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Team Sergeant 12-20-2012 18:44

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Originally Posted by CSM-H (Post 479270)
Hey to all, take a look at Cheaper than Dirt, Sportsmans Guide, Midwest USA.... All of them have almost no bulk ammo...out of stock or back ordered....Prices are gonna go up.... Stock market be damned...buy ammo and guns, I say... :)

Going to the Dulles Expo VA. Gun Show on Dec 29th I am sure it will be a zoo with lots of media...if nothing else it will be something to see......wish me luck. CSM-H

I have cases and cases of Black Hills 5.56, maybe I should now "sell"? ;)

Masochist 12-20-2012 18:52

PMAGs for $60+
 
This still doesn't excuse them raising prices on single PMAGs to $60+ shortly after that statement. I remember CTD doing the same price gouging shortly after the '08 election.

Their website now lists no price and states they are out of stock.

ZonieDiver 12-20-2012 22:04

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Originally Posted by Masochist (Post 479350)
This still doesn't excuse them raising prices on single PMAGs to $60+ shortly after that statement. I remember CTD doing the same price gouging shortly after the '08 election.

Their website now lists no price and states they are out of stock.

You're opposed to free market economics? :D

frostfire 12-21-2012 05:21

can't believe how many firearm, ammo, etc online stores are putting "order volume is at never before seen levels" disclaimer on their websites:D. Paul Howe is correct. The CIC is the most successful firearm seller in US presidential history:D

swpa19 12-21-2012 06:10

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can't believe how many firearm, ammo, etc online stores are putting "order volume is at never before seen levels" disclaimer on their websites
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TO OUR CUSTOMERS,

We want to thank you for your business. Due to high demand, we are behind in shipping. If you have ordered on line or over the phone and the items were in stock, you will get your order. Our current delay is about 15-24 days depending on the item ordered. The items are in stock and reserved for you. If you wish to cancel your order, please email your cancellation to wideners@wideners.com and your order will be cancelled and your credit card will be refunded for the entire amount. We regret the delay.




Went to three gunshops yesterday. All three had empty racks where the semi-auto weapons were stacked. Pistol cases were scant also. Each one had a clerk on the phone eplaining to potential customers that incoming orders were almost non existent.

In this area components are almost impossible to find.

Destrier 12-21-2012 06:49

I can hear it now...

in a week or so he will claim he is stimulating job growth.

VVVV 12-21-2012 07:09

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Originally Posted by Brush Okie (Post 479246)
IMHO it is a BS move. They are waiting for the proces to skyrocket to pad their wallet.

Business 101 would call that a SB (Smart Business) move.

frostfire 12-21-2012 13:23

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Originally Posted by WCH (Post 479446)
Business 101 would call that a SB (Smart Business) move.

yep, price gouging is rampant here...sig516 for $3k:eek: magpul mag for $30+:eek: and they fly right out of the shelves too! Are we really this nut?

VVVV 12-21-2012 13:45

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Originally Posted by frostfire (Post 479503)
yep, price gouging is rampant here...sig516 for $3k:eek: magpul mag for $30+:eek: and they fly right out of the shelves too! Are we really this nut?

Capitalism
Free Market System
Supply and Demand
Maximizing Profits
ROI

I would recommend that you never attempt to start your own business.

Sdiver 12-21-2012 14:39

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Originally Posted by frostfire (Post 479503)
yep, price gouging is rampant here...sig516 for $3k:eek: magpul mag for $30+:eek: and they fly right out of the shelves too! Are we really this nut?

Has it not been said here and other BBs, time and time again, to "stock up", "buy now", "get 'em while they're cheap" ???

Those that are buying in the above post, are getting them before they're gone (ie ... illegal to buy). There has been a ban before, and the recent event in CT might just bring that ban back. Whose to say. It very well may come back. If that be the case, are they really nuts for buying now?

$0.02

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Originally Posted by WCH (Post 479508)
Capitalism
Free Market System
Supply and Demand
Maximizing Profits
ROI

BINGO !!!!

The Reaper 12-21-2012 17:52

I ordered Magpuls and Springfield standard (non-reduced) capacity mags on Monday from Brownells and Midway, both were on sale and in stock, shipped quickly and came in today.

Those paying too much now should have worked and spent the extra money they are paying now to get the POTUS out of office.

Or seen the handwriting on the wall and ordered as soon as it was clear the Dims intended to make political points off this tragedy.

And why would somone who has these items and may not get any more sell them for the same price as before? If people are paying the price asked and quickly buying all that are offered, how can the price be excessive?

TR

grog18b 12-22-2012 13:24

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Originally Posted by The Reaper (Post 479545)
Those paying too much now should have worked and spent the extra money they are paying now to get the POTUS out of office.

Or seen the handwriting on the wall ...

Yup, exactly. I actually bought most of everything I wanted/felt I needed during his first 4 years after the prices returned to normal. I had two items that I had been posponing, but ordered them when I knew things were going badly for the Republicants. If he gets to appoint new SCOTUS Judges, we are truly hosed for a long time.

Those who were Boy Scouts think ahead and remember the motto.

SomethingWitty 12-23-2012 00:50

There is an outfit selling "ASSHOLE PROOFED P-Mags" for $40, and then donating the extra profit to the NRA or SOWF.

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TO OUR LOYAL SKD CUSTOMERS: These mags will not be made available at our normal price so they can be flipped to take advantage of the current buying frenzy. Nor will we be profiteering off of this current panic like some vendors in our community. In order to make these mags "ASSHOLE-PROOF", we will sell them at or near current market pricing, and donate the difference from our normal price to either the National Rifle Association or the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. If you take issue with this move on our part, please do not write, email, or call to complain- we will not respond. Just take a deep breath, do a little yoga, and channel your energy into doing something productive.


CSM-H 12-23-2012 08:09

Dick's Sporting Goods
 
Went in yesterday in Germantown MD. rack were about half empty AND the order catalog had little yellow stickies on anything resembling a M4/Offensive shotgun etc... and almost forgot a six box limit on ammo sales.... Just thought I'd pass it on... CSM-H

orion5 12-23-2012 21:53

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Originally Posted by The Reaper (Post 479545)
I ordered Magpuls and Springfield standard (non-reduced) capacity mags on Monday from Brownells and Midway, both were on sale and in stock, shipped quickly and came in today.

You must have been a part of this epicness --> LINK ;)

Brownell's says they sold 3.5 years of AR-15 mags in 3 days! The best part is getting to read it on Huff Post.


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