falconew Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Wow. Just ran across this shop that’s selling 1000 primers for 150$ Are you kidding me. https://mtncitysupply.com/shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 They don't even look like a reputable retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Looks like a company set up just to gouge people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconew Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said: They don't even look like a reputable retailer. Oh I know. Well I did call. He said we are not price gouging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I never worry about price gouging, cuz I don't wait till the last minute to buy my s***. For better then 10 years every 2 weeks I take $100 and buy reloading stuff whether I need it or not. Just saying I expect them to do this that's why I do what I do so I can keep shooting. Plus I buy local so I don't have to pay shipping or Hazmat fee. Good luck guys hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Isn't gouging illegal? Isn't it odd that they do not list a physical address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconew Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 minute ago, usmc1974 said: I never worry about price gouging, cuz I don't wait till the last minute to buy my s***. For better then 10 years every 2 weeks I take $100 and buy reloading stuff whether I need it or not. Just saying I expect them to do this that's why I do what I do so I can keep shooting. Plus I buy local so I don't have to pay shipping or Hazmat fee. Good luck guys hang in there. I got an ok supply. My buddy sent that to me because he was looking for some. I was like are you kidding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Just now, falconew said: I got an ok supply. My buddy sent that to me because he was looking for some. I was like are you kidding me. Yeah, me too. I have seen some proposterous prices before, but +500%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconew Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Just now, Ken6PPC said: Yeah, me too. I have seen some proposterous prices before, but +500%? Kind of off the wall you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Check out GunBroker. $100+ all day long and people are bidding. There was one that ended on Sunday at $146 for a brick of Federal GMM primers. These are people voluntarily paying that much, so I don't consider that gouging. But a shop...its crappy and sucks but I don't hold it against them. I bet the shop didn't have any ammo or guns to sell either. They have to make money on something besides ear pro and range bags. *Edit: I didn't check out the store link until after I posted. But yea that store looks intentionally set up for gouging. I was referring to my local shops that have nothing to sell, can't order any guns, they have to keep the lights on somehow. I remember 12 years ago when this type of demand happened. Some stores could flourish, some managed, and some went under. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowhands Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Ken6PPC said: Isn't gouging illegal? Not in general. Some states have price-gouging laws for necessities, but primers aren't a necessity. The prices are ridiculous and unfortunate, but it's supply and demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I'm really glad I'm stocked up right now. I really can't stand those who gouge like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyskyhigh Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 “Price gouging” is a myth and the language of the left. It’s the free market at its best. Read some Mises and Rothbard. Don’t fall into the trap of the radical left. Don’t like it. Don’t buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 It's supply and demand at its best. Don't like the prices, don't buy the product. Thankfully I'm still sitting on 8k primers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, iflyskyhigh said: “Price gouging” is a myth and the language of the left. When we are outside the bounds of human decency, buying up essential commodities (gas-food-water) during a crisis and reselling at 15 times cost for example, I can't think of a more accurate term. For things that are not essential, ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrarian Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 If you gotta have them, there is the place to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, stick said: It's supply and demand at its best. Don't like the prices, don't buy the product. Thankfully I'm still sitting on 8k primers Did you forget a 0 in that humble brag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 This is why I’ve stocked up and continue to stock up. I just wish federal had smaller packaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Nathanb said: This is why I’ve stocked up and continue to stock up. I just wish federal had smaller packaging For sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyskyhigh Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 And also why I’m siting on enough reloading supplies to last me the rest of my life. [emoji846]If I want to sell 5000 of those primers to someone for $300 and they are willing to buy them, am I price gouging?If I’m willing to sell and the other person is will to buy, is that price gouging? Two willing parties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 31 minutes ago, iflyskyhigh said: And also why I’m siting on enough reloading supplies to last me the rest of my life. If I want to sell 5000 of those primers to someone for $300 and they are willing to buy them, am I price gouging? If I’m willing to sell and the other person is will to buy, is that price gouging? Two willing parties? I'm willing to buy 5000 of your primers for $150.... Shipped, of course! No, actually, I have enough primers. Just trying to lighten this up a little.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, aandabooks said: Did you forget a 0 in that humble brag? No, Don't get me wrong, I hate price gougers. Inevitably someone will pony up the money they are asking. Like many reloaders, I stock up when I can. I haven't shot a match this year. I'm sitting on the primers because sooner or later I'll be using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyskyhigh Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ken6PPC said: I'm willing to buy 5000 of your primers for $150.... Shipped, of course! No, actually, I have enough primers. Just trying to lighten this up a little.... Sold. Drop em in the mail tomorrow. Considered it lightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, iflyskyhigh said: Sold. Drop em in the mail tomorrow. Considered it lightened. I’ll give you $160 to help this free market tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyskyhigh Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I like it. Going once. Going twice....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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