I passed on a Fausti last week for $400, does that make me an old phartes?I was reacting to the fact he's interested in shooting sporting, a multiple-shot game where a shell-catcher isn't going to help and an auto is going to throw his empties in the bushes.
You are correct, however, that used O/Us sell well. His budget goes up to 5k, so my comment is along the lines that it will be easier to unload a used A400 for $1,000, than any break-open gun at $2k or higher, when haggling comes into play. (There are still a lot of old phartes who think they should be able to get a used Citori for $800, lol).