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Old 11-13-2008, 08:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Red face VM-68 Appraisal

Well I have this, got it for free. I was planning on restoring it, but i'm feeling lazy and I may want to get rid of it instead. So, how much do y'all figure it'd be worth?





The rusted valve tool and extra barrel would be included. I can probably disassemble it so it'll be able to sneak through customs.

It has not been aired up but if you think it's a factor then I can get behind my blast shield and give it a shot. I do know that the bolt operates smoothy though.

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Old 11-13-2008, 09:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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100ish to the right VM fan
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Old 11-13-2008, 10:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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From what I can see, 80 to 100$ if you get the right client. You got nice barrels and I can see a power feed(pros can correct me if I'm wrong).

For my good pleasure, can you remove the barrel and take a pic of the bolt tip and post it. More added value might be hidden.

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Old 11-14-2008, 09:51 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Looks like a stock bolt in there. Pro team powerfeed is nice. Looks like both barrels are aftermarket, how are the insides no scratches? The black rain ex chamber is a nice addition.

Looks a little dirty-- probably needs a good cleaning and possibly o-rings.

Another thing is how are the fingers--the balldetents--if in good shape thats a plus because their hard to find (like $10 each) and a pain in the arse to make --I make my own.

I would say easily 80 dollers might go as high as 110 if cleaned and serviced.

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The ball detents appear to be intact. The insides of the barrels need a good cleaning, but no bad scratches. This'll be in the BST section in a few days after I disasseble it for shipping out of Canada.
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Old 11-14-2008, 10:29 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I just sold one like that (different barrel, J&J), with the power feed and expansion, and an aftermarket venturi bolt, and two other complete VMs, 3 stock barrels, 2 valve tools, and some spare bits for $200 US shipped.
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Well my primary interest is trading this for a working Maverick (I need the spare parts) and maybe some spare parts for my other markers.
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Old 11-15-2008, 01:15 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Yup!

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I just sold one like that (different barrel, J&J), with the power feed and expansion, and an aftermarket venturi bolt, and two other complete VMs, 3 stock barrels, 2 valve tools, and some spare bits for $200 US shipped.
And I'm the one that boughtum! (Off Topic: Thanks Sewiv, do you have a feedback here on MCB I can leave some if you do.) You can see them in my Gallery here at MCB under my username Dave-D.

These markers are almost indestructible. They are not up to the speeds of todays electros with all the computer boards and eyes but they can be used and abused and still keep going. I always bring an extra or two when I play and usually loan to a friend when his battery dies or his complicated super shooter dies. And I never have to worry about my equiptment getting damaged.

In stock form their consistancy is o k..... but the addition of aftermarket barrels and expansion chambers really improves the consistancy of the stock gun. a definite selling point.
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Just FYI, you don't have to dis-assemble it to get it through Customs going either way across the border. Just label as "Used Sporting Goods" and ship it across
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