no worse, my best shooter doesn't have chrome on it, and I still drill the crap out of it like it's still in the IJA
Recently, an intact typical early-mid war Arisaka minus original features (Dust cover, Aircraft sights, Monopod where applicable) will run you approximately 200-250 depending on condition and matching
An intact last ditch may command more or less depending on condition
Aircraft sights(both, w/ detents) will bost another 30-80 depending on condition and detents.
Original Dust cover will give another 30-80 depending on condition
Monopod, will give another 30-80 depending on condition
An original signed patriotic flag will add another 30+
A basic Type-30 early (quillon&beak pommel, stainless w/ groove) with scabbard will add 50-120 depending on condition, plus 20-30 for frog
A late war intact wooden scabbard Type30 bayonet, variation I, J, or K will command 300 more to the overall value
Original muzzle cover will add 20-45 depending on variation and condition
Any documentation, leather gear, stripper clips, original ammo, personal effects, uniforms, familiar heritage, and human remains will add a significant value to your arisaka.
Prices are never solid due to opinion of the seller; some people don't know what they have, and some people think they have gold. Movies about japan also add value.
Ammo is not hard to find, there are value factory boxes available for $14 per box and it's not bad. If you reload, the data is the same as .303 british
Word of Warning: any religious relics, personal effects, and shrine flags must be treated with utmost respect; I know it sounds stupid, but stuff can be haunted. I had a friend with a very bad experience when he purchased a shrine flag and mounted it to his mantle; guy had serious nightmares and health problems until the flag was given away. (though to be fair, I havent had any problems with this flag or any of my relics)
I hope that helps