Treat other people well.

Obturation · Mar 1, 2021

Hey all,

Just wanted to share a quick story as a reminder to treat your fellow man decently (especially reloaders during these shortages).

Talked to a guy at the local cabelas, he seemed pretty desperate for some trailboss . I told him that right now I'm not selling anything but I'm willing to trade- that way neither person is paying inflated prices. He took my number and said he'd see what he had to trade.

He messaged me today and asked if I'd be willing to trade a 9oz container of TB for 1000 lr primers. Ummmmm, yeah. I would have done it for half that. In any case, I told him I'd throw in a box of 30-30 factory ammo and some .452" cast bullets to even it up a little.

He was shocked and said everyone he's dealt with wasn't interested in "fair" and just looked out for themselves . I guess I'm not that way and I'm certain I'm still getting the better end of the deal and told him so. He said he's just thankful that I was willing to trade some extra powder because he's been out of TB for 6 months and hasn't had any luck.

Moral of the story is, be decent to each other. Don't skin someone just because you can. If you have something you can spare, help someone out. I believe this type of thing comes back around to you, call it karma or whatever. I've been treated pretty well and I make sure no one ever leaves a dealing with me thinking I'm a stingy or greedy guy. We all need to live in this messed up world together, try to make it a little easier for someone.

Good luck

wiscoaster · Mar 1, 2021

Good story. Good lesson. I think this is what we might be coming to. Trade what we've got for what we need.

So, treating someone else the same way you'd want to be treated by them is going to make it a whole lot easier for everybody, self included. That's a kind of a trade in and of itself, isn't it?

Ironicaintit · Mar 1, 2021

Always a good idea to keep “The Golden Rule” in mind

3Crows · Mar 1, 2021

I wish more people followed the Golden Rule and asked themselves what would their grandmother do. Always be fair, live by the truth and keep your word (of honor).

BobCat · Mar 1, 2021

Excellent story, thanks for sharing it.

Old true-say: "What goes around comes around."

One sign of a "good deal" is when both parties come away thinking they got a good deal.

Howland937 · Mar 1, 2021

Some of us were blessed/cursed with a conscience. I'd undoubtedly have lots more money and nicer gear if I didn't own mirrors or need sleep.

kcofohio · Mar 1, 2021

Obturation said:
Hey all,

Just wanted to share a quick story as a reminder to treat your fellow man decently (especially reloaders during these shortages).

Talked to a guy at the local cabelas, he seemed pretty desperate for some trailboss . I told him that right now I'm not selling anything but I'm willing to trade- that way neither person is paying inflated prices. He took my number and said he'd see what he had to trade.

He messaged me today and asked if I'd be willing to trade a 9oz container of TB for 1000 lr primers. Ummmmm, yeah. I would have done it for half that. In any case, I told him I'd throw in a box of 30-30 factory ammo and some .452" cast bullets to even it up a little.

He was shocked and said everyone he's dealt with wasn't interested in "fair" and just looked out for themselves . I guess I'm not that way and I'm certain I'm still getting the better end of the deal and told him so. He said he's just thankful that I was willing to trade some extra powder because he's been out of TB for 6 months and hasn't had any luck.

Moral of the story is, be decent to each other. Don't skin someone just because you can. If you have something you can spare, help someone out. I believe this type of thing comes back around to you, call it karma or whatever. I've been treated pretty well and I make sure no one ever leaves a dealing with me thinking I'm a stingy or greedy guy. We all need to live in this messed up world together, try to make it a little easier for someone.

Good luck

Great story, with a moral! We are in this together!

rust collector · Mar 1, 2021

Good reminder of what Momma taught us a long time ago. We're at our best when we rise to the occasion and help others. The dollars will be gone or worthless some day, but helping the other guy will put a spring in your step and brighten a day for at least 2 people.

hso · Mar 1, 2021

Obturation said:
be decent to each other

Sound advice in any setting.

Ignition Override · Mar 1, 2021

Excellent: exercizing the Golden Rule.

