fredj338
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Learn to be a boyscout & be prepared. The foolish are buying CTD or GB ammo. I have done exactly as you note, but only for noob shooters. Experienced guys that didnt' see this coming, you are on your own.
I have a suggestion to fight profiteers!
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No such thing as pre panic prices.
While I haven't paid any high prices yet it really doesn't matter. Prices will eventually catch up plus if I can buy ammo at lower prices you just dollar cost average and the prices moderate.
If you are sitting back and not adding ammo you may find yourself in a pickel later.
Dezfan
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No sitting back here, when I can find it, I'm buying.
I just decided to buy at a certain price point.
So far it's worked well for me. Might take a little more time than just buying it at higher prices, but I can only spend a set amount each month and I try to maximize it to the fullest.
You know...
When I prepare to make a $500 or higher purchase whether it be for a gun or a stereo system or a car I DO MY RESEARCH FIRST. Now I will admit to making an impulse buy once or twice and maybe once I got fleeced, but it was my choice and I paid the price. Lesson learned. You know, the one about taking responsibility for my own actions?
Let me ask you this: Would you interrupt the sale of a new car and try to undercut the dealership by offering to sell the customer a used car out of your barn for cheaper? Really?? You don't have a problem with that? Guy needs a car to get to work but to pay for it he can't afford insurance or tags until the next pay cycle. Should step in and save him or let him take the bus another week?
So the guy overpaid for a gun and has to wait another pay period for ammunition. Like this is an indictment of the Capitalist system? This is how it is supposed to work. If you can't afford it, save up until you can.
There's a huge too-doo in Ohio right now because a few years ago natural gas was deregulated and everyone was allowed to make their own choice for a provider. These term contracts automatically renewed unless the purchaser stepped in and either terminated or renegotiated. And I'm quite certain every contact said: READ THIS BEFORE YOU SIGN HERE.
Thousands of people signed the contracts and promptly forgot about them. The contracts renewed at the older, higher price and now the terms of the old contract are unappealing, but still binding. They're crying "foul" because "they forgot" and now don't want out to be held liable. Let me guess which side of that argument you're on.
First you are dead wrong about me trying to undercut the sale, I made nothing on helping this guy out. I just hate watching someone make a mistake, seeing I had done research on the gun he bought. I am sorry if you do not believe in helping others out, I was raised that way. Yes, I made mistakes and I wish someone was there to help me out.
Let me ask you something. Your in a check out line and the person just got their purchases rung up and are a few dollars short. Would help them? Based on your remarks I would say you make them put something back. Sorry I was not raised that way, we were taught to help others out if we could.
Finally, I will always try to help people out that I able to help, that is my right. You can look the other way, that is your right.
I was indeed raised to help but I was also taught not to meddle.
You made nothing helping the guy but what about the shop owner? You undercut his sale and took money out of his pocket. In his place of business! Based on your own set of criteria, you walked into a retail establishment and tried to take a sale away from an employee. What about him? He too has a family to feed. Maybe he can't get any more stock and has to try to sell at the price point he determined because he has bills to pay? Maybe your actions prevented him from having a good life. We don't know do we? But you and only you determined who should prosper and who should go wanting. Didn't consider that, did you? It's all about paradigm. By sticking your nose into the middle of it and ostensibly helping one person, your actions ostensibly hurt another person.
The next time you walk into a store and "exercise your right to help other people" by attempting to stop a private transaction in which you have no stake don't be surprised if you get tossed out on your keister.
it will never end until the republicans gain control of the president and congress, until that happens its gun control by limiting ammo supplies
I was indeed raised to help but I was also taught not to meddle.
You made nothing helping the guy but what about the shop owner? You undercut his sale and took money out of his pocket. In his place of business! Based on your own set of criteria, you walked into a retail establishment and tried to take a sale away from an employee. What about him? He too has a family to feed. Maybe he can't get any more stock and has to try to sell at the price point he determined because he has bills to pay? Maybe your actions prevented him from having a good life. We don't know do we? But you and only you determined who should prosper and who should go wanting. Didn't consider that, did you? It's all about paradigm. By sticking your nose into the middle of it and ostensibly helping one person, your actions ostensibly hurt another person.
The next time you walk into a store and "exercise your right to help other people" by attempting to stop a private transaction in which you have no stake don't be surprised if you get tossed out on your keister.
