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TuffTusk

March 21, 2016, 11:40:25 am
I currently own a very nice Colt King Cobra .357 (stainless 4").  I bought it from a friend that needed cash, and got a great deal.  However, there's no original box, or papers with this gun.  I have been approached about trading it for a brand new Colt Delta Elite (with box and papers).  Any thoughts on this trade?  I've seen the Delta's around $1,075, and the Cobra's anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500ish. 

I'm on the fence about trading, but if I was to pull the trigger, should I expect a trade straight up, or should I get a little cash with it?

I appreciate the suggestions.
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H&D

March 21, 2016, 11:47:40 am #1
If I owned the Delta I'd be expecting a straight up trade. You're missing pieces that make it a complete set.
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TuffTusk

March 21, 2016, 11:54:36 am #2
Quote from: H&D on March 21, 2016, 11:47:40 am
If I owned the Delta I'd be expecting a straight up trade. You're missing pieces that make it a complete set.

This was my thoughts as well.  Thanks.
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kodiakisland

March 21, 2016, 11:41:30 pm #3
The cobras are selling at a premium right now.  If you want to do the trade and feel comfortable with it, then do it.  If you are able to buy the Delta and sell the Cobra, you should come out ahead by several hundred dollars, even without a box or papers.  If you trade straight up, the other guy is definitely getting the better deal.
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DeltaBoy

March 22, 2016, 09:46:09 am #4
Do the Trade with an additional + 200 buck from him. 
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TuffTusk

March 22, 2016, 10:36:40 am #5
The trade was done.  I got the Delta and $100.  Thanks for the opinions guys.
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DeltaBoy

March 22, 2016, 03:14:06 pm #6
Quote from: TuffTusk on March 22, 2016, 10:36:40 am
The trade was done.  I got the Delta and $100.  Thanks for the opinions guys.

Good Deal.
If the South should lose, it means that the history of the heroic struggle will be written by the enemy, that our youth will be trained by Northern school teachers, will be impressed by all of the influences of history and education to regard our gallant dead as traitors and our maimed veterans as fit subjects for derision.
-- Major General Patrick Cleburne
The Confederacy had no better soldiers
than the Arkansans--fearless, brave, and oftentimes courageous beyond
prudence. Dickart History of Kershaws Brigade.
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