Guy offered Aero for my PC
Posted by Individual_Ideal4313@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 52 comments
I'm currently trying to sell my PC and first offer I've received is his Aero 16inch with a Vortex sight. If this guy is here by any chance no hate I just think it's funny.
Chopchopstixx@reddit
There is no way that scope is selling for $450!
BeenisHat@reddit
The first result from Amazon for that exact optic is half that price.
WildlyWeasel@reddit
Anyone paying 30% or less off MSRP for anything Vortex (great company and stuff IMO) is doing it wrong.
earlycuyler8887@reddit
They "retail" for that much. But I bought a first gen model less than a year after they came out, and I only spent $150.
Chopchopstixx@reddit
Ain’t no one paying retail for that thing.
earlycuyler8887@reddit
Don't get me wrong: it's a great optic from my experience. But not at that price point.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Yeah I was surprised by that too
Emandpee42069@reddit
I’d value that rifle between 5-700 in that condition if that means anything to your decision
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
I ended up not taking the offer, it's cool but I want to put more money into kit and my personal rifle I just built.
MrJohnMosesBrowning@reddit
Yea if you already have a decent rifle, focus on your kit first before buying more firearms (unless it’s a different type of firearm for a different purpose). While I don’t really have any significant regrets for the money I’ve spent on guns, if I could go back and do it all over again, I’d skip most of the cheap stuff I bought and focus on buying fewer but higher quality firearms, optics, and accessories. Don’t buy multiples of the same or similar firearm until the first one is fully kitted out with nice accessories exactly the way you want it and have a specific need for another one.
AgnewsHeadlessBody@reddit
I feel like 5 dollars is a bit low, but to each there own.
Carbon_Glock@reddit
I would take it if he threw in some mags and a case of ammo
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
He did offer some ammo but I don't think it was close to a case of it
Prog_Rocker_1973@reddit
I'm always paranoid about online gun trades or sales.
They recently started requiring all private sales to have FFL transfers/background checks in my state. I'm scared that they have feds online trying to bait people into trading something for a gun or buying one and then arresting them.
With my luck, even if I tried to do the transfer properly they'd nail me on some technicality and I'd be locked up. I have had some Facebook marketplace/Craigslist offers and I always decline.
Mynplus1throwaway@reddit
If you went to an FFL and did it why would it be different than any other purchase?
Prog_Rocker_1973@reddit
It wouldn't, but sometimes some of these federal agencies don't care.
My favorite story exemplifying this is still Carlo Marcelo's. He is a retired 20 year active duty Navy service man who was detained, arrested, and had dozens of his firearms confiscated by the ATF in 2022 (maybe 2021? I can't remember)
The charge? SUSPECTED possession/distribution of unregistered NFA items. He had SBR's and suppressors taken by the ATF, but they were all registered and had proper paperwork.
Later they told him he was innocent and in the wrong place at the wrong time, but still didn't give him his $20k worth of gear back. He had to hire a lawyer and wait years for it to go through the legal system. Last update I saw from him on his go fund me was that he had like 1/4 of his stuff back, but was still waiting.
All of this is even the best based scenario- you're lucky to get out of an armed ATF raid without getting wrongfully shot.
