Fixxah
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You own three or thirty?Ive bought more guns 'during covid' than I owned before it
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You own three or thirty?Ive bought more guns 'during covid' than I owned before it
I guess that has to do with lgs as well. If we talking new, the biggest change seems to be waiting time from manufacturer to me. Unless the manufacturer upped the msrp. But, ya most ammunition and common self defense guns have went up. Even though i did see an arsenal ak at a shop in maine for 1200.Lol even in current conditions at least for guns, only a few categories of guns are going at msrp.
It was 3 before, 2019 ltcYou own three or thirty?
Sarcasm.What's that?
Show us on the doll where your feelings were hurt.Umm no because my pricing wasnt retard pricing. I havent sold something here in years anyway. Now leave me alone.
The market dictates the price. Why on earth would you sell 1000 rounds of 5.56 for $300 when you can easily get $800 for it? You would literally have to be retarded to throw away $500 profit.I tthink they are just taking advantage of high demand .
Yep, you heard me.
Save up for a couple months for a barely decent pre ban, and that's if you have a GOOD job.
What, are we dealing with Prussian Franks? Shit is ridiculous.
Jokes.
If the shit ever hits the fan, you guys will be laughing at how cheap the prices are right now. Keep that in mind, it can be worse.I agree, shit is ridiculous and this one is WAY worse than previous situations.
I just bought a barely used Ruger Wrangler at my LGS for $135 yesterday...there it was, proud as a peacock, sitting in the display cabinet. I don't think it had ever been fired. You keep your eyes peeled, you'll find something. Of course, this was in NH.Want a .22 to barely protect...anything?
500 bucks easy.
Wait, I thought we were supposed to make fun of the SHTF folks?If the shit ever hits the fan, you guys will be laughing at how cheap the prices are right now. Keep that in mind, it can be worse.
Yep, you heard me.
Save up for a couple months for a barely decent pre ban, and that's if you have a GOOD job.
What, are we dealing with Prussian Franks? Shit is ridiculous.
Jokes.
You seem to be somewhat new here, so let me help you out...
You are in the wrong place if you are expecting answers other than:
I agree, shit is ridiculous and this one is WAY worse than previous situations. In past FUBAR episodes, there were shortages of the most popular rounds such as 9mm and 22LR and occasionally others, but with minimal effort you could find some. Other calibers were easy to find. Today, you are lucky if you can find 270 Remington or 220 Swift on the shelf- basically even the total Fudd rounds are out of stock. All those first time or want to be first time gun owners? They're facing the toughest buyer's market ever. Some of the firearms manufacturers have at least invested a little in expanding capacity, but the ammo/components industry has dug in its heels and will only make as much as they can with existing facilities & labor. Meanwhile, the price gougers flood the classifieds with their ridiculous offers.
- 'cuz capitalism
- Free market!'
- Don't like the price, don't buy it.
- Should have stocked up 45 years ago.
- If you don't have a 112 year supply you are doing it wrong.
- You're not looking in the right place / don't have the right connections.
- Yeah, back in the Sandy Hook days blah blah blah...
- Other assorted bragging, shit-talking, and dick measuring.
Despite all the expected shit-talking regarding this situation, NES at its core is a solid community for those who stick around and make friends. Between all the ball busting, we help each other out. Another way to make connections is to be active at your local club and/or participate in competitions. I know if I were running out of primers and was having trouble loading up for upcoming matches, there are a few folks who would sell me a sleeve or maybe even a box at a normal price if not at their cost. I'd do the same. The good news is that it seems I'm seeing more classifieds 'bumps' with price reductions for various things. If the worst is not over, I think we are at least at the peak. Have lots of patience and make some friends- you'll do OK getting what you want.
The # of nipplehead buyers is unprecedented/off the chart. Eventually once those rubes are sated or wallets burned out, supply will return but demand is going to be constant enough to keep prices shit.Wait, I thought we were supposed to make fun of the SHTF folks?
Kidding aside, for sure it could be worse. However, I don't recall the prior events lasting as long nor having such broad shortages as this one. Let's hope we are at least at the peak for this round. Rumors of Independence Day unrest might further fuel the shortage, but after that my bet is on improved supply.
@kstocks101 how much are you willing to pay for a 40 S&W Shield?
Bro, does it even have the Apex trigger kit though? That makes everything all better. With the apex trigger kit that gun is closer to perfection than a raggedy gen 2 Glock 23.@kstocks101 how much are you willing to pay for a 40 S&W Shield?
Bingo.The market dictates the price. Why on earth would you sell 1000 rounds of 5.56 for $300 when you can easily get $800 for it? You would literally have to be retarded to throw away $500 profit.
And we are all well aware of what location doesn’t sell 40 and Shields.Bro, does it even have the Apex trigger kit though? That makes everything all better. With the apex trigger kit that gun is closer to perfection than a raggedy gen 2 Glock 23.