MoNsTeR Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 $60 for a box was the LOWEST that I saw. The trophy for highest goes to some nutjob with a case of Remington small pistol priced at $500!!! All brands added together, I think there were fewer than 20k small pistol primers at the entire show. I left empty-handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I left empty-handed. Good for you.! If people would stop buying at the super high prices, they will come down. Stay Safe, A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I had planned to go to a local show Friday after work. Ended up leaving the office after 7. Thought about what you experienced and decided I did not want to be any more angry than I already was. Went home played with kids. Sometimes you just need to know your limits. Upside is that at $500 per 1000 I must really have a fortune in primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Wiedeners and Natchez Shooters Supply - internet orders from Tennessee - have recently both gotten primers in stock selling with no increase in price over last year's prices. Gotta love honest businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I left empty-handed. Do you have enough to keep shooting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eak Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I have heard these horror stories, i agree, do not buy at these prices if it can be helped. I know in my area some ammo and guns are starting to become available, maybe components will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I had a strange bit of luck recently, my local gun shop owner knows I reload and he occasionally buys gun stuff from estates and lets me know when he gets primers. Sometimes they are kinda old but so far they've all worked for me. Last week I picked up 2000 Winchester/Western (white boxed) small rifle primers and ... gets this 2000 Vitavhouri small rifle primers. I didn't even know VV made primers. that was 4000 primers for less the $100. I figure even if they aren't perfect they'll be fine for practice ammo, and removes some stress from my diminishing stocks of modern primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Wiedeners and Natchez Shooters Supply - internet orders from Tennessee - have recently both gotten primers in stock selling with no increase in price over last year's prices. Gotta love honest businesses.These money grabbers will be remembered when this foolishness is settled down to a reasonable level. I've seen CCI primers in forty year old packaging with a price tag on them of $60. I will not patronize these retailers later and I'll recommend that those that I know do the same. A few of you may disagree with me but that's OK. You probably were complaining about the gas stations that were charging 2 and 3 time the going rate for a gallon of gas. If you think that this is the American way, please send our government a check to help them pay for the money they're giving away to the select few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Screw 'em - I see it loosening up. I've seen Cabelas, Natchez and Powder Valley all with primers for immediate sale at pretty standard prices (albeit they sold out fast). I absolutely agree with Ray_Z - I'll remember who tried to f-us over and never buy from them again. I'm trying to take care of my friends and make sure they're able to keep shooting. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Wiedeners and Natchez Shooters Supply - internet orders from Tennessee - have recently both gotten primers in stock selling with no increase in price over last year's prices. Gotta love honest businesses. But they will NOT sell to you if you live in GA, AL, or TN to protect their dealers and allow them to do their own pricing without competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It's too bad that we can't post the names of the money grabbers on line here. They really need to be black listed. Maybe my memory is a bit too long but I remember the gas stations that were gouging us when gas was short, and I still don't patronize them. I hope they made a lot of money, because I also hope they go out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Now now, gentlemen, calm yourselves. Capitalism and the extended market order have brought us all that we currently enjoy. It is every man's right to offer his property for sale at the price of his choosing... and the right of the rest of us to tell him to take a hike! Though these, er, "overly optimistic" prices are quite annoying, I do not bear any ill will towards those attempting to charge them. There is no such thing as "price gouging". Any price at which transactions occur is simply the market price. Price increases in times of shortage serve a valuable economic function. I left empty-handed. Do you have enough to keep shooting ? For the summer, at least. I have a few hundred loaded rounds left plus 3800 primers. I expect the shortage will resolve by the time I run out. I also backordered 10k from Grafs today as a hedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 For the summer, at least. I have a few hundred loaded rounds left plus 3800 primers. I expect the shortage will resolve by the time I run out. I also backordered 10k from Grafs today as a hedge. Cool !, I got another 5K on order from Natchez, so that should be enough for me for the next year or so... I have 2-3K spare Federal Small Pistol in reserve in case any USPSA shooter in Colorado runs short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azria Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) For the summer, at least. I have a few hundred loaded rounds left plus 3800 primers. I expect the shortage will resolve by the time I run out. I also backordered 10k from Grafs today as a hedge. Maybe the shortage will actually get me to look at my sights. :-P Edited June 9, 2009 by Azria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 There is no such thing as "price gouging". Any price at which transactions occur is simply the market price. Price increases in times of shortage serve a valuable economic function. Maybe not in Colorado, but here in Florida, there is a price gouging law. BUT, it pertains to pre and post-hurricane issues. Maybe we need to expand it to Primers, powder, and bullets too tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskySig Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Not for the weak... