John Thedford

I am in business to make money. However--business is not "only about the money". People that think or run their business otherwise have lost sight and compassion. As far as NFA---what better business is there? You get to deal with historical firearms, meet many fine people, and sell a product that is unique. I have been a full time dealer for about three years but have had my SOT since 1994. I have a website and post on Sturmgewehr.com. Arthur has been an entertainment for me. I was glad to see the seller that started this thread post that he got his asking price. I posted earlier that I thought he would get his price--and he did. Facts are facts--and the naysayers can post their negative comments 24/7--but they will not affect the market. Hurley guns are indeed worth 15k. Sold one recently for almost 16k NIB--and will be askiing 16k for another NIB 28 inbound. In regards to other dealers asking 17k for similar weapons--they may be priced ahead of the market--but I believe eventually that price may be realized. Time will tell.

Arthur--you certainly deserve credit for giving many of us a good laugh:) I suggest you pose all of these questions to every NFA dealer you encounter for an accurate assessment of the NFA business. I am sure some will give you a straight answer if they can quit laughing long enough! In the interest of "enlightening" some board members I shall address your questions: Question 1>Where does a dealer come by Thompsons owners who do not wish to sell at the going rate? Answer: sometimes sellers are more motivated than other sellers. Turn enough stones--and you find a diamond. Many owners would not be willing to sell even at current market rates. Question 2>How much profit do you put on top as represented as a percentage or straight fee? Answer: It varies on a deal to deal basis. Question 3>Do I charge a processing fee? Answer: No--I never have. Should I? Question 4>Do I ever provide a transfer srvice and what is the charge for that service. Answer: Yes--I provide transfer services. The charge varies from $50 on up. Arthur--the fact is you make it sound like dealers have some secret resource for ordering or buying NFA weapons at below market prices. Were that the case it would be a much easier business. Why are there dozens of ads in Shotgun News and Gunlist advertising "we buy machineguns"? Some educated readers might suggest the law of supply and demand. This little law of economics might go over others heads:) Study this well known law and you might arrive at a reasonable conclusion as to the current prices of WH Thompsons! In closing for the night I must tell you thanks for the laugh Arthur--this has been VERY entertaining:) BTW--if you find some "overpriced" 28 Hurley guns at 12k--toss them my way and I will pay you a finders fee.

Arthur--the more you write the more clueless you appear. You may have a knowledge of Thompson--but you certainly lack any real knowledge of dealing in NFA. Send me $10,000 and I will reveal the warehouse where I buy all these gun at huge savings.

Arthur: Whether you wish to acknowledge it the forces of supply and demand in the marketplace dictate prices. I have no idea if you have even been in the NFA business. If so--and you regarded your customers as "marks"--I would believe they eventually discovered your inner attitude and took their business elsewhere. My customers are not "marks"--they are my friends, my customers, and I take their business seriously. There are plently of dealers and for customers that choose to do business with me I am greatfull. I currently have five inbound WH Thompsons--and a list of buyers waiting to be offered these weapons. I am sure if they could easily afford a Colt--they would prefer that. Do I see 20k WH guns in the future? I do not know. However--I recall seeing 8k HK sears--and thinking "NO WAY"! Have you ever seen someone so sure of themselves that they call someone else a liar--only have to eat those words? Read other posts in this thread where someone alluded I was posting BS concerning realized prices. I guess they wish to call the original poster full of BS as well? You or they should feel free to continue your posts. Some of the posts are more entertaining than the comics.

Congrats on the sale of your weapon. As I said in my post--I felt confident you would receive asking or very near asking prices. So much for the naysayers:) I guess some of these guys that think they know it all--dont:) LOL:)

What is your gun worth? I just sold a NIB WH for slighly less than 16K. Funds have been received and item shipped. Purchased a 28WH at KC and sold it via one phone call within minutes for slightly less than 15k. Sale did not include any drums or mags. I am having to replace a weapon (and then sue a moron in Tx) that I paid and never received a 28 WH gun from. I tried to purchase a of 28WH to replace this weapon and the ones I attempted to purchase were priced at 15k--and SOLD when I attempted to try and negotiate a deal. Bottom line is this: Thompsons are very popular machineguns and will always be in high demand. Can you get 15k for your weapon? I would bet yes. John Thedford NFA SALES