r/canadaguns • u/Ace_And_Jocelyn1999 • Jul 05 '26

Gun and gear reviews What’s going on with Gunpost prices?

What makes people post their used guns for above new prices? I’m looking for a 10/22 brand new they’re about $419.99 in my area, but every post I’m seeing is like $500-$1000. Why would anyone pay more for a used gun? I’m not even talking about modified ones, or optics or anything. Just a standard wood stocked ruger 10/22 for like $800.

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u/yummybunnybear Jul 05 '26

I bet it's those poor husbands whose wives are forcing them to sell their guns: " look honey! I've been trying to sell it for months but it's a tough market!"

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer Jul 05 '26

This is the only valid reasoning I think.

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u/mwmwmwmwmmdw Jul 06 '26

ive seen this comment a lot here over the years but i dont think anyone is actually doing that. people just over inflate the value of their guns. or maybe if im being generous its that they plan to haggle down

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer Jul 06 '26

Buyers and sellers should meet at a mid-price. Market make it with negotiation. Sometimes you have to slap the ask.