Rifle Scopes ...does painting a scope affect value?

[netranger6]

someone posted this before, asking this question...and I would have to say "yes" for me:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=153972678

got excited, but saw the picture and lost that feeling.

 

[WDN-K-9]

Re: ...does painting a scope affect value?

I posted on this in the other thread.

I personally would not let that bother me. Looks as if they did an ok job on the paint. If it's Krylon you can get it off pretty easy (just keep the stripping agent off the lenses) and it would look fine. I just think that if you are selling, keep in mind that many guys do care and price accordingly as there are fewer that share my thoughts on it and more that will shy away. Like I said before...looks have little to do with performance, but....
it is all personal!

Would I let a little paint on a scope keep me from a good deal?...No, but that's just me. See if you can contact the guy and find out more details.

 

[USMCj]

Re: ...does painting a scope affect value?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: netranger6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">someone posted this before, asking this question...and I would have to say "yes" for me:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=153972678

got excited, but saw the picture and lost that feeling. </div></div>

So paint over it man! its a tool, not a purse!

 

[WDN-K-9]

Re: ...does painting a scope affect value?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: netranger6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">someone posted this before, asking this question...and I would have to say "yes" for me:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=153972678

got excited, but saw the picture and lost that feeling. </div></div>

So paint over it man! its a tool, not a purse! </div></div>

See, there are a few that share this point of view!

I wouldn't let it deter me for a second. As long as everything else checks out.

 

[DaveV]

Re: ...does painting a scope affect value?

I paint my scopes so it would save me a step