Went to a gunshow yesterday with my friend. He has a mint Ruger mini 14 w/ rings and an extra clip. He is wanting to trade for a Nova (camo) even up. I told him I thought the ruger, even used, was worth more than a new nova. Best offer he got was $50 difference. He is kicking around the idea today. I am tempted to give him the $350 for the mini myself, and I don't even like them. Just seems like he is getting the shaft on this one. Whadda ya think?