Lately, I'm thinking my penchant for box call accumulating may be me going in the wrong direction. I'm hoping that recent eBay activity is a bubble and not a trend..............otherwise I need to find pants with deeper pockets.
Don't know that I've ever seen a Tom Laska field grade go for more than $275 or so and THAT was, I thought, a strong number. Well...................... holy crap !!!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Laska-Lonefeather-Walnut-Field-Grade-Turkey-Box-Call-/133086680599?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true
Collectable calls are definitely hot right now!
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I was following that call as I'm partial to all walnut calls. Went way out of my budget.
Lots on this forum has helped with the false inflation of many calls. Greed is turning calls unaffordable for many hunters.
Quote from: davisd9 on June 23, 2019, 03:54:31 PM
Lots on this forum has helped with the false inflation of many calls. Greed is turning calls unaffordable for many hunters.
Do you really think this site and it's folks are contributors to it ??
I've bought OODLES of calls from OG members and some pretty high-end stuff........ I have paid very fair prices. Assuredly less than what is have paid on eBay.
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 24, 2019, 08:25:21 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 23, 2019, 03:54:31 PM
Lots on this forum has helped with the false inflation of many calls. Greed is turning calls unaffordable for many hunters.
Do you really think this site and it's folks are contributors to it ??
I've bought OODLES of calls from OG members and some pretty high-end stuff........ I have paid very fair prices. Assuredly less than what is have paid on eBay.
Lots is probably an unfair term as it is minority rather than a majority. Poor choice of words, but I stand by the statement they have had an effect of false inflation of some calls. A man's money is his money but when someone asks $150 over on a call that is somewhat easily obtained with a few month wait others notice it when it is bought and feel they should price their call in the same range. If anyone should be profiting greatly off the call it should be the call maker. I have nothing against a guy adding to the price to make up for the call appreciating or to allow someone to grab a call without a wait, I have done it myself but made sure to research to make sure it was a fair asking price, but some of the prices seen are more price gouging than anything. That is my opinion and take it at what you paid for it.
Wow! that's nuts!
Quote from: davisd9 on June 24, 2019, 08:39:53 AM
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 24, 2019, 08:25:21 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 23, 2019, 03:54:31 PM
Lots on this forum has helped with the false inflation of many calls. Greed is turning calls unaffordable for many hunters.
Do you really think this site and it's folks are contributors to it ??
I've bought OODLES of calls from OG members and some pretty high-end stuff........ I have paid very fair prices. Assuredly less than what is have paid on eBay.
Lots is probably an unfair term as it is minority rather than a majority. Poor choice of words, but I stand by the statement they have had an effect of false inflation of some calls. A man's money is his money but when someone asks $150 over on a call that is somewhat easily obtained with a few month wait others notice it when it is bought and feel they should price their call in the same range. If anyone should be profiting greatly off the call it should be the call maker. I have nothing against a guy adding to the price to make up for the call appreciating or to allow someone to grab a call without a wait, I have done it myself but made sure to research to make sure it was a fair asking price, but some of the prices seen are more price gouging than anything. That is my opinion and take it at what you paid for it.
I understand where you're coming from. But, to be fair to the OG community, I see less of that HERE than in any other turkey call marketplace. And, honestly, I think most of the problem is self-inflicted. This Laska call is s a prime example. The seller's starting bid was already a strong number for the call. But, with no one holding a gun to anyone's head, the bidders took it out of the ballpark, across the river and DEEP into lala land.
Same thing happened.on a Watkins fiddle paddle LAST week. Sold for nearly TWICE what a guy can call Marlin for and wait 6 months or so. I guess (I know) there are folks........... LOTS of folks...........who could write a check for what I make in a year and they'd never miss it. Folks like that can PAY to not have to be patient. Apparently/obviously some.of them are.into turkey calls. I don't quite understand that way of living. But I can't begrudge it, either. We're I in their shoes, I might be doing the same thing.
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 24, 2019, 10:39:50 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 24, 2019, 08:39:53 AM
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 24, 2019, 08:25:21 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 23, 2019, 03:54:31 PM
Lots on this forum has helped with the false inflation of many calls. Greed is turning calls unaffordable for many hunters.
Do you really think this site and it's folks are contributors to it ??
I've bought OODLES of calls from OG members and some pretty high-end stuff........ I have paid very fair prices. Assuredly less than what is have paid on eBay.
Lots is probably an unfair term as it is minority rather than a majority. Poor choice of words, but I stand by the statement they have had an effect of false inflation of some calls. A man's money is his money but when someone asks $150 over on a call that is somewhat easily obtained with a few month wait others notice it when it is bought and feel they should price their call in the same range. If anyone should be profiting greatly off the call it should be the call maker. I have nothing against a guy adding to the price to make up for the call appreciating or to allow someone to grab a call without a wait, I have done it myself but made sure to research to make sure it was a fair asking price, but some of the prices seen are more price gouging than anything. That is my opinion and take it at what you paid for it.
I understand where you're coming from. But, to be fair to the OG community, I see less of that HERE than in any other turkey call marketplace. And, honestly, I think most of the problem is self-inflicted. This Laska call is s a prime example. The seller's starting bid was already a strong number for the call. But, with no one holding a gun to anyone's head, the bidders took it out of the ballpark, across the river and DEEP into lala land.
Same thing happened.on a Watkins fiddle paddle LAST week. Sold for nearly TWICE what a guy can call Marlin for and wait 6 months or so. I guess (I know) there are folks........... LOTS of folks...........who could write a check for what I make in a year and they'd never miss it. Folks like that can PAY to not have to be patient. Apparently/obviously some.of them are.into turkey calls. I don't quite understandt that way of living. But I can't begrudge it, either. We're I in their shoes, I might be doing the same thing.
