snooter 6 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) whats a rumore conversion cost now???/..1800ish price point is too the point where many are going to look towards the turkey gun...gun aint worth it at the price you now need to spend in order to get the product Edited June 4, 2011 by snooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BB1980 71 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I just picked up a 19" 12C EXP-01 today at a gun show in Greenville, SC. I was looking for a sxs shotty to sbs, but have wanted a saiga 12 for a while. Once the prices started to climb, I figured I'd just live without one. So around here, even stock configuration ones were going for $700-$800. I walked up to a table near the end of my roaming, and see a Saiga 12 on its box with a price of $530! So, I pick it up and hold onto it for dear life, waiting for one of the dealers to look over at me (it was a large, busy vendor) I asked about it, and they took Credit Cards (didn't pack that much cash with me there) so I said I'd take it. He said he had one unopened in the box he would get me instead of the display one. As soon as I walked over to fill out the paper work, another guy asked for one, and the dealer said the display was the last one, so he took it. The dealers table was crazy with 5 dedicated FFL paperwork employees, but somewhere in the mix, they put the serial number of the display one on my paperwork, so I would up with that one. It was still unfired, and had the cleaning kit, one mag, and paperwork in the box. The only weird thing about it, is there is a 1.5"x2" area on the right rear side of the reciever where it looks like they engraved a bunch of dots over a previous engraving. I can't make out what it used to say. So, after taxes and all that jazz, it was $574 OTD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruncherblock 6 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I just picked up a 19" 12C EXP-01 today at a gun show in Greenville, SC. I was looking for a sxs shotty to sbs, but have wanted a saiga 12 for a while. Once the prices started to climb, I figured I'd just live without one. So around here, even stock configuration ones were going for $700-$800. I walked up to a table near the end of my roaming, and see a Saiga 12 on its box with a price of $530! So, I pick it up and hold onto it for dear life, waiting for one of the dealers to look over at me (it was a large, busy vendor) I asked about it, and they took Credit Cards (didn't pack that much cash with me there) so I said I'd take it. He said he had one unopened in the box he would get me instead of the display one. As soon as I walked over to fill out the paper work, another guy asked for one, and the dealer said the display was the last one, so he took it. The dealers table was crazy with 5 dedicated FFL paperwork employees, but somewhere in the mix, they put the serial number of the display one on my paperwork, so I would up with that one. It was still unfired, and had the cleaning kit, one mag, and paperwork in the box. The only weird thing about it, is there is a 1.5"x2" area on the right rear side of the reciever where it looks like they engraved a bunch of dots over a previous engraving. I can't make out what it used to say. So, after taxes and all that jazz, it was $574 OTD. You did really good! Where was this gun show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan 14 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 My local shop called me just the other day and said he had 3 or 4 of them available for $550. It's nice to see some people not price gouging. I like the idea of Saiga 12s at <$600. FWIW- I bought my 12 for more. Just a shade under $800 actually due to availability a while back. There were only 9 new Saiga 12s in my city at the time (in a three month period) and only one dealer had them (they had a shipment that came in within the week and they were gone in less time). I guess the price takes into considerations like a local shop I trust, no hunting around for one, no long drives wasting gas, no dealing with folks who I'd rather not just to get a good price, FFL transfers from out of state, or etc. I guess I paid a "convenience fee" and simply filled out the forms and from there it was cash & carry. The last rifle I bought from that shop was negotiated at a $500 discount (under retail value) for a brand new DPMS LR-308 AP4. So, I guess it evens out in the wash. Anyway, so... is the thought they will still / may be banned or what? If so... I see another spike in the future before the importation comes to an end (no brainer). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ErikTaylor 41 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I just found a used one (early 01 w/o threaded barrel or BHO) for $430. I swiped that thing up in a heart beat! It also came already converted, an MD drum, and 3 5 rounders. Oh yea and also 400 rounds of ammo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BadBoyBilly 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Kicking myself in the butt as well. I wanted to buy one before the ATF scare when they were $400. Well the scare happened and I never got one. Now they came back and the cheapest I could buy one was $660 plus sales tax. What's funny is another gun shop about an hour away from the one where I bought mine was charging $900 plus sales tax. From what I've seen they are hovering around $600 (average) for a new one in Mass. Edited August 31, 2011 by BadBoyBilly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpwingate 0 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Check centerfire arms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