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130681894 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130691583 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130742318 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130841173 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130126934 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130838821 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130538179 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130538382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 What was that line..... I think it was PT Barnum who was erroniously credited with the quote: "There's a sucker born every minute..." dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfturner Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Wiedeners and Natchez Shooters Supply - internet orders from Tennessee - have recently both gotten primers in stock selling with no increase in price over last year's prices. Gotta love honest businesses. But they will NOT sell to you if you live in GA, AL, or TN to protect their dealers and allow them to do their own pricing without competition. The guys below must be the TN,GA, or AL dealers Natchez supplies to. I can't find any of their dealers, or any that sell primers at less than a "substantial" markup atm. Not for the weak...http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130681894 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130691583 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130742318 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130841173 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130126934 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130838821 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130538179 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=130538382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Now now, gentlemen, calm yourselves. Capitalism and the extended market order have brought us all that we currently enjoy. It is every man's right to offer his property for sale at the price of his choosing... and the right of the rest of us to tell him to take a hike! Though these, er, "overly optimistic" prices are quite annoying, I do not bear any ill will towards those attempting to charge them. There is no such thing as "price gouging". Any price at which transactions occur is simply the market price. Price increases in times of shortage serve a valuable economic function. I left empty-handed. Do you have enough to keep shooting ? For the summer, at least. I have a few hundred loaded rounds left plus 3800 primers. I expect the shortage will resolve by the time I run out. I also backordered 10k from Grafs today as a hedge. Sorry partner the last time I checked my collar was blue. I earn every penny I make. Were you singing this tune when you couldn't get gas unless you paid through the nose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 What was that line..... I think it was PT Barnum who was erroniously credited with the quote:"There's a sucker born every minute..." dj sigh.....another season lost due to an opportunistic market...oh well....I went ahead and ordered one hundred bajillion BBs for my Red Ryder in case there's a run on those next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Now now, gentlemen, calm yourselves. Capitalism and the extended market order have brought us all that we currently enjoy. It is every man's right to offer his property for sale at the price of his choosing... and the right of the rest of us to tell him to take a hike! Though these, er, "overly optimistic" prices are quite annoying, I do not bear any ill will towards those attempting to charge them. There is no such thing as "price gouging". Any price at which transactions occur is simply the market price. Price increases in times of shortage serve a valuable economic function. I left empty-handed. Do you have enough to keep shooting ? For the summer, at least. I have a few hundred loaded rounds left plus 3800 primers. I expect the shortage will resolve by the time I run out. I also backordered 10k from Grafs today as a hedge. Sorry partner the last time I checked my collar was blue. I earn every penny I make. Were you singing this tune when you couldn't get gas unless you paid through the nose? Absolutely 100%. The basis of a free society is the right to property. Surely you don't believe anyone else has the right to tell you at what price to sell your property, or your time? No one has that right. No one. Ever. BTW that Florida price gouging law is why you can't get what you need during a disaster. It should be repealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I would love to continue with this but we are about to violate the "Hate Forum Guidelines" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well guys remember that primers are not a necessity, they are a component for a hobby. I hate the prices and lack of supply as much as the next guy, but they are not on the same list as water, bread, and gas. Yeah, in the US I put gas on that list, without it you can't go to work unless you live in the 3 or 4 cities where you dont need a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed. Please review the Hate Forum Rules: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8097 [note: this is a generic response] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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