Do most people really believe that they are getting ahead in life, simply by "nickling and diming" everybody they can, for every item they don't really need?

I gave away two metal eastern Euro AK mags plus two AK Promags months ago.
Didn't need them as my 8-9 Hun. Tanker mags are plenty, because I won't ever be fighting a one-man "Battle for Ramadi" by our suburban homes (nor a 5-man etc). There won't be any street battle at all.

The 12-15 or so guns I sold via Armlist were usually about 10-15% below the typical prices for their conditions. Frankly, some of the incentive was simply to make a deal happen, but it must have been seen as acceptable to the buyers.

Tinman357 · Mar 2, 2021

Inspiration. I'll be listing some primers at pre covid/panic prices soon. Looking for a new model colt cobra. I have many thousands of primers/lbs powder/cases of factory ammo to trade.

I like your style. I'm out of the reloading game anyway. I'll follow your lead and do someone a solid.

Dibbs · Mar 2, 2021

I don't need to profit off any friend's misery. So we all share what we've got, bartering back and forth.

P5 Guy · Mar 2, 2021

3Crows said:
Golden Rule and asked themselves what would their grandmother do.

Granma was a cut-throat
That isn't my way though

bannockburn · Mar 2, 2021

Like my Dad use to say when he was a salesman: treat every customer exactly the same way you would want to be treated if you were the customer.

Steve Milbocker · Mar 2, 2021

Members that post threads like this makes me proud to belong to THR. It speaks highly of the moral fiber of many of its members.

TomJ · Mar 2, 2021

That's great to hear, OP. I have a neighbor who's always helping others. He approached me not too long ago, asking if I've been able to find any ammo as he's had no luck. I'm well stocked and sold him 2 boxes of 9mm at what I paid for it pre-covid, $7.50 a box. That's all he said he needed for now. As happy as he was, I felt even better helping someone out. That's the thing about helping others. You get more out of it than the person you helped.

Archie · Mar 2, 2021

That is what my parents taught me.

That is a core principle of Christianity Matthew 22:37-40 37 Jesus said to him, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 The second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

If one loves one's neighbor as himself, one must be decent.

lightman · Mar 2, 2021

Good on you for helping a fellow reloader out. And a stranger at that!

Sniper66 · Mar 2, 2021

Good on ya mate! Recently a friend of mine was approached by an older female friend for advice. She asked if the $200 offered by a guy trying to buy a pistol from her was fair. She had inherited the gun from an uncle who died. My friend help her sell it to an honest guy for $1200. Indeed, we have to help each other. Since my friend would accept no reward for his help, she baked him a pie.

doubleh · Mar 2, 2021

You are a good person, Obduration. The world would be a much better place if more people thought like you do. :thumbdown:

LITTLE BUCK · Mar 2, 2021

i dont know if you are paying attention who is inflating the prices the most, my local gun shop is still putting same markup as always, i have purchased 2 guns and some ammo from his business. When all this shortage is over and price comes down i will remember those business owners that tried to take advantage of us all

.38 Special · Mar 2, 2021

Aside from the main point - which is a good one - I am terrified that we have become, at least temporarily, the barter economy that the tinfoil hat crowd always predicted.

JR24 · Mar 2, 2021

Well done. I've sold 5 guns since this mess started, and didn't gouge on any of them. I sure could have but didn't feel right.

Howland937 · Mar 2, 2021

.38 Special said:
Aside from the main point - which is a good one - I am terrified that we have become, at least temporarily, the barter economy that the tinfoil hat crowd always predicted.

And? My personal economy has been barter-centric for as long as I can remember. I'd much rather pass along something I don't need in return for something I can use, than *gasp* pay money for it.
Too many other things require money, of which I can only print so much.

kcofohio · Mar 2, 2021

Howland937 said:
And? My personal economy has been barter-centric for as long as I can remember. I'd much rather pass along something I don't need in return for something I can use, than *gasp* pay money for it.
Too many other things require money, of which I can only print so much.

^^This^^

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