Gun show greed is great for Walmart!

[Ignition Override]

But Walmart doesn't sell milsurps, and very few types of lower-cost ammo from eastern Europe or Russia. Not even reloadable Prvi.

willeypete:
Although I'm with bracer, preferring older guns with blued wood and metal, the fact that ARs have gone mainstream, as you stated, is a very promising situation.
It might have potential to limit the anti-gun politicians' clout and typically irrational arguments, all of which are based on emotion and gross distortion of facts and govt. data.

Queen of Thunder: Good points. My four/five middle-aged gun buddies (all fairly astute) go to gun shows because most gun shops don't carry milsurp rifles, or have a very limited selection in this area. One of your observations about the typically high prices reminded me of a guy's comments on another 'thread'.

His impression is that some private sellers at shows mainly take their collection there to show off, as reflected by the prices.
Various sellers also rent tables in order to socialize, as admitted by a buddy. It's because they know that even with market prices, they won't sell much at all of their random books on military topics, bayonets, other paraphernalia.

 

[Redlg155]

It looks like we have some split between the "party" lines of dealer vs non.

Who are we?

I am a non dealer and do enjoy a private sale on occasion.

I vote that if a uninformed person pays too much based on immediate want, need or misinformation from ANY source, it is that persons fault. I see it all the time at shows and shops. However, I still think it is wrong to hike prices exponentially based on consumer fears, whether it be a new ban or recent disaster.

 

[bracer]

I went to a gun show last week end to see if there were any firearns of the same brand and model that I have collected. There was a old Remington Mdl 121 Slide action 22 RF in about 90 % condition that was priced at $ 500. My dad gave me one in 1949 when the price was forty some dollers. I shot prairie dogs , jack and cottentail rabbits and other unwonted critters untill it was well use and then traded it off and got a bolt action 22 RF rifle. About six years ago I paid $300 for one Mfg in 1948 which was in the 90 % range. I still think I paid to much for it, but mayby not. My wife shops at Wallmart so I go over to the gun dept an look around. One time there was a Weatherby made by Howa with a fine grained figured wood stock 7 MM Rem Mag rifle. I dident get it then but about two weeks later the wife went shopping so I go over to see if the 7 MM Mag was still there. It was, the price was ok, so I took it home. I dident need that rifle, but have not seen another Weatherby- Howa rifle with that nice of wood. I havent ever shot it and have the box and paper it came in. Weatherby nolonger makes that model ..I ll not sell it, look to good in the gun cabnit.

 

[huntsman]

Does WW do layaway on guns?

 

[CZguy]

Does WW do layaway on guns?
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Yes they do.

 

[Certaindeaf]

What's WW?.. one W shy of WWW?

 

[huntsman]

Wally World

 

[Certaindeaf]

Doh!

 

[nazshooter]

However, I still think it is wrong to hike prices exponentially based on consumer fears, whether it be a new ban or recent disaster.

The problem with not raising prices in the face of increased demand (based on fear or whatever) is that it inevitably results in hording and shortages. Back during the great run on ammo in 08 there were only 2 local shops that did not raise prices. Both ran out of stock quickly. The ones that did raise prices continued to have ammo available. The ability to raise prices in a crises also provides an incentive for those who see it coming to keep a larger inventory.

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[Halal Pork]

The problem with not raising prices in the face of increased demand (based on fear or whatever) is that it inevitably results in hording and shortages. Back during the great run on ammo in 08 there were only 2 local shops that did not raise prices. Both ran out of stock quickly. The ones that did raise prices continued to have ammo available. The ability to raise prices in a crises also provides an incentive for those who see it coming to keep a larger inventory.

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Explaining basic economics is a surefire thread closer, it seems. Better just to let it go.

To the OP, did you check the schedule for Shoot Straight/Weapons Unlimited? Maybe someone in Central Florida can give an update as to whether or not they're still a good option. Maybe it's worth a road trip.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I read a story once about a boy sent to market to buy a cow but came home with some beans instead. Big whoop and who cares.

 

[Redlg155]

THIS THREAD CLOSED!!

sorry...I always wanted to do that!

 

[12131]

I read a story once about a boy sent to market to buy a cow but came home with some beans instead. Big whoop and who cares.

So, he got ripped off?