bought some small pistol primers this morning....

[hyena]

....and probably paid more than I should have.

My buddy texted me from Scheels Sporting Goods this morning. They had a large stock of CCI small pistol primers for $70 per thousand, limit three bricks. After considerable internal debate, I had him get me two bricks. I hate to overpay so much, but I just got back into reloading a couple years ago, and wasn't wise enough to stock up on components when they were available. I was buying from my LGS as I went. My buddy just loaned me a brick from his considerable stash, but I hated to take advantage of that, even though he has a lifetime supply stashed away. I just decided screw it, gotta pay for my lack of foresight. A couple thousand will last me a couple years. Now to find more Unique and bullets....

By the way, as he stood in the reloading area, he saw person after person walking by carrying three bricks, so I'm not the only one willing to overpay.

 

[spencerdiesel]

I don't know much, but it's still a better use of funds than eating out

 

[silverstateS&W]

primers

as a store owner once told me
"you have to have it in stock before someone can tell you your price is too high"

 

[msjdgman]

It was likely a great idea to suck it up and buy the primers. I don't know any better than anyone else, but things are not likely to improve any time soon. I have been trying to get organized to reload for rifle, and have been fortunate to find both small and large rifle primers locally. Their price also was $70 per K. While I am not a happy camper paying that much, it beats the profiteers price of $200 or more per K.

 

[rockquarry]

....and probably paid more than I should have.

My buddy texted me from Scheels Sporting Goods this morning. They had a large stock of CCI small pistol primers for $70 per thousand, limit three bricks. After considerable internal debate, I had him get me two bricks. I hate to overpay so much, but I just got back into reloading a couple years ago, and wasn't wise enough to stock up on components when they were available. I was buying from my LGS as I went. My buddy just loaned me a brick from his considerable stash, but I hated to take advantage of that, even though he has a lifetime supply stashed away. I just decided screw it, gotta pay for my lack of foresight. A couple thousand will last me a couple years. Now to find more Unique and bullets....

By the way, as he stood in the reloading area, he saw person after person walking by carrying three bricks, so I'm not the only one willing to overpay.

Good for you. The price of primers may be twice what it was a year ago, but it's impossible to put a price tag on the pleasure derived from an enjoyable hobby like handloading.

 

[gwpercle]

That's a good sign ... primers are returning , a vaccine is being distributed ... maybe we shall survive this whole mess after all .
I'm glad you scored primers and NO you didn't buy too many ...
Stock them high and stock them deep...whenever you can !
ATTABOY !!!
Gary

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

Around here no one has a single primer for sale, let alone 3 bricks. At least your post gives me hope that if they are available where you live, soon they may be here as well.

 

[Dump1567]

Probably the only primers I need. Down to my last 1100. Wish I had a Scheels around me.

 

[CH4]

Guess I got lucky when I recently snagged 3000 federal SPP and 2000 SPM @$23. Last week I scored 2000 SRP and 2000 LRP also @ $23.

Beggars can't be choosers, but to my mind Scheels is taking advantage of a crisis - $70 is approaching gun show prices. $50 is the highest I've seen in retail stores. I know they can charge what they want as long as there're folks willing to pay. However, they take the risk of looking like Dick's, the unpopular sporting goods store.

Edit: As a regular shopper and the Reno, NV, Scheels, I just remembered Scheels is real good at price matching (as is Sportsman's warehouse) as long as the business your matching is a brick and mortar store and they have the same product in stock.

 

[tops]

I am led too believe that if people are paying $70. per thousand for primers they don't have a place too get them any cheaper. How can it be gouging if they are the cheapest place in town. Larry

 

[Eddietruett]

If you think $70 is bad, check GB

 

[Cdog]

At this point, I'd pay the $70 and bought the limit.

I'm not out, but I don't see things getting better in the foreseeable future.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

I buy primers in case lots of 5,000. Just finished a case of 5K small
pistol magnum primers. I always put the price and date on box.
Date was 1/13 and price was $140 including tax. It pays to plan ahead!

 

[Dump1567]

I buy primers in case lots of 5,000. Just finished a case of 5K small
pistol magnum primers. I always put the price and date on box.
Date was 1/13 and price was $140 including tax. It pays to plan ahead!

I swooped-up a bunch of LP Primers just before the panic, as that's pretty much all I loaded for (.45 acp/Colt, 44-40, 44 spl).

Didn't ever think I would be single staging 9mm, but we're here.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I swooped-up a bunch of LP Primers just before the panic, as that's pretty much all I loaded for (.45 acp/Colt, 44-40, 44 spl).

Didn't ever think I would be single staging 9mm, but we're here.

Single stage is all I do so I'm not burning thru 1K anytime soon. It's too cold to shoot outside much now. Might be a good thing.

I have plenty loaded for warmer weather. 35 degrees doesn't do much for precision shooting.

 

[GypsmJim]

I bought enough just before the last 2 crises hit. As doom set in I just adjusted my shooting by taking out calibers that I didn't shoot much. When the crises were over and prices / availability came down I stocked up again.

After each crisis my required inventory got bigger.

Last Spring I was watching the 11:00 news and the reporter said "pandemic". I got up early the next day and ordered primers and powder online. It was even on sale. I didn't need any, in fact I had a 3 year supply already. It took up 3 months of beer money and it took a couple SS checks, but now I can shoot all I want and I shouldn't have beer and shoot anyway.

I paid $30 for the primers. It will be a cold day in hell when I pay $70. I'll dig up some worms and go fishing instead.

The only reason the price is that high is because everyone is panicking and willing to pay the price. If we all got worms instead the price would come down as quickly as the supply went up.

 

[Golphin]

That is a great price these days. Look on Gunbroker. Prices are crazy. You should sell 1k on there and make enough to pay for the other 2 plus. There is auction on the now where someone has 5k small rifle primers for sale and they were at $1500. a few hours ago with 4 days left. Makes me think I should put my primers in the safe.

 

[cracker57]

I picked up a 1000 the other day that was the limit my local reloading shop put on them. these are great people they said sorry for the price as they went up a little. I paid $36.00 for that 1000, these people get my business even if they are 30 miles away and only get primers in once in a while. Next possible shipment hopefully in 3 weeks. my fingers are crossed and my wife will be taking the ride with me so we can get 2000.
If we all stopped paying the crazy over the top prices they would drop as fast as they went up.

 

[Cdog]

If we all stopped buying primers now, who's to say they won't be taxed up to $100+ by the time they become available again?

Do you feel lucky? I sure can't say I do.

I purchased some LR primers this week at a local Mom & Pop store @ $40/K out the door.

$70 is no bargain, but again If I walk in a store today and find some SP or SR at that price I'd pay it.

 

[hyena]

Reading all these comments, I feel a bit better about paying $70. So thank you all.

When I was talking to my buddy on the phone, and was hesitant, I told him I was disappointed in Scheels for price gouging. For those who don't know Scheels, their stores are immaculate, they appear to have a strict dress code for their staff, all of whom are always extremely friendly and helpful. Their selection of sporting goods of all kinds is incredible. They are not cheap, though. At any rate, I told my buddy I was disappointed in them for price gouging, that I thought they would be above that, and he said maybe they're not gouging. Maybe to get that many primers, they had to pay more to their supplier, and their markup is that same as when they were selling them before the shortage. Guess we'll never know.

Thanks again.