MP44 Mag prices?

[Planejack]

I am going to sell three MP44 magazines. They are all minty, and show no signs of being re-finished, or electro pencil marked. They are what I would consider common maker marked, gqm (2, one blued, other phosphate) and an fxo. None are post war replicas (Shoei, or others) and all are “Text Book”….using member Paul Philipp Pollinger’s wonder descriptive book as a guide!
So, my question is….what is the actual (Approximate) value of these today? When I was purchasing these, the price was roughly $200-$385 (ish) apiece. However, I now see these sell on some sites for $895…and if you look at GB, some being priced over $1K (Rediculous, IMHO). So, not trying to use this thread as a means of posting for sale….as I’m aware I need to move to the appropriate site location for that…BUT, what seems to be the “Fair” market value for these now? Is there a premium for a phosphate finish, over that of blued…or vise versa?
Any info or comments would be welcome.

 

[Planejack]

Remaining pictures.

 

[Colonelhogan]

The magazine's are worth whatever someones willing to pay. I think the current state of prices are absolutely absurd. I think somewhere in 400-600 range is a good deal.

 

[Planejack]

I agree, I was hoping that the $450-$475 wouldn’t be offensive. Thank you. I’m constantly shocked at a guy on GB…who is consistent with his double the value prices on all his items….and he sells too!

 

[Zollgrenze]

As much as I hate to see the prices this high for, well, everything, Hogan is right. Especially for a niche hobby like this, it's all about finding the person who wants what you have. If other people with what you have are getting $895, that's what they're worth. If I were you, I'd list them on the higher side and just be open to offers.

 

[Planejack]

I’m taking pictures of them now, disassembled to show that they’re 100% correct. I hate to post….then seem like I’m trying to be greedy as I know as a collector we all want the best deal we can find! So, as nice as these are…I’ll post at what I consider to be that “Fair” price, and see where that goes.

 

[Planejack]

Here’s the phosphate gqm. It has every marking, and finish as noted in the reference book

 

[Planejack]

Here’s the blued gqm. If anyone sees something wrong about them, please let me know.

 

[Planejack]

Here’s the fxo…..not the “Shoei” repro one….as I have a mint Shoei gun still in box with the magazine they did (Really good replica I’ll admit) that I’ll be selling. According to the reference book, it shows the follower, as well as the floor plate marked and finished as this one.

 

[dingo]

I have bought 20-30 original magazines the last 2 years , if normally have paid from 350-500 exept for MKB marked magazines. Many of those i have bought has been mint, or close to

 

[Planejack]

Ty Tor….I sold all three right in that range.