FNAR Bad investment

[T112]

About a year ago I purchased what was supposed to be a rifle built by an industry leader. Turned out to be crap, you can buy them new for just 999.00 on tombstone tacticle. I'm going to sell every FN firearm I own,well give them away now thanks to the drop in there resale values.

[fd57]

Whatcha got to giveaway? I'll take 'em!

[Gos]

About a year ago I purchased what was supposed to be a rifle built by an industry leader. Turned out to be crap, you can buy them new for just 999.00 on tombstone tacticle. I'm going to sell every FN firearm I own,well give them away now thanks to the drop in there resale values.

I think FN is definitely an industry leader in firearms manufacture, that goes without question. The FNAR is a rifle.

I don't think anyone promised that every rifle made would go up in value. Investment grade firearms are a tricky business.

[VishousDeelishous]

If you wanted a good investment, look into high interest mutual funds.

[10mm1911]

Sometimes manufacturers try and get a little to innovative for their own good - I think the FNAR is a good example of that. As far as resale value, it's not the value it's the demand that creates the value. There just simply is no demand for FN anything (other than Scar 17's or whatever the latest and greatest is that they just came out with that is in short supply) the reason, my guess is people just haven't taken the time to discover them. They don't spend huge amounts on advertising like Glock and SA plus the glut of poly handguns is HUGE there are just so many of them. People are basically lemmings and sheep they follow the herd whatever the next guy is doing "they have to copy" sad really - population has no imagination, no sense of individuality anymore. Well it just means more for me. I have had them all really I have - and I got to say FN firearms are one of my favorite manufacturers. Also, like others have said and i'm pretty sure you didn't mean it like it came across but just in case next time you want to invest in firearms buy a really good 1911 or a Colt SAA revolver even if you don't make any money on resale you will always get your money back. I hope I helped and I am sorry you are having such dreadful feelings about something you had high hopes for, but in this throw away society we live in now blink your eyes and everything changes.

[tqtran]

I never thought the FNAR would become a collectable gun.

[T112]

Don't get me wrong, I didn't think I was going to be able to retire with the sale of my rifle. I do how ever expect to be able to resale any of my forearms for a few hundred less than new price. But the FNAR has dropped from 1500 to 999 almost over night. Where does that leave all us FNAR owners. I'm guessing they are only going to fetch 600 to 750 on the used market now. That to me really sucks

[racer88]

Hmmm.... I buy my guns to shoot and... well... just own. I don't consider resale value, as I don't plan to sell them. I bought my SCAR-16S for about $2700, because I had to have it when they were scarce. Now I see them available for $500 less (easily). So what? I'm still happy with my purchase. Just another perspective. YMMV.

[fd57]

_This_ might be an investment grade firearm;

Browning Centenairre Hi-Power 9mm #8 of 100 made : Other Collectible Guns at GunBroker.com


While I never saw the FNAR as an investment grade firearm, I do understand purchasing something at say $1500 only to see that same item for sale at $900 a year or less later. While your purchase was almost a year back, imagine purchasing a FNAR a month or so before the huge price cut? _Those_ folks are probably really clenching!

By the way, we picked up one of our 5.7s from a gentleman who purchased it with the sole intent of safe queening it until the Obama administration banned it, and then selling it to enjoy a large profit. A couple of years later this gentleman realized it wasn't going to be banned, it wasn't anything he loved and it was now an item to dispose of in order to help finance another purchase. He lost a couple hundred bucks. He probably isn't the only one.

Somewhat in parallel, look at the "glut" of the "military overrun" FS2000s of late. I bet there are a number of folks who purchased a FS2000 just prior to this sale and are wondering why 30 days later that same firearm was selling for $400-600 cheaper!

[MP_OHIO]

No offense(okay, a little) it isn't our fault that you didn't do your DD/Homework before buying your gun. Every retail product has an MSRP. A simple question on here could have gotten you an FNAR for under $1k. As for selling all your FN guns because they are a bad investment... It is a mass produced item and not a limited edition so yes, once you shoot it, it will devalue the gun(with a few exceptions).

If you want an investment, go buy a colt, stick it in a glass case and stare at it; if you want a great gun to go out and shoot, well then buy an Fn