Lately on this forum we have really been treated to some fabulous photos of some equally fabulous firearms.

Every once in awhile someone publicly asks the owner of the newly minted custom rifle how much they spent on the new gun.

I suppose its natural to want to know what a nice new custom gun costs. However, and this is only my opinion, it seems to me just a bit rude to publicly ask someone how much they spent on a custom gun.

I think its fine to privately ask someone what they spent.

What do you think. Is it proper to ask folks how much they spent on their new custom weapons when they show photos of them here on AR? Or is it slightly impolite or even rude to ask such a question publicly?

I'm with you.

I was dying to know how much dSmith.45 laid down for his rifle, but I think it's really inapropriate and rude to ask someone you don't personally know that question. In other words, I agree.

Theres nothing wrong in asking,all they have to do is decline to answer,or choose how answer. let the owner decide. I am sure if he is unashamed about revealing the rifle,there is a chance he would be unashamed about revealing the price. I dont see the big deal,its not like your loosing a trade secret or something. I thought thats what this forum is about ,the "asking" and "sharing" of information to the better education of all.

A little while ago I approached a person to ask them about their new Turbo Porsche,just from that they were happy not only to tell me the price,(which I did not ask), but they also offered me the keys to make up my own mind as to what the car drives like. Some people are more open minded and not as fearful or offended as some might assume.

I find that people don't want to tell you how much they payed for something. When they realize after they brought it they payed way to much for it.

If I am working on buying something that is expensive to me lets say over 1000 dollars. It is real nice when you go to work out the deal. One has a idea what others are paying for them.

Steel Slinger, PM sent.

Personally I don't mind talking about the money to someone truly interested and possible considering a new project. I wouldn't post in an open forum as it seems too much like bragging. I have a co-worker that like to announce to the world he just spent this $$$$ on a new whatever. Drives me nuts.

I, personally wouldn’t ask the question...but please tell me when being “rude†ever stopped anyone from posting on AR????

I can never understand why people are so secretive about money. You can ask me how much I have in any gun I own and I'm happy to tell you if I can (some are hard to parse out being rather highly evolved over the years). If you think I paid too much, well damn, more power to ya. Buy ten and sell them for a profit! What is the big deal?

If you are trying to hide the fact that you own something very valuable, don't post it at all. If you put up photo of your Tom Burgess rifle, even I know know it's worth a whole lot, though I don't know what a "whole lot" is.

Why the big secret? And why is it okay to ask in a private message? Seems very strange to me.

That said, as Rick says, "rude" is rather the norm, not the exception on AR. But frankly, I think it's perfectly reasonable to ask - they poster can always say no.

Brent

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
I, personally wouldn’t ask the question...but please tell me when being “rude†ever stopped anyone from posting on AR????

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Originally posted by dSmith.45:
Steel Slinger, PM sent.

Personally I don't mind talking about the money to someone truly interested and possible considering a new project. I wouldn't post in an open forum as it seems too much like bragging.

I hate discussing cost for the same reason, whenever anyone asks me how much I paid for something I just reply with "Enough."

The way people get slammed around here for "payin' extra for purty", I wouldn't answer "the question" publicly. I don't necessarily think it rude to ask someone what something cost them, but it certainly isn't gracious. Of course these days most can't even spell it, much less know what it means.

Hell I am probably the largest offender here!

I suppose some guys might feel in some cases that maybe they spent to much and are embarresed to admit.
I for one would not say you got screwed if it was not worth it to me.Those of us who do ask have the same tastes as you.
I dont care how much money ANYBODY makes or spends, If a guy like me runs into a classy rifle its just nice to know if it is really worth the price being asked. Im talking $3000.00-$5000.00 dollar rifles.
I felt a private e-mail was more Attrusive

I'm guilty as well... But not because I'm interested in someones disposable income. Rather I'm trying to find out if I can afford something as nice.. No biggie, not like you're asking how much they make or have invested in the market... And if they are uncomfortable answering is a simple matter to say, "I'd rather not comment."

Are automobiles any different?
If you drive a Hummer we all know the price range.

22WRF, I have thought the same thing several times here lately.

Just seems nosey to me.

I was taught to not ask what someone elses clothes, car or gun cost.

I'm glad someone started a thread where I could ask what a D'Arcy Echols legend costs without putting the owner on the spot. Anyone know?

I was raised to think it rude to ask what some things cost in most social situtaions. It does put the owner in a spot sometimes, especially in a mixed group of good freinds and relative strangers. I always assume that if someone wants me to know, they'll tell me.