Overpricing is ridiculous.
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Grunt
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I've already had a couple folks asking me if I would sell them one of my ARs. I told them no since I plan to hang on to them to one day pass down to my son as a reminder that once upon a time, we were able to own such firearms. As far as sellers asking a higher price, well I guess if you wanted an AR at a cheap price, maybe you should have bought one when they were cheaper. That's what I did over the years. While other guys were buying cars, TVs, going on trips or buying stocks, I was buying guns and ammo. I just have trouble with the idea that the guy that bought the giant LCD TV while I made do with a smaller, cheaper TV for example now expects me to sell him one of my guns at a cheaper price. Sorry, supply and demand drives the prices and if you didn't get in on things when they were cheap rather than spend your money in other places, now you have to pay the higher prices if you want to enjoy an AR along with your giant LCD TV set.
tinroad37e
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Who would of thought a SKS would be going for nearly $500? Someday, Mosins will be $500, but I hope not in my lifetime.
My grandpa kicks himself in the *ss for not buying ALOT of WWI / WWII era Colt 1911s for near nothing 50 years ago.
My grandpa kicks himself in the *ss for not buying ALOT of WWI / WWII era Colt 1911s for near nothing 50 years ago.
Oh i did.....i just didn't have this type of weapon (AR-15)so i was magless. (Got plenty of mags for my Sig) Even though i was just saying a month ago i might start buying up mags..ha ha ha.
I had the right foresight and the right line of thinking...but i was just a couple months too late. Funny though...
The good news is that for the ones who really ARE panic buying....... They will quickly realize they didnt have much need for it and there will be massive panic selling in about 45-90 days from now for 30% off for nearly new...
I may have to up my participation in these boards. But ill be keeping my new rifle, and even the mags i paid an extra $10 a piece for., Thank you. (I might change my mind if someone offers me like $10,000 for my $1,500 rifle......IF i was desperate for money...lol)
Safety First
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I understand the concept of supply and demand as well as most.
I don't blame people/businesses for making money, it is after all why they are in business in the first place. It is capiitalism, free enterprise and supply and demand that determines price. I agree that if a person is willing to pay inflated prices, so be it. I also take note of the retailers who keep their prices at pre panic levels or very near those levels. I choose to not do business with those stores that take advantage of its customers ( whether it is technically gouging or not) during times like these.
I don't blame people/businesses for making money, it is after all why they are in business in the first place. It is capiitalism, free enterprise and supply and demand that determines price. I agree that if a person is willing to pay inflated prices, so be it. I also take note of the retailers who keep their prices at pre panic levels or very near those levels. I choose to not do business with those stores that take advantage of its customers ( whether it is technically gouging or not) during times like these.
bikerdoc
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Gonna be some bargains in April when the big spenders have to pony up to the IRS.
Anything a retailer sells is going to be replaced by something that costs more during a time of high demand. Same goes with distributors. His profit now goes to restocking with higher priced goods later.
There has been a month+ since Obama was re elected. Gun stuff was plentiful and prices were cheap even then. The handwriting was on the wall, where were you whiners then?
No one is forcing anyone to pay the high prices. If you are stupid enough to buy now during the hysteria you deserve getting taken advantage of.
Wait a couple months until the hysteria dies down and supply ramps up to catch up with demand. During the last ban, ARs were plentiful and cheap, so were lowers. They just didn't have flash hiders or bayonet lugs on them.
Spend your time, energy and money on trying to stop an AWB instead of wasting it on trying to find overpriced gun stuff like everyone else.
And no, I am not a dealer, but if I was I would be charging as much as I could get for stuff.
There has been a month+ since Obama was re elected. Gun stuff was plentiful and prices were cheap even then. The handwriting was on the wall, where were you whiners then?
No one is forcing anyone to pay the high prices. If you are stupid enough to buy now during the hysteria you deserve getting taken advantage of.
Wait a couple months until the hysteria dies down and supply ramps up to catch up with demand. During the last ban, ARs were plentiful and cheap, so were lowers. They just didn't have flash hiders or bayonet lugs on them.
Spend your time, energy and money on trying to stop an AWB instead of wasting it on trying to find overpriced gun stuff like everyone else.
And no, I am not a dealer, but if I was I would be charging as much as I could get for stuff.
jeff-10
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I'd wait to June or so now if you want to pick up an AR. It'll give time for demand to catch up with supply.
The only thing worse than unscupulous vendors are paranoid buyers who acquiesce to the insanity. One cannot exist without the other. The buyers have the upper hand because they can make the choice not to purchase. It's the Chicken Littles who "Just gotta have it" that make life miserable for all of us consumers when it comes to discretionary purchases. If the price of 5.56 and 7.62 ammo doesn't come back relatively close to where it was prior to the panic, there are going to be a lot of high priced rifles collecting dust instead of being shot.
Quick Karl
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I think it is funny that nearly every person I've ever heard defending over-pricing usually squeels like a stuck pig when it happens to them...
Same kind of people the lie about everything they ever bought, like the seller was stupid and they got it for half price.
Flawed ego.
Same kind of people the lie about everything they ever bought, like the seller was stupid and they got it for half price.
Flawed ego.
nwilliams
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When things become scarce then prices go up, that's just simple economics.
Also keep in mind that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. If someone is willing to pay a lot for something then that just means it's worth it to that person, it doesn't mean that what they are buying is actually worth it.
I work at a gun shop and we pride ourselves in not price gouging. For example I listed two guns on gunbroker today a Sig M400 and a Sig 517, both of them brand new. I started the auctions off at the MSRP price with no reserve. It's very possible these guns will sell for twice the MSRP but that's up to those who bid how much they are willing to spend.