I know this LGS and they are hourly employees, I know that as fact. Regardless of that fact, you maybe right, I should of just let people do what they going to do. It will save money and I can buy more ammo. Sorry if I ruffled your feathers, I was just trying to help someone out as I also have and I have never considered it meddling? I can not even count how many times I been asked by a guy to help them pick out a gun or rifle or asked the pro or cons on a gun they wanted to buy, however the final choose is theirs, is that meddling? The guy I GAVE the gun to called me to help him and his wife learn to shoot, would that also be considered meddling? As far getting thrown out of the store, that would really break my heart. Their loss. How about a truce, we have larger fights coming our way than arguing who's right or wrong. To make you feel better you Win.
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There is nothing wrong with making a profit. If the seller and buyer are happy whats the problem.
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magsherman
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Way to go TMAX!
Witryantum
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It is pretty much like anything else. Say for instance, silver or gold. They are traded bought and sold every day. It is used in virtually everything and there are people who collect silver/gold coins. So when the price fluctuates, quite often there are huge swings in price.
These swings get larger when there is governmental "scares" such as quantitative easing, unemployment, GDP, confiscation, or mass chaos. So, when silver or gold doubles, triples, or tanks like it has over time, is there someone to blame? Maybe, but I don't expect all the people who bought silver dollars for $1 to sell them to me for that. I expect to get them what the market is bearing. If I don't like the high prices, I look towards something else and hold off until the metals come down in price.
If you didn't have a lot of gold, silver, guns, or ammo before things go up in price, don't start pissing and moaning to everyone everywhere over and over again, it is just part of it. Learn a lesson not to take anything for granted.
I am not aiming this at anyone specific in this thread or forum, but the bitchers are everywhere and it gets really old to keep seeing hundreds of posts about it. When I see the outrageous prices I just laugh and go on. People need to realize that everything is based on demand and if you are always in the game, you will be more prepared. However, if you demand it only when it is the flavor of the week, you will always be the one to get caught with your pants down.
These swings get larger when there is governmental "scares" such as quantitative easing, unemployment, GDP, confiscation, or mass chaos. So, when silver or gold doubles, triples, or tanks like it has over time, is there someone to blame? Maybe, but I don't expect all the people who bought silver dollars for $1 to sell them to me for that. I expect to get them what the market is bearing. If I don't like the high prices, I look towards something else and hold off until the metals come down in price.
If you didn't have a lot of gold, silver, guns, or ammo before things go up in price, don't start pissing and moaning to everyone everywhere over and over again, it is just part of it. Learn a lesson not to take anything for granted.
I am not aiming this at anyone specific in this thread or forum, but the bitchers are everywhere and it gets really old to keep seeing hundreds of posts about it. When I see the outrageous prices I just laugh and go on. People need to realize that everything is based on demand and if you are always in the game, you will be more prepared. However, if you demand it only when it is the flavor of the week, you will always be the one to get caught with your pants down.
STOP IT!!!
As a very famous lawman once said:
"It's high time we nipped this in the bud. Nip it, nip it, nip it!!!"
We will have no more of the calm, logical thinking exhibited by the last two posters!
Who do you two think you are, like Einstein or Spock or something?
As a very famous lawman once said:
"It's high time we nipped this in the bud. Nip it, nip it, nip it!!!"
We will have no more of the calm, logical thinking exhibited by the last two posters!
Who do you two think you are, like Einstein or Spock or something?
Bkreutz
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Did that famous lawman carry his 1 round in his top pocket?
MITCHB
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we are in a free interprise system,most retail items other than big ticket items,the norm mark up is 50-to 100%,more on items like electronics sometimes has high as 200%,the very thing we all fear in relation to gun control is having someone telling us what we can or cant do,its funny we want freedom but we critisize the guy that tries to double his money on a brick of shells,hey we are big boys,if its too much dont buy it!! i can defend my family with about 100 rounds the rest of my life. the rest is just abought a fun hobby.....Just Sayin
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I am a brand new gun owner, 38 special model 64and a savage rifle - when I purchased both guns I was only able to secure a box of ammo for my 38. We have three gun stores and two sporting goods stores in town besides two wal marts. At each one I was told the only way I could purchase ammo that was not outrageous was to stand in line. I did it once - as I watched the first guy and his wife in line (I was 7) buy all the popular ammo bragging that they were going to sell it for twice what they paid for it. They brag that they go to each store in town and do the same thing. Others in line, including a shooting range employee expressed that this was part of the problem of no ammo available in town. The couple laughed and said they charge 2-3 times what they pay for each box. There was nothing left to purchase by the time I got to purchase my ammo. Wal mart is now diligently enforcing the three box rule which is helpful, but in our town 22lr is almost impossible to find, and Walmart rarely has it either. While I understand supply and demand and pricing, to knowingly week after week flaunt how you are going to make everyone pay is not right. I guess it takes all kinds and it is not my intent to whine, just voicing the frustrated opinion of a new gun owner. The good news is I have found a few boxes of 38 special, a little pricey, but I am going to practice with my new gun and keep at least 20 rounds for self defense. My savage rifle will have to wait for practice ammo, not paying ridiculous prices, if I have to use it as a bat instead of a rifle, that will work too...lol
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Share, give and get.
