Mooseman
Member
I like to mix things up by buying things from the internet, gun shows, and my local gun shop. I've had times where I could have gotten something a bit cheaper online but I paid a bit extra to help support my local business.
I find I'm faced with a dilemma. All the local shops, including my favorite, an old time basement shop, have priced themselves out of my market. For example I can order a Saiga 12 for around $500-550 online. My local shop has it for $759! This seems to be across the board for guns, ammo, and accessories.
I know that prices in general have risen dramatically but the hike at the local level seems particularly bad. I left my shop empty handed and I'm not sure when of if I'll return. I'd hate to see these places go the way of the dinosaur but I don't see how they'll continue operating if they drive out all there regulars.
I guess this post is more of a rant/vent but I feel the hobby as a whole has taken a serious downturn and I fear it might be permanent.
I find I'm faced with a dilemma. All the local shops, including my favorite, an old time basement shop, have priced themselves out of my market. For example I can order a Saiga 12 for around $500-550 online. My local shop has it for $759! This seems to be across the board for guns, ammo, and accessories.
I know that prices in general have risen dramatically but the hike at the local level seems particularly bad. I left my shop empty handed and I'm not sure when of if I'll return. I'd hate to see these places go the way of the dinosaur but I don't see how they'll continue operating if they drive out all there regulars.
I guess this post is more of a rant/vent but I feel the hobby as a whole has taken a serious downturn and I fear it might be permanent.