I paid about $25 a box for some win 555s a few weeks ago and thought it was reasonable as I only had 1000 rounds left.A few days later I found 3 1/2 bricks I had forgotten about.Might last til spring or the rest of my life! Who knows?
I bumped into a guy the other day who told me that immediately after the Sandy Hook shootings, he bought 200,000 rounds of .22LR. He didn't say whether he bought it for personal use or to sell at a profit, but I can't imagine he's keeping it all for himself...
Capitalism ain't always pretty...
I bumped into a guy the other day who told me that immediately after the Sandy Hook shootings, he bought 200,000 rounds of .22LR. He didn't say whether he bought it for personal use or to sell at a profit, but I can't imagine he's keeping it all for himself...
Capitalism ain't always pretty...
Oh, I got excited.
I thought the thread title said "Cougers".
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Straightening my reloading bench I found a 2 lb coffee can mostly full of loose 22 LR. For the last 15 years when I'd come home from the range and clean out my shooting bag I'd find a few loose 22's in the bottom. I got in the habit of just throwing the loose ammo into this can. Judging by the weight there is probably 1500 rounds or so in this can.
If I put this on one of the gun auctions with $0 reserve it would probably bring $100 with todays prices and that would reflect current market prices. If I put it on consignment at the LGS with a price tag of $100 it would probably also sell. Is either scenario price gouging?
Straightening my reloading bench I found a 2 lb coffee can mostly full of loose 22 LR. For the last 15 years when I'd come home from the range and clean out my shooting bag I'd find a few loose 22's in the bottom. I got in the habit of just throwing the loose ammo into this can. Judging by the weight there is probably 1500 rounds or so in this can.
If I put this on one of the gun auctions with $0 reserve it would probably bring $100 with todays prices and that would reflect current market prices. If I put it on consignment at the LGS with a price tag of $100 it would probably also sell. Is either scenario price gouging?
Here ya go...
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Here ya go...
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Her name was Emily.
Sadly, she passed away on Nov. 12, 2012.
ETA: Her father is a member of another forum I frequent.
Keep in mind that the real culprit is government meddling in areas where they should not, creating uncertainty where none should exist.
So.... while gun owners bicker amongst themselves over who is a gouger and hoarder, and brag about being prepared while criticizing others for not... govt gun grabbers are having a good laugh.
What did it cost you initially and what would it cost you to replace it. If you try to sell it for more than a reasonable profit you are guilty of gouging. Just my 2 cents worth.
...and unless it's life saving medicine for my children, or food fo a diabetic family member, then I'll do without. I believe in kharma, and those who can't see the benefit of sharing, or even charity, deserve neither when it's their turn to be in need.![]()