filthygovemploye 64 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 how bout in todays market?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montec 164 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 $700 in my area unconverted. Seen some with a pistol grip so called conversion for $900. Gander Mountain, Fleet Farm and my local shop carry them now. Only one that doesn't that I know of in my area is Scheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stolzee85 0 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I found 2 in a local shop for $659.00. I'm trying to decide if this is the gun for me though. Not for sure about the model of the 2 that they have, may have to go back and check them out a little closer and get some numbers and stuff off of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AtlSaiga 25 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 599 is the usual going price for an unconverted around here. then again, its been a bit since I've really looked. I would never pay upwards of 900 for an unconverted - thats just crazy. I think I paid around 549 at the time for my S12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy402 2 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) I think now that there is a lesser scare of a new AWB we'll see prices drop a lot. We'll see the prices stop rising. They'll drop if we're lucky. 599 is the usual going price for an unconverted around here. then again, its been a bit since I've really looked. I would never pay upwards of 900 for an unconverted - thats just crazy. I think I paid around 549 at the time for my S12. I can't imagine that there would be any demand left if prices hit $800. I haven't even gotten around to converting mine because the $650 price tag set me back so far. Edited September 27, 2012 by fluffy402 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Um.. not local but Classic Firearms sent me an email on converted S-12's for $749.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdust80 10 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Here in SE Tx, unconverted Saiga 12's are going for $650-1000. I went ahead and bought one for $650. It was hard to do, knowing how cheap they used to be. It was one of those, "Buy it now or wait longer until they are even more expensiveor unavailable." kinda things. I wish I would've started buying Saiga's back when I first learned of them in '03. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krtismo 1 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm looking to buy a converted S12 but it seems like stocks are limited, is there a chance that a local gun store might have one for a reasonable price? Or is my best bet to try and find one in stock online? BTW I'm in Atlanta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D-H 20 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm looking to buy a converted S12 but it seems like stocks are limited, is there a chance that a local gun store might have one for a reasonable price? Or is my best bet to try and find one in stock online? BTW I'm in Atlanta You're more likely to find an unconverted one in a store. If you have the means, I suggest buying unconverted and the parts to convert and doing it yourself. When I have seen converted ones for sale, they are priced higher than they should be. Doing the conversion yourself really is not hard if that is what you are concerned about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krtismo 1 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I think I'm leaning towards the SGL 12-07. I'm assuming k-var is the only place to get one? Also are they ever in stock there? Thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flipwils11 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 New to the forum but also would be interested in locating a non-converted one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweetcostarica 18 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Just bought a converted Saiga 12 (Tapco trigger group and puck) for $880 USD in Anchorage, Alaska. No sales tax on goods up here but it cost more to ship items to us. Oh, I bought the Russian shotgun on December10th, 2012. The dealer had four (4) Saiga 12s but after the December 14th shootings of the children they sold out in one day on Saturday. Edited December 30, 2012 by sweetcostarica Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SalidinX 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I've been looking for an unconverted Saiga 12 for the last couple of weeks, but had very little luck. Called about a dozen gun shops here in Michigan and stopped by a couple as well, and the only two that had one available wanted 1099.99 for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
American Capitalist 7 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 My local Fleet Farm had a bunch in stock on the 23rd. All the AR-15s and AK rifles were gone, but still some Saiga 12s left. Not sure about how it looks now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SalidinX 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Wish there was one of those Fleet Farms closer to me than 7+ hours away! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 1 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 My local Fleet Farm had a bunch in stock on the 23rd. All the AR-15s and AK rifles were gone, but still some Saiga 12s left. Not sure about how it looks now. Did you catch the price on them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SalidinX 0 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 My local Fleet Farm had a bunch in stock on the 23rd. All the AR-15s and AK rifles were gone, but still some Saiga 12s left. Not sure about how it looks now. Did you catch the price on them? I wouldn't mind knowing that either. I do have a question though, if anyone knows....would a place like this be able to sell you a gun over the phone, and send it to a local gun shop? I know that's what happens with online sales, but I'm not sure if a store would do the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
American Capitalist 7 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 My local Fleet Farm had a bunch in stock on the 23rd. All the AR-15s and AK rifles were gone, but still some Saiga 12s left. Not sure about how it looks now. Did you catch the price on them? Big box stores don't jack up prices. It was $680 when I bought mine and it's $680 now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chewtoy 0 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) My local Fleet Farm had a bunch in stock on the 23rd. All the AR-15s and AK rifles were gone, but still some Saiga 12s left. Not sure about how it looks now. Did you catch the price on them? I wouldn't mind knowing that either. I do have a question though, if anyone knows....would a place like this be able to sell you a gun over the phone, and send it to a local gun shop? I know that's what happens with online sales, but I'm not sure if a store would do the same thing. I'd be interested as well. But the Fleet Farm site says 'in stores only'. Darn. Edited January 2, 2013 by chewtoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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