Unfortunately, due to the current political climate, it is a sellers market. I recently purchased a brand new MP15X. Did I pay a slight premium? Yes I did. I could have purchased numerous Bushmasters, DPMS, Stags or RRA's that I came across in my search locally but the asking price was even more than what I ended up paying for my Smith. Decided that if Im spending that kind of coin I was getting what I WANTED not what I could GET. Over the course of 2 months I ran across only one S&W AR and it was in the process of being bought. I love my rifle and have no regrets over what I paid for it. Even my FFL commented that I got it at a really good price all things considered. Congratulations on your purchase. Im positive it will be love at first bang!