| New poster w/question about TC scope prices [message #9030] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 17:36  |
Mr Redneck
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Registered: February 2012
Location: Irving Tx
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Hello fella gun nuts, I have an old TC Lobo 1-1/2x scope and a TC Electra Dot 3x 20 (silver) that I was wanting to sell. I have no idea if they have any collector value. I have shot Contenders and Encores for years but never had any of there scopes before. Any help will be appreciated.
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| Re: New poster w/question about TC scope prices [message #9041 is a reply to message #9030] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 20:25  |
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cajuntec
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Registered: November 2009
Location: Williamsburg, VA
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I did some quick Google searching as I don't really have experience with either.
I found one person who claims he purchased a TC Lobo for $5 here: http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php?topic=223890.0
One comment stated that "Mine worked fine on .22LR barrels, but I once had one fail on a .22 Magnum." They didn't really recommend it for much else larger.
On the TC Electra Dot, I found some comments on a 2.5 x 20 here: http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php?topic=58571.0 The price he was quoted by TC seemed to be a bit outrageous on such a scope, but you just never know who you might talk to. That post was back in 2005. In the end, he explains that he got it along with a "G1 frame with decent mounts and a mint 12" TCA 45/70 GOVT with factory brake." for $399. So... I'd say he pretty much got the scope for free on that deal.
"Collectable" can be a relative term. As I've responded to some others here who have asked similar questions - If you find the right person, who is an adamant "Anything T/C Arms" collector, you might be able to get a good bit for them. But you have to find that person (if they exist). Others who may have researched the price of these items on Google as I just did may not want to give you more than a couple of dollars each for them.
If you do decide to sell, I hope you find a buyer. If they were mine, I'd either put them on a display shelf or sell them to someone who values such things. There are much finer optics out there, so you will most likely be selling the nostalgic nature of the item to a collector.
All the best,
Glenn
If at first you don't succeed... buy newer / better equipment!
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