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Offline TripppleP

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What current average price on CZ97?
« on: January 29, 2019, 10:04:17 PM »
A couple of years ago I almost bought a CZ97 on gun broker for about $400.  It was one without front serrations. 

New ones seem to go for about $700 give or take.  What is the going price on used 97s?  Are there really any deals for new ones?

Offline Earl Keese

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2019, 10:07:41 PM »
With most CZ's, it's all about timing. They import them in batches so that has an effect on street pricing for sure.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2019, 10:11:42 PM »
I paid right at $800 out the door for my brand new CZ-97BD.  That was a couple of months ago, FWIW.  I had no issue with the price because I never, ever see them locally.  But it just so happened one was in stock.


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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2019, 12:00:54 PM »
I paid $740 shipped for my used but in very good condition 97 BD a couple months ago.  Might have found one cheaper if I was patient, but I'm not  ::), so when this became available, I jumped on it, and I have no regrets.  It's an awesome pistol in stock trim, the addition of a CGW Pro Package just made it awsomer  ;D.  From the research I did before snagging mine, around $700 seemed typical for the B, add $100 for the BD.  Later.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2019, 12:55:45 PM »
 I was in our local gun shop a few days ago and noticed a new 97BD priced at $740 I think that is what I paid for mine about a year ago.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2019, 02:29:18 PM »
Why are BDs more desirable than Bs?

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2019, 04:13:56 PM »
They're not, it just comes down to personal preference, safety vs. decocker.  I'm guessing, but the BD is a bit more complicated, and I suspect not as popular, so the price is higher.  That said, if I could have found one new for $740, I'd have been all over it.  Not that I would have, down side to living in the boonies, my LGS has a VERY limited selection, and not a CZ in the bunch.  If I travel a bit, I get a better selection, but still very limited on CZ's, maybe 3 or 4 models, tops, and mostly polymer.  Later.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2019, 04:15:48 PM »
I'm spoiled. There is a local store with every single CZ available in stock.  The place is great. It's like a CZ only store.

I should check them out to see what they have.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2019, 06:30:24 PM »
I bought my 97bd for $779 back in July of 2018.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2019, 06:39:07 PM »
The BD comes with factory installed Tritium night sights, so the price is higher.
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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2019, 06:55:44 PM »
I tried to be patient and waited...and waited.

Looked at various online retailers and put myself on the contact list for a BD.  Finally found a retailer and had it shipped to my favorite FFL.  I should have ordered 2  ;)

After I ordered the first one, in short succession, I was contacted by 3 other retailers indicating they had one in stock.  Luckily, the one I bought was still the lowest price.

Good luck

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2019, 08:32:47 AM »
I got one online for 640 a couple of months back. Nib. The grip needs palm swells, but size wasn?t an issue and I have medium thumbs. Wish there was an extended safety. Specifically gunbroker. Keelyllc was the seller if I recall.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2019, 05:04:10 PM »
$609.99 on Gunbroker just last week. It is now in my hand this week. ;D
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/802495193
This place sold three back to back right after mine.
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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2019, 01:10:20 PM »
I paid about $500 for a used 97b a few months ago.  It was a 2016 production gun in pretty nice condition, with two magazines.

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Re: What current average price on CZ97?
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2019, 01:35:22 PM »
     Hiya and I thank trippplP for the thread, my guess he found one by now. But after posting my CZC Accu 97b here and a few price drops found it a new home in Louisiana, and remind folks that current and average prices often go out the window when shopping used and the good deals are there if out looking. I doubt any store owner will take a loss on a sale,and does not matter if the gun waits many months for a buyer. Where a private seller is needing to sell more often. So compare mods,accessories,who did custom adds etc to make sure you find what you want, and that of course includes a good price. Be well.