Also keep in mind that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. If someone is willing to pay a lot for something then that just means it's worth it to that person, it doesn't mean that what they are buying is actually worth it.
I work at a gun shop and we pride ourselves in not price gouging. For example I listed two guns on gunbroker today a Sig M400 and a Sig 517, both of them brand new. I started the auctions off at the MSRP price with no reserve. It's very possible these guns will sell for twice the MSRP but that's up to those who bid how much they are willing to spend.
Evergreen
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I'm personally against the price gouging.. Maybe that makes me a pinko commie in some people's eyes, sorry. I consider myself a religious man, or at least spiritual. I believe in eternal retribution. So, if I was the only guy with water during a natural disaster, I would not be charging people $50 for a bottle of water, rather I would be trying to help my neighbors out as much as possible. It's called helping your fellow man in time of crisis, which we are in! I have some Pmags I could turn for $80/pop now on gun broker. I refuse to do it.. All the profit I make would be based on the fears of us losing our freedoms and nothing more. I am not a supporter of these crazy price increases. If an AWB ban passes, it means less guns in the hands of less people and only paranoid rich guys with lots of money to blow will be armed at a time when we need more armed people.
This just my crazy, far-fetched take on it all.
Here's a guy I will be buying from after the AWB hopefully fails:
http://www.skdtac.com/Magpul-PMAG-Gen-M3-30-rnd-AR-M4-p/mag.502.htm
I did smart and stocked up right after Obama was re-elected.. Gosh, I am kissing myself.. While there were many in the community was naive and thinking that he has been one of the most pro-gun presidents, does't want our guns, yadda yadda, I was buying into the NRA Obama gun grabbing hype. Wow, what do you know?? It came true! I am seriously psychic.. I knew there would be some mass shooting which would give the antis a platform to issue their draconian anti-RKBA measures.
I am going to ride out the storm and look forward to super great deals after the AWB, hopefully is crushed.
BTW.. Here is another scary theory I have..
Obama no longer needs to ban guns to keep them out of our hands. All he needs to do is introduce an AWB every few months and nobody will soon be able to afford to own a gun with the crazed panic buyers and unscrupulous price gougers.
This just my crazy, far-fetched take on it all.
Here's a guy I will be buying from after the AWB hopefully fails:
http://www.skdtac.com/Magpul-PMAG-Gen-M3-30-rnd-AR-M4-p/mag.502.htm
I did smart and stocked up right after Obama was re-elected.. Gosh, I am kissing myself.. While there were many in the community was naive and thinking that he has been one of the most pro-gun presidents, does't want our guns, yadda yadda, I was buying into the NRA Obama gun grabbing hype. Wow, what do you know?? It came true! I am seriously psychic.. I knew there would be some mass shooting which would give the antis a platform to issue their draconian anti-RKBA measures.
I am going to ride out the storm and look forward to super great deals after the AWB, hopefully is crushed.
BTW.. Here is another scary theory I have..
Obama no longer needs to ban guns to keep them out of our hands. All he needs to do is introduce an AWB every few months and nobody will soon be able to afford to own a gun with the crazed panic buyers and unscrupulous price gougers.
Ar180shooter
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Sounds normal for a 6920 here in Canada.
You Americans have it good, and don't even appreciate it.
needmorecowbell
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Simple supply and demand economics. You have the right to pay it or not. Nothing wrong with it. You're complaining because you want it and don't want to pay for the asking price. Then move on to the next supplier. if there isn't one, then the 1st guy is the best price.
justice06rr
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So just for fun, I should see if anybody would buy one of my Spikes M4 Carbines for like $2500 or $3k?
when I originally bought it for around $700 a few years ago. Hmmm. I guess if you say nothing is wrong with that and people are willing to pay, then I'm willing to take their money....
when I originally bought it for around $700 a few years ago. Hmmm. I guess if you say nothing is wrong with that and people are willing to pay, then I'm willing to take their money....
hogshead
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Just went to gun broker to see what mak 90 's are going for . Most were over a thousand with 3 days to go. Mine will be going to the next gun show with me. Need a new crossbow .Does that make me bad. I think not.
Sold all my AR's the first time Obummer got in. Made a nice profit then . Never saw the need to replace them. To me they are useless. My home defense gun is a 12 guage pump.
Sold all my AR's the first time Obummer got in. Made a nice profit then . Never saw the need to replace them. To me they are useless. My home defense gun is a 12 guage pump.
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Roadking Rider
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The two GS I have visited in the last three days neither one has raised there prices. Having said that though I have no problem with a private gun owner jacking prices if he feels like it. People buy items that are over priced everyday. Knowbodies forcing anyone to buy anything.
Evergreen
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Listed on gun broker for $4000..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=323096897
I just paid $1250 (incl tax) for the same Colt 6920 w/Magpul furniture , just a couple of days ago at Wholesale Sports right when the mad rush started. I am so glad I bought it when I did as I refuse to pay the gouge prices..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=323096897
I just paid $1250 (incl tax) for the same Colt 6920 w/Magpul furniture , just a couple of days ago at Wholesale Sports right when the mad rush started. I am so glad I bought it when I did as I refuse to pay the gouge prices..
CraigC
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Notice it's a new seller with zero feedback? Telltale signs of a speculator.
What school of economics teaches that limiting the supply lowers prices? Recommendation, don't get a degree from them.
CraigC
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I don't think it takes Adam Smith to understand that if something doesn't sell at inflated prices, the price will come down until it does or the purveyor will go out of business.
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