ColoradoNick Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) I found a LGS that has CCI 500's on sale if you're a member for $66/1k. What is everyone else paying? Edited March 24, 2023 by ColoradoNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, ColoradoNick said: I found a LGS that has CCI 500's on sale if you're a member for $66/1k. Was this at Scheels or Bristle Cone? If so how long ago did you buy them and did they have a decent stock left? Edited March 24, 2023 by Boomstick303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ColoradoNick said: I found a LGS that has CCI 500's on sale if you're a member for $66/1k. What is everyone else paying? That's the cheapest I've seen them in the years. Still double what they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrohuck Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Boomstick303 said: Was this at Scheels or Bristle Cone? If so how long ago did you buy them and did they have a decent stock left? uhh yeah, let us Colorado folks know where that deal was please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, ysrracer said: That's the cheapest I've seen them in the years. Still double what they were. I was just deleting some old emails and Natchez had CCI 500’s for $149. Per 5000. But at least that’s getting better. Edited March 24, 2023 by Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoNick Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Nevermind I was mistaken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 oh. well, that is disheartening. the good news is that in about 3 months it is likely to be at that price. after that point I have no guesses my reason is that things are stabilizing. and It is 10 bucks more than I think a proper price... like last time... miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta6 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 9:11 PM, AKJD said: Same thing, since the Clinton primer scare I have stayed well stocked with primers. Some may call it hoarding, I don't care, I vowed to never be caught short again and it has served me well. +1 Some folks confuse preparation, with hoarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, delta6 said: +1 Some folks confuse preparation, with hoarding. Buying things when they're low priced and plentiful is preparation. Buying things when they're high priced and in short supply is hoarding... ...and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, ysrracer said: Buying things when they're low priced and plentiful is preparation. Buying things when they're high priced and in short supply is hoarding... ...and stupid. Also buying things that you’ll never use is hoarding and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Farmer said: Also buying things that you’ll never use is hoarding and stupid. I ran into an OLD guy at Wal-Mart (in Phoenix) a year ago that could barely walk, but was searching for ammo. I told him the gun shop down the road had what he was looking for. I asked him where he shot (range, desert ?), and he said, he hadn't shot in years, but "NEEDED" ammo. I wished him well, and gave him the directions to the gun shop. His life, his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ysrracer said: I ran into an OLD guy at Wal-Mart (in Phoenix) a year ago that could barely walk, but was searching for ammo. I told him the gun shop down the road had what he was looking for. I asked him where he shot (range, desert ?), and he said, he hadn't shot in years, but "NEEDED" ammo. I wished him well, and gave him the directions to the gun shop. His life, his money. I guess it would be more fitting for those people that go on the “coupon binge” buying and getting things that they’ll never use but buy because they have a coupon. Sort of the same as the two guys I overheard talking about buying primers, magazines ect and admitting that they had no use for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 On 3/30/2023 at 6:07 PM, Farmer said: I guess it would be more fitting for those people that go on the “coupon binge” buying and getting things that they’ll never use but buy because they have a coupon. Sort of the same as the two guys I overheard talking about buying primers, magazines ect and admitting that they had no use for them. If everything does turn to s#!t, And money is worthless!!! there's always The barter system. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdoc173 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) different point of view here:newer reloaders who had to buy supplies when available,regardless of price,certainly were not hoarding(hoarders).You are not a reloader if you just have an empty press and no supplies Only those who could buy when stock was high an d prices were low were spared the gouging that started in 2020 Edited April 1, 2023 by boatdoc173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 hours ago, usmc1974 said: If everything does turn to s#!t, And money is worthless!!! there's always The barter system. Just a thought You mean it might get worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoNick Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 With all this "hoarding" what number of primers constitutes hoarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ColoradoNick said: With all this "hoarding" what number of primers constitutes hoarding? More than you'll ever use? I know guys that don't reload that were buying primers at inflated prices. I know guys that don't even shoot anymore due to their age, that were buying primers at inflated prices. That's hoarding. Buying anything when the prices are up and it's in short supply, isn't very smart. Edited April 1, 2023 by ysrracer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoNick Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Ok I don't feel bad then. I'm new to reloading but have just under a years supply as of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 in terms of primer prices... what are you willing to spend on dinner? I want enough primers to practice and do well in the competitions described on this forum. I've found the primers and other components are not a real block, (at some point prices are a stop) the time/travel and related expenses are a bigger hurdle. so how many? double your best guess for a year and try to have a couple of years worth of those primers. the line of thinking to avoid is what Would I do if I can't buy more primers... how many primers did you spend getting that rabbit? hohohohohohoh miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, ysrracer said: More than you'll ever use? I know guys that don't reload that were buying primers at inflated prices. I know guys that don't even shoot anymore due to their age, that were buying primers at inflated prices. That's hoarding. Buying anything when the prices are up and it's in short supply, isn't very smart. That’s exactly what I was getting at! Buying up stuff that you’ll personally not use but deleting the supply for those those who do. I guess it’s just that we were used to living in the land of plenty and that’s withering away. If you were getting low on something you simply went to your local supplier and bought what you wanted/needed. I’m not just talking reloading components either, it’s everything anymore. Edited April 1, 2023 by Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 ok your outlook. we are in a realm of 'marketing' Primers have to be a commodity type of item... so they should be generally available and the price should be within a range... and yes we can crack the whip where the fun flows is that once we come through the shortage most people will 'stock-up.' There is no good way to stop that. it will keep the price up. yes. soon, because it has been true in our recent past, the prices will drop after the hoarders re-stock. Get if you need, just what you need. wait a year ish... get primers once they drop back. the word freedom is included... you are free to set your 'need' level to accord with your cash. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Miranda said: in terms of primer prices... what are you willing to spend on dinner? Not much, and I don't believe in tipping. I don't pay your employees, you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I have been called things besides 'frugal' why don't they make pot pies with aluminum pans anymore? I do wonder if we will start threads exploring the merits of reloading primers and if the cup is brass or steel and if stepped walls should be avoided. hold your breath a while longer, primers soon shoes for industry! miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ysrracer said: Not much, and I don't believe in tipping. I don't pay your employees, you do. One old fellow once told me he didn’t tip at restaurants because that was their job. But he’d give the kid at the grocery store a tip for taking his groceries out to the car because it was above his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I shoot 20,000 rounds a year so I keep at least 30,000 primers on the shelf in case the s#!t hits the fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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