DD Rifle devaluation from spray painting

[trw2094]

Except on ODT, every used weapon is NIB ----

And Rare!

 

[BH-ATL]

Biggest question is are you buying or selling? !!!

 

[Defuzilier]

Used guns are worth about 65% of their new value .
Spray paint drops it lower .
No matter what the market is doing.

Where are you finding these used guns for 65% value?

 

[rOmiLaYu]

It depends on if it is an actual Daniel Defense rifle, being built and assembled by the company with their parts, or an ODT Daniel Defense rifle, being an Anderson Upper with a Double star lower and a DD pistol grip.

 

[lifeandliberty123]

literally wipe the paint off with aircraft cleaner but do you really want to sell a rifle to a nerd that balks at the idea of someone painting and actually using a rifle?

 

[Defuzilier]

Only paint guns if you know you will keep them forever or be willing to accept less for it. I only have two painted guns. One I bought at a considerable discount and one that's a part of my bugout plan if the time ever arrives (painted to match the local environment).
Guns are tools. It's almost like being afraid to scratch a wrench.

 

[Mangoman]

Not selling one. It is not in my DNA to bring a rattle can even close to a $1900 firearm even if I was keeping it for a lifetime. I would think that it would devalue it at least what the cost is to restore it to PRC (pre rattle can) condition plus some. I would estimate $500.

 

[Wombat7]

It destroys the resale value on high end firearms or optics. If it’s a cheap gun you could get away with it. Hell it might even be an upgrade if the finish was really messed up. I wouldn’t even buy a DD if it had a rattle can job unless I was desperate. The value is destroyed.

 

[grainchaser]

Used guns are worth about 65% of their new value, except on ODT, especially if it is a “carry package”, “in the box”, “polished” or “rare”…then it is retail plus.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Used guns are worth about 65% of their new value .
Spray paint drops it lower .
No matter what the market is doing.

Find me a KAC sr25 please. Used is perfectly fine.