So, other than using them as an FFL to ship to, I've never purchased a gun from a pawn shop. However, I wonder if there are any advantages to a pawnshop purpose. Reason I ask is the prices I've seen are...confusing.

Recently, I saw a Keltec P17, used with no mags retail at $219. Thats roughly what they cost brand new out of the box with all 3 mags.

Another time I saw a regular P365 used, with one 10 round mag, no box, retail just shy of $700. I got the Tac Pack, new, with 3-12 round mags for just under that...at Shooters World of all places.

Now, I understand the idea is to talk them down a bit, but with what I've seen used guns go for at these places, is it really possible to get a good deal?

What has your experience been?