SAA Price Gouging

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I wouldn't call PMAGs for $51.99 price gouging, its on the high end of the average market price at the moment and the price you pay for being able to them in stock and not backordering
 
I came thinking this was about Single Action Army gouging as well, picked up an Interarms clone at a good price a little bit ago, and it seems like the general trade has been revolver for black guns, so I was surprised to hear someone might be gouging.

I'd prefer to see ammo more sold by manufacturer auction (in volumes to get a better idea of what the market clearing price truly is).
 
My LGS has only raised prices slightly to offset increased prices from their distributors. Instead of gouging they limit the amount of certain items that each customer can purchase per month so there is still some available for all and customers aren't over charged. They've done this during each panic and have consistently grown in popularity over time.
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Same here Justin. Two are doin it the way you state and the rest are, i mean, were, gouging. The two non greedy ones are doin just fine.
They always did have non greedy prices tho and moved much more inventory. Moving more inventory means getting more from distributors. Some distributors are more faithful to thier more faithful customers.
 
They always did have non greedy prices tho and moved much more inventory.
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Really? Did they? What were their comparative total profit levels? Did moving more inventory bring in more money? Or was it just more work for the same reward? And if there's not more inventory to GET? What then?

Moving more inventory means getting more from distributors.
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Does it? So, if you sell out the 50 P-Mags you get today, does your distributor reserve an extra 10 for you next week? Or do you get whatever you get, regardless of whether you sell them all for $10 or are still sitting on them at $100?

A lot of the things folks say in these threads SOUNDS good. Pleasant opinions about how this works. I'd like to hear the same sorts of things from retailers and distributors. Then I'd know if any of these ideas about who gets what and who's business plan is working best are really accurate.
 
I put in my order as soon Obama launched his attack on the Second Amendment and locked in the price of $15 each.

Those who were slow to act can either wait and hope this whole thing blows over, or else pay a premium to beat any potential ban.

I got mine. :)
 
Same folks who believe it is acceptable for our military to be buying truck fuel from Halliburton for $400 a gallon in the Middle East regions.
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I, for one, am not sure such a thing has happened. However, supposing it did, who's fault is would it be? Haliburton or the bureaucrat tasked with procuring fuel?

Anyone expecting logic and frugality from government, surely hasn't been paying attention to government spending for the last 50 years or so. :neener:

JMHO.

Poper
 
I saw they changed their price on 22lr 525 bulk from $59 TO $69 to $79 and then to $84 all in one day. Sorry... That's gouging.
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Did you miss the "gas shortages" in the 70's? Gas prices changed hourly, depending on what might become available. A retailer with zero inventory is one who is out of business completely. It is NOT gouging if folks who are in a better financial situation than you are willingly paying the asking price.
 
I saw they changed their price on 22lr 525 bulk from $59 TO $69 to $79 and then to $84 all in one day. Sorry... That's gouging.
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This case of 5000 GI Rem 22 lr std vel was listed at $0.01, and check out the final price (plus $50 shipping) - these bidders weren't gouged, they just paid what it was worth to them. I have a case of it I got from the CMP, and let met tell you, that is awfully tempting for something I paid $125 plus $25 shipping... :what:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330212586
 
Analogkid said:
I I saw they changed their price on 22lr 525 bulk from $59 TO $69 to $79 and then to $84 all in one day. Sorry... That's gouging.
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I am really glad you feel that way. I will pm you my info. I would like all the 22 ammo you have for $19.99 per 550.

Thanks again, you have really made my day
 
I am really glad you feel that way. I will pm you my info. I would like all the 22 ammo you have for $19.99 per 550.
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THAT much? I want it all for what i last bought it for -

$95, OTD for a case of 6250 rounds - anything else is GOUGING - at least according to everyone who never took econ 101
 
I can't help but notice the price on METAL mags hasn't gone up that much. So why not buy those instead of whining that the price of P-Mags is higher now?
 
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I can't help but notice the price on METAL mags hasn't gone up that much. So why not buy those instead of whining that the price of P-Mags is higher now?
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because Pmags are SOOOO cool and Magpul is Jesus, where have you been jerkface?

Sorry, couldn't help it...

Have plenty of metal too but candidly do buy/own lots of Magpul stuff because it's quality product, makes my ARs lighter and it works. Lucky that my LGS still seems to be getting inventory and selling at pre-paranoia prices.
 
I own several P-Mags myself. However I would not buy them at the current prices. I also would not whine about said prices.
 
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I own several P-Mags myself. However I would not buy them at the current prices. I also would not whine about said prices.
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amen brother, but I seem to be taking it in the keyster a bit on ammo; gotta stop that shooting thing...
 
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Torn on this one; feels like people charging $10/gallon of gas or $5/bottle of water after a hurricane (yes, we can have the need vs. want debate). The other side of me says the market dictates the price and things are worth what people are willing to pay.
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Water is a necessity for survival. Gas could be debated as a necessity as well.

PMAGS, well, not so much. Luxury item.

Not Gouging in my book. The market will decide what price is too high.
 
There are several different models that can work. If you can get supply and you want to play the "anti-gouging" angle, you can be the big mean jerks () who don't let folks buy more than 2-3 of something. And that might work well, depending on various factors.
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It has been demonstrated to be effective.

Armalite implemented this policy in early January. I was going to weather the storm with the three 25 round Gen II AR-10 mags I had, but then this CO legislation came along. Because of their policy, I was able to get 2 more mags at normal pricing (still spendy at $43/ea).

There are pluses and minuses to either approach. If I wanted 20 mags, Armalite's policy prevents me from acquiring them right now. But at the same time, the only place I found to have the Gen II 25 rounders in stock without purchase limits wanted $89/mag, so 20 mags would have cost $1,780. So, one policy gives people with less money the option to have a couple, while the other gives people the option to buy as many as they want, but making the product unaffordable to lots of folks.

Both situations suck; one may be preferable to the other, depending on your needs and financial means.
 
Do what I do... If you think it is priced too high, don't buy it. Problem solved. If everyone does that, the price will be just where it needs to be.
 
I'll vote with my wallet. If I need something badly enough and can pay, I will pay.

As for "gouging", I think all these gouging whine-fests are gouging space on the forum and resolve to vote them "terrible" in the "Rate thread" box at the top of the page.
 
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I'll vote with my wallet. If I need something badly enough and can pay, I will pay.

As for "gouging", I think all these gouging whine-fests are gouging space on the forum and resolve to them "terrible" in the "Rate thread" box at the top of the page.
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I've got a great idea: let's make a gouging sub-forum with the option to have it hidden if you think complaining about a response to sharp increase in demand is stupid.
 
All I know is I went and back ordered 5 pmags for $75, should have them in a few months. That was 5 pmags that were sold at $12.75 each, that I was willing to wait 2 months for, instead of the 1 pmag that I could have gotten within a few weeks for about the same price.
CTD may have pmags in stock for those that really need them, but I don't see too many "thank heavens for CTD" threads right now. Try and convince me that CTD's sales tactics and policies these last two months have been good for them in the long run.
 
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