Did you see the basic Star Sizer than went for over $460 on Ebay this week?

[shotstring]

That's right. I think the final price was $464, with one set of dies and a die removal tool. Granted, it was a very clean original San Diego machine but I have 3 machines I bought on ebay that were almost as clean for $160 per. These are definitely strange times for shooting sport accessories.

[ReloaderFred]

I saw it. It made me look at my 6 Star machines and start thinking about a new truck....... But only for a minute, since I've got lots more bullets to size and lube, and the current truck only has 42,000 miles on it..........

I don't think the people buying at these prices are doing any kind of research at all. One .452 sizing die went for well over $100.00, plus shipping. I just have Lathesmith make mine for a whole lot less money.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[sparky45]

It's not just Ebay that has stupid people buying. I bought a Rossi 92 NIB for $430 last week on a Wednesday through a auction gun site; two days later an identical model EXACTLY dressed out like mine except it had a "few rounds" through the pipe went for $994. I couldn't believe it, I was stunned.

[shotstring]

Yep. After seeing what gun related stuff is going for currently on ebay, I stopped even checking for items. Best to wait til things cool down and some semblance of sanity returns.

[bobthenailer]

That was the John Star's personal L/S comes with a letter of authentisity ? Right !