I agree with SKB. I recently sent a Holland 20b to Paul Hodgins to restock. He was a stocker at Holland and Holland and 'articled' with them. He does PERFECT work which is reflected in his cost. Still, my gun will most likely be discounted a little as a restock. The original was very short when I purchased the gun which was reflected in it's price, hence I felt financially justified to restock. Restocking undoubtedly depreciates a gun to an educated buyer, less so with quality work IMHO.

Socialism is almost the worst.