurking in closets! get em’ while they’re cold!