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And as purely an observation I think those on-line auctions have a way flattening the value of firearms "across the board.".
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On the other hand, I take it as a way to see how the value of the 99 can vary in different parts of the country and Canada. That's how I look at it. But there's always folks who take it personally when others have different opinions on what they would spend on gun. Been true for 15 years, always ends up with somebody mad. I actually liked the "what's this worth" poll, get a general feel for range without anybody having to put out an opinion they'll get attacked for. But I'm prepared. Got lots of popcorn.
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100+ yr old 1899's in any caliber in this condition are kinda getting scarce.I'll show them our poll.Maybe I'll get it for $500!! 
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Indeed, this poll kind of flattened out the perceived valuation aspect of this rifle.
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100+ yr old 1899's in any caliber in this condition are kinda getting scarce.I'll show them our poll.Maybe I'll get it for $500!! I'm betting you'll get laughed at.
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You never know until you ask, either as a buyer or a seller. There's an ass for every seat.
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So far, with 29 votes cast the average selling price for the rifle would be $1300.
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I put $1500.
It’s well worth that because of the condition.
There is a lot of leverage on the sellers part when a gun has that much condition IMO.
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Yes, I would be happy to buy a bunch of those low priced ones. Hard to find those early ones with condition.
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Went to make an offer......too late , sold 2K
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Well, all but one person that voted in the poll would have lost potential profit on thqt one!
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