In a gun shop, poking around, a younger man lead me aside after hearing me whine about 22 ammo and my target shooting desires. He said, do you have kids that want to shoot? Asked what guns I had, and quietly gave me his phone number. Met this man, bought over 350 rounds of loose but decent grade 22LR for 30 bucks. We exchanged stories and became friends. I now carry 2 - 50 round boxes of 22LR in my vehicle to do the same for others.
New to real guns, target and clay shooting (lovin both), and a brand new NRA member. Also, newly retired and happy, regardless of the ammo BS. I never knew the better times, but know enough to use wisdom and humbly enjoy.
Peace
In a gun shop, poking around, a younger man lead me aside after hearing me whine about 22 ammo and my target shooting desires. He said, do you have kids that want to shoot? Asked what guns I had, and quietly gave me his phone number. Met this man, bought over 350 rounds of loose but decent grade 22LR for 30 bucks. We exchanged stories and became friends. I now carry 2 - 50 round boxes of 22LR in my vehicle to do the same for others.
New to real guns, target and clay shooting (lovin both), and a brand new NRA member. Also, newly retired and happy, regardless of the ammo BS. I never knew the better times, but know enough to use wisdom and humbly enjoy.
Peace
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The range where I shoot has been good to me. They have not had any .22 ammo for months, so I loaned them 1600 rounds of CCI mini mags that I was not using. It was gone in a day! They will replace it when their supplier starts shipping.
old&slow
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A $100 for a brick of .22's ? Over a buck a round for 55FMJ 5.56 ammo ? 
I see people that normally buy a box or two of ammo every year or so buying cases & cases of ammo. People that have never own a firearm buying one for the first time in their lives.
I figure 51% of them are getting exactly what they deserve.
I've been thru 3 or 4 ammo / reloading supply shortages. I shoot for a hobby and try to stay ahead of the curve on my supplies.
A lot of the time I supply ammo to the grandkids ,, son-in-laws ,, brothers, friends etc. ( thank goodness they aren't shooting with me as much as they use to)
I've even had folks want me to sell them a pound of powder or some bullets. Which I don't do. Some have even got a little upset with me.
IF you didn't see this coming ,Sorry. If you are part of the 51% ,, then I'm Not Sorry.
Profiteering, Capitalist, if you don't like the prices, Don't buy it.
You can ask what ever price you want for something. If someone isn't willing to pay that price, then what are you going to do.
I see people that normally buy a box or two of ammo every year or so buying cases & cases of ammo. People that have never own a firearm buying one for the first time in their lives.
I figure 51% of them are getting exactly what they deserve.
I've been thru 3 or 4 ammo / reloading supply shortages. I shoot for a hobby and try to stay ahead of the curve on my supplies.
A lot of the time I supply ammo to the grandkids ,, son-in-laws ,, brothers, friends etc. ( thank goodness they aren't shooting with me as much as they use to)
I've even had folks want me to sell them a pound of powder or some bullets. Which I don't do. Some have even got a little upset with me.
IF you didn't see this coming ,Sorry. If you are part of the 51% ,, then I'm Not Sorry.
Profiteering, Capitalist, if you don't like the prices, Don't buy it.
You can ask what ever price you want for something. If someone isn't willing to pay that price, then what are you going to do.
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Hey, Old and Slow, to add a twist to your message about newbs... Bought a 10/22 12 years ago, sport shot occasionally, but not in 5 years. Recently took up clay shooting after an experienced relative introduction. Looked into a sporting shotgun, after getting hooked. Walked into a nightmare! Foolish yes, sorry yes, but not so stupid as too contribute to flippers profits. Looking back, the scoundrels were and are alive and well, moving in wherever they can gorge their greed and power with, the big O included. 20-25 yrs ago -energy wheeling, then -banks and real estate, followed by -gold and silver... now -ammo mongers that dont even own guns. Be smart... buy smart, research and wisdom pays. There are still some reasonable street sellers and retailers out there. Ammo stock is starting to pick up, in Michigan anyway. A big box sports store here this week got in and sold 50 boxes of 22LR Rem 525 count at $22/box. A one box limit kept it on their shelf for over a day. I missed by a few hours, but have ammased a decent 22LR supply of CCI , Win, and Rem, all at under 10 cents a round, for my 10/22, 22/45, and single six, and my son and I. Newbs can play smart too with a little toil, never too late. Buying high priced ammo is for sluggards. Peace Brother!
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