If your talking about the fiddle paddle that went for like $397 you can not get that call from Marlin. That call was made in 2007 and he doesnt make them anything like that anymore. I agree on the other calls espically the Laska but on that particular call that really wasnt out there on price. If your talking about a different one I must not of seen it..
The $397 call IS the one I was referring to. My bad for only watching the auction and not realizing it was an early call.
Thanks for the clarification. ????
Seems like a few months back there was a laska on here for like 125 or something wish I would have bought it now. Lol
Quote from: Pooh4459 on June 24, 2019, 01:50:48 PM
Seems like a few months back there was a laska on here for like 125 or something wish I would have bought it now. Lol
Yeah. At $125 a Laska SHOULDN'T last long. At $631 someone needs their head examined. ????
It's the same thing with musky lures on eBay,,just like turkey calls there are guys who make custom musky lures with incredible paint jobs and actions,,you can easily order one but put one on eBay and it goes for more.
I think a lot of the ebay mentality is about "winning" I just want to end up on top.
Quote from: Happy hooker on June 24, 2019, 04:12:24 PM
It's the same thing with musky lures on eBay,,just like turkey calls there are guys who make custom musky lures with incredible paint jobs and actions,,you can easily order one but put one on eBay and it goes for more.
I think a lot of the ebay mentality is about "winning" I just want to end up on top.
I agree with this but even to the point were your paying 3 to 4 times what something is worth. I'd feel more like an idiot then a winner..
To some collectors money is no object when they want something. That said my fugal buying habits keep me from these types of acquisitions. Like to trade whenever possible. Have traded with some great call makers. Worked out a trade with one of our premier call makers while he was on the phone with one of our premier turkey hunters between our hunts this spring.
Time to resurrect this thread....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lynchs-Jet-Turkey-Call/323887572400?hash=item4b693425b0:g:CzkAAOSwwghdWYRn
Used to hunt with a guy who had one of these, used it so much he wore a hole in the middle of it.
So, what am I missing here? Is nostalgia driving the price north of $350?
Quote from: paboxcall on August 19, 2019, 08:34:33 PM
Time to resurrect this thread....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lynchs-Jet-Turkey-Call/323887572400?hash=item4b693425b0:g:CzkAAOSwwghdWYRn
Used to hunt with a guy who had one of these, used it so much he wore a hole in the middle of it.
So, what am I missing here? Is nostalgia driving the price north of $350?
It's gotta be.
The Alabama Lynches ( just the garden variety 101's, 102's and Jet Slates) have been strong lately. The more rare ones (Turkey/Pines, 12-hole, etc) are absurd !!!
As far as the Jet Slate goes..........doesn't matter to me Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia........it's like a '53 Plymouth sedan....... nothing special about it, but if it's 1953 and it's all ya got, it'll do. I've never, EVER been the least bit intrigued by the Jet Slate.
This is definitely collectors corner. I see nothing wrong in paying 600 or more for a call. It's called supply and demand and not many are going to sell for that price. That there is a gradual increase in the cost of calls is natural but there will also be market corrections. I see it frequently in the less expensive calls I purchase. I set a max. price and if it goes above my price someone else takes it home and I wait for the next one.
I do believe that this forum has contributed to the increased cost of calls. I also think it is a good thing. Call makers spend countless hours perfecting their calls and building reputations. They should be compensated for their time and efforts.
The pricing of calls is very subjective and prices will vary but there will be available calls for both the poor and rich. Some of us just have very different ways of enjoying our calls. My 2 cents.
My :z-twocents: worth, a call is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. I believe that the vast majority of us on this blog are working folks. So that means most of us, can only afford one call a year from the high end callmakers. By high end I mean craftsmen that put the turkey in the call along with drop dead looks. I was one that couldn't afford the late Mr Laska's calls when he had them on e-bay. I was not envious or mad, just wistful. I hold no ill will towards anyone who can afford a call at any price if he wants it. And as for the seller good for him if he hits a payday on selling a call. It's just envy to blame this forum. Stop gripping and save your money and buy a call. Over the years I've saved and got a few calls from the masters. This sport we love is what we make it. I've been blessed with meeting some of the finest people I know in the woods chasing his majesty the Wild Tom Turkey. In the Good Book Solomon says be happy with your lot in life and thank the LORD you can be happy. I guess I'll get off the soap box. I meant no ill will towards anyone and am sorry if I offended anyone. :you_rock:
Here's another that's got me scratching my head :lol:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quaker-Boy-Nasty-Old-Hen-Turkey-Mouth-Call/163640242304?hash=item2619b7f080:g:xUkAAOSwc0FUpKEL
Or this.... :z-dizzy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Primos-Hunting-PS222-The-Gobbler-Turkey-Shaker/293082887444?epid=5030585973&hash=item443d19f514:g:SycAAOSwCdVc1URq
Quote from: paboxcall on August 23, 2019, 04:30:13 PM
Or this.... :z-dizzy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Primos-Hunting-PS222-The-Gobbler-Turkey-Shaker/293082887444?epid=5030585973&hash=item443d19f514:g:SycAAOSwCdVc1URq
Looks like the seller may have made a mistake on that one and put the decimal point in the wrong spot.
Quote from: paboxcall on August 23, 2019, 04:30:13 PM
Or this.... :z-dizzy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Primos-Hunting-PS222-The-Gobbler-Turkey-Shaker/293082887444?epid=5030585973&hash=item443d19f514:g:SycAAOSwCdVc1URq
Probably a typo. I have also seen prices listed in different currencies.
Yep.
Seller with fat fingers, I'd reckon.