Am I paying to much?
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FROGO207
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If you aren't going to go hungry or loose where you live and think it is worth it buy whatever. If you can wait I think the prices for a brick of primers will bottom out at about $45 within 6 months. One important thing is if you go back after a couple days and the stuff is still there everybody else thinks it is too much as well. If you really have to have it and can afford it buy it, don't ask first or it will be gone.Things WILL calm down if you can wait it out though.
kerreckt
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I would never pay that much. It's up to you. It's your money!
Soonerpesek
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I would say if you are comfortable paying those prices, then that is a good deal for you...If you want it, buy it...
Skeptic13
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I look at it from the point of if I can still buy components and make ammo at a significantly lower price than I can buy it then it is a good deal. Is it a good deal compared to the good old days? No. Is it a good deal? No. Overpriced? Yes. But if you want to shoot and then this is the least expensive way to do it then go for it.
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Yep, I'm diabetic and need insulin . Of course that comes first , but if i'm going to be spending on insulin to survive i';m sure as hell going to have fun in life too.
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The price for the primers depends upon your amount of desperation.
BUT... as for the powder, Midsouth and Midway are both getting powder in weekly, and if you set up "Notify Me" emails you might be able to score there at $30-35 per pound. HOWEVER, add in $12 HAZMAT and $10 shipping and you're close to the local guy selling powder for $60. I'd at least take the powder if you can get exactly what you want.
BUT... as for the powder, Midsouth and Midway are both getting powder in weekly, and if you set up "Notify Me" emails you might be able to score there at $30-35 per pound. HOWEVER, add in $12 HAZMAT and $10 shipping and you're close to the local guy selling powder for $60. I'd at least take the powder if you can get exactly what you want.
Poper
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For now....
Reloadron
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So when all is said and done you ended up paying about $50 per thousand which is much better. If you were close to Cleveland, Ohio I would have helped you out.
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Thanks! A little far from Cleveland, but I appreciate the offer!So when all is said and done you ended up paying about $50 per thousand which is much better. If you were close to Cleveland, Ohio I would have helped you out.
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koni
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wow I knew spp/srps were getting stupid but didn't think it had hit the larger stuff yet.
I literally just bought 2000 210s for 60bucks a brick, and another 1K of 215s for 65, all over the counter.....yay hawaii?
Brah I went J-hara, Young guns, security equipment and nobody had anything. J-Hara had 1lbs CFE pistol left but I think someone walked out with it when my brother was checking out some dive stuff.
T_Walker
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Not bad! Local trades/deals, with other reloaders, is the way to go right now. Or, you better pucker up!
Swampman
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Today I bought a bunch of lumber at prices I would've considered stupid 14 months ago, but I really want to finish my reloading shed/man cave.
How much do you want the primers?
How much do you want the primers?
Mark_Mark
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I’m about to buy fences lumber this weekend, 12 months ago it was $2 a piece of roughy cut cedar. 4”x8’
I been warning people about hyper inflation. Everything cost more. I guess $50 primers and $35 powder is the new normal prices. I’m not going to lie, I don’t think prices will go down due to the fact that the dollar is losing it’s value.
Toks had large rifle stuff on the shelf last weekend, pistol and small rifles been clean out for a while. Haras actually had some stuff when i was in there week before, but havent been up there recently.
Zane had some stuff also, my buddy got me a couple thousand more lrps.
Actually i havent been in but same guy that got the lrps for me said they had some stuff including ammo earlier this week.
Lemme know what your looking for, if ive got any ill be happy to share some.
Reloadron
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A few years ago we put in a 24' wide by 36' deep garage. That building would have cost twice what we spent today. Hell a $3 2X4 is now a $6 2X4. Neighbor was wants to build similar but is now reconsidering. Everything, just about every consumable commodity has doubled in price. Gasoline is on a steady increase as is diesel and remember America's needs move by truck.
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As one new to reloading (started last Dec) and not having been spoiled by pre-pandemic prices I've got a different perspective than some long time reloaders. If I can reload my 38/357s cheaper than what I can buy it for (if I can find it) then it's worth the inflated prices of components. I've found bricks of SPP for $40 and bricks for $150 but even at 15 cents a per primer it's worth it to me at least until I've got a good supply to get me through. I consider it a hobby and really enjoy reloading and the satisfaction of shooting them. At 70, I don't want to curtail my shooting until when(or if) things turn around in the future.
WeekendReloader
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This makes sense.
At these prices, I would be inclined to only buy as needed and not build up inventory at the inflated prices. Stock up later this year when prices fall.
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I like your way of thinking , live for today .
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