acmf74 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 A shop by me is selling a USED SBE (not II). It's finished in black and doesn't have the comfort tech system. Supposedly it is in like new condition. What a fair price for this gun? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 If it is like new with the accessories it is supposed to come with, $800.00 might be a figure. Some people such as I myself like the SBE better than the SBE II, so I think that helps keep the value up, particularly if it is a pristine example. [ 04-18-2006, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Remy ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Fair for a gunshop would be $899. For whatever reason, the SBE I has held it's value. I think it's all the hype that the SBE II is not that great, which has been untrue for me. I have owned SBE I's since 1990, and my SBE II outpatterns every SBE I that I have ever owned or tested. The Crio Chokes work better for me for ducks and especially turkeys. I really appreciate all the improvements. Fair for private party might be closer to $700. I've seen like new SBE I's go for $600. I sold a like new SBE I with two barrels (26" reg & slug) + the mercury recoil reducer and Kicks turkey choke for $1000. I'd buy an SBE II for $1099 before I bought any SBE I, used or new... mudhen - CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Reed Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Mudhen, I have been looking for an SBE II-26" for a couple of months. Best price I find is $1235 on gunbroker (Max4). Can't find any matt under 1200.00. Please tell me where you are finding $1099????? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 All over the country at local shops via in-store promotions. A dealer in Alaksa was $999! The problem is Benelli's MAP agreement that does not allow dealers to Advertise a Price below a certain Minimum level. The MAP agreement is the key to being a Benelli dealer. You will not see the super low prices advertised, you just have to keep checking local shops for specials and/or coupons, etc. Several shops here have 10% coupons that can be used on guns. I hear Gander, Bass Pro, and Cabelas also have in-store promos. Bass Pro had a sale last year on Timber SBE II's - I think they were $1249 at retail. mudhen - CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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