Used Prices?

[Win223]

As we all are painfully aware, pricing and availability for firearms related goods is challenging right now. I've been watching the used market for a few months now, mostly for parts and components rather than complete firearms, and it seems like everything holds it's value really well In a lot of cases, it seems like barely 10% less than new unless its really showing lots of wear. Not hating on that, when I am trying to sell something, I'm looking to get as many dollars as I can for it. My question is, is this just a by product of the last 9 months of craziness, or has this been the case with precision rifle parts/components for an extended period of time, say the last 5-10 years? I haven't been watching long enough to have a sense of the used market in years past.

If someone has enough patience (2-10 years probably!) is there a previous baseline that things are likely to trend back to, or is this just LR shooting? There's upside and downside either way. High retained value as the baseline scenario means I pay more, but also run less risk of having to accept half a handful of peanuts and a kick in the balls when I want to sell something. Also makes purchasing new more appealing.

 

[RTH1800]

I think there are too many variables to generalize. The PRS type market is fickel. One day it's hot, next day it's not.
Someone comes along and produces a cheaper product and it's the latest, greatest. A new caliber, a new reticule, a new chassis and your investment is down the tubes. A mfg. drops price on the entire product line and you are sunk.

I try to buy quality and get my use out of it. Then when it's time to move it along, some goes well and some is so cheap I rethink selling it. It's more logical to get use than considering this stuff an investment. At times it is great, other times no so much.