Ernie Mccracken
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- Jun 30, 2010
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I don't know what it says about our country's future when during a time of record high unemployment, thousands of jobs leaving the country every day, and possibly the worst economic outlook in history - the gun shops are absolutely packed with customers clamoring for guns like they're the last wonka bars. Another thread, I suppose.
Over the holidays, I planned to expand my collection with 3-4 new purchases. As you can probably guess by my tone, I completely struck out and have given up on the idea for the time being. I'd rather just wait this craziness out.
I went to Cabela's twice, but left without getting near the counter. 2-3 people deep for the entire length of their display cases. The local places were totally cleaned out except for bread and butter stuff at full MSRP. I was told people started lining up at 6AM the day after Christmas for a few items that were discounted 5%. The most popular shop completely stopped doing FFL transfers and choice #2 upped their FFL fee to $60.
Few, if any deals at gun shows anymore. On my local swap forum, a lot of used stuff is now priced at full MSRP. In what other industry does that happen? I posted a WTB ad and someone wanted MSRP +$15 for a gun with 300 rounds through it. He said sales tax would be about $30, so was offering to "split it." How generous .
Anyone else sitting out right now? When do you think supply will catch up with demand?
Over the holidays, I planned to expand my collection with 3-4 new purchases. As you can probably guess by my tone, I completely struck out and have given up on the idea for the time being. I'd rather just wait this craziness out.
I went to Cabela's twice, but left without getting near the counter. 2-3 people deep for the entire length of their display cases. The local places were totally cleaned out except for bread and butter stuff at full MSRP. I was told people started lining up at 6AM the day after Christmas for a few items that were discounted 5%. The most popular shop completely stopped doing FFL transfers and choice #2 upped their FFL fee to $60.
Few, if any deals at gun shows anymore. On my local swap forum, a lot of used stuff is now priced at full MSRP. In what other industry does that happen? I posted a WTB ad and someone wanted MSRP +$15 for a gun with 300 rounds through it. He said sales tax would be about $30, so was offering to "split it." How generous .
Anyone else sitting out right now? When do you think supply will catch up with demand?