THE GOOD OLD DAYS 1950s to 1970

[crazyphil]

In 1956 you could buy a Combat Action Holster, floral carved,
from Hunter for $6.70.

In 1959 Chic Gaylord's Federal Speed Scabbard would set you
back $7.00.

In the early 1960s Bucheimer;s Federal Man was only $6.98.

In 1968 Bianchi's #1L (Lawman) could be bought for $8.50.

By 1970 inflation was setting in. Lawrence's #34 FBI holster
was up to $12.95.

But those low prices were relative also to low incomes. I couldn't
afford them then.

Here they are, as listed, left to right:

 

[tops]

But those low prices were relative also to low incomes. I couldn't
afford them then.

Top of the line merchandise has always been out of reach for many people and it's the same today. Larry

 

[Bastogne71]

Adjusted for inflation

In 1956 $6.70 is $63.58 in 2020
$7.00 in 1959 is now $62.09
$8.50 in 1968 is now $63.05
$12.95 in 1970 is today $86.15

The real value of the holsters has not changed. It’s that the dollar isn’t worth was it was.

 

[mikerjf]

A silver quarter from 1964 will buy now about what it would then. Because it's silver, not because it's a quarter!

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

I usually compare hours, days, months, etc. worked when comparing costs from back in the day to today. It often works out about the same.

I should get on a rant about the irresponsible management of the Federal Budget and inflation, but I'll just let it go.