The moral of the story is, I try not to tangle with the ATF. They will ruin your lives even with SUSPECTED wrongdoing, not actual crime.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
This was listed on FB marketplace local and thankfully in my state private sales are legal but I do have print a bill of sale just to cover my ass
ClosetLVL140@reddit
I wouldn’t pay $100 for that optic wtf
Mynplus1throwaway@reddit
People trading guns always wanna trade cheap garbage guns.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
All I saw and was told was that it's a aero lower and BCG. No idea on rest upper parts, could be quality parts or just mil spec stuff or worse no clue. I just finished building my own Aero 12.5 and it still needs lots of money on it. Plus I don't feel the need for another one especially a 16"
PrimeTimeMKTO@reddit
PC specs? I see your asking price is much more than the gun is worth. The GPU market is inflated but the guy might value it differently.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
CPU: 5700x3d Motherboard: Aurora B550 Pro AC GPU: 7800 XT MERC RAM: 32gb Corsair Vengeance 3600mhz Cooling: Arctic 360 AIO Storage: 1TB m.2 Case: Corsair 3500X
PrimeTimeMKTO@reddit
Not far off. That’s full blown EBay pricing but still worth a decent amount more than the gun.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Still dialing in the price honestly, it's open for OBO someone offered 1100 but in the end it's not being used to its full potential unfortunately. I've taken on different hobbies and it gets used a week less than 7-8 hours. Not as much of a gamer as I used to be :/
PrimeTimeMKTO@reddit
In my experience people mostly price the GPU and CPU in a used fully built PC. Based on recent eBay sales CPU/Ram/mobo are selling for $350-$400 and GPU going for around $600. PSU case storage and fans don’t really hold much value secondhand but they’re worth something. Keep in mind with EBay, a $1300 sale ends up less than $1100 after fees. $1100is a decent cash offer. You maybe be able to get a little more.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Maybe I but I do appreciate that knowledge though that might help me if I sell that thing
Smokey_tha_bear9000@reddit
Dude, that’s last gen graphics. Take the gun and sell it before you get offered 500 for the pc
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
9070 is a meme card to some people and 50xx cards are amazing but the 7800 XT isn't to be compared to a 980. Still a very current and strong GPU that works like absolute champ.
Dont be a GPU snob
Smokey_tha_bear9000@reddit
Ok. You can explain that to the second hand market for prebuilt gaming rigs. Your gonna get lowballed by some mom whose kid wants to play Minecraft with 30 mods. Anyone ready to pay that much for a computer is going to build their own or wait a little for something thats not 3 years old already.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Prebuilt is wild, appreciate the tip. I'll let the votes decide who's right and wrong on this one.
Smokey_tha_bear9000@reddit
Even if you built it, its prebuilt to whoever buys it. I know reading comprehension and context can be hard.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
K bud
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Last gen 💀
Exact-Event-5772@reddit
Listed for $1300. It’s probably very old. lol
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Righttttt
Exact-Event-5772@reddit
I meant with the severe inflation. It looks like you didn’t price it for double like most people these days.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
I understand that stuff devalues overtime and usage, I'm not a expert on sales or prices I put a number and OBO and if people are interested they can ask
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
CPU: 5700x3d Motherboard: Aurora B550 Pro AC GPU: 7800 XT MERC RAM: 32gb Corsair Vengeance 3600mhz Cooling: Arctic 360 AIO Storage: 1TB m.2 Case: Corsair 3500X
QueensGambit9Fox@reddit
I traded a 1985 camaro for 3 ARs and two dillon reloading presses, so i mean.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
I would have no complaints honestly seems like a fine trade
eggiam@reddit
~$700 AR + $450 scope is in the ballpark, but that's new 🤷♂️
dae_giovanni@reddit
unless I'm looking at the wrong item, Midway USA has the 3x Spitfire for $200, new.
even Cabela's has it for $250.
eggiam@reddit
Ouch
dae_giovanni@reddit
right? heh
dae_giovanni@reddit
gonna need two of em for that trade to work out...
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
According to something my computer is only worth $500
dae_giovanni@reddit
ohhhhh. well that changes things... heh
$500 for a non-polymer AR isn't terrible, depending. if you agree with that valuation, then it seems like a good trade for you.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
Not at all lol, I don't think the guy knows a lot about computers. But the offer for the Aero was still cool nonetheless if I didn't have my current one that I'm adding to I would've considered taking it.
That_Is_My_Band_Name@reddit
Online classified buyers can be smoking some real strong stuff.
I was selling a G42 and someone wanted me to trade it for their Taurus 708.
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
The guy was super cool about it though, but in the end I'd prefer the cash
Smokey_tha_bear9000@reddit
Guns are nearly timeless. PCs become paperweights in a handful of years. Id make the trade if you are even considering it
Individual_Ideal4313@reddit (OP)
I really considered it but Im currently building my SHTF setup and I gotta sink a good chunk more money into the whole kit. Plus I just put together my first ar and it's a 12.5 and I need a little more love.