Ammo price gouging

[Gun]

There is a current ad on the site for bricks of .22 ammo. Only one-hundred dollars each. People are nuts

Currently, ammoseek has 22 from 18 cents to 1.80 a round.

[Gun]

I'd like to buy some silver for $6/oz too.

People used to pay with Walking Liberty's at the gas station I managed, but this was when they were about that price.

First time I got one, took it to a coin store to verify, and I kept it, and every coin after that.

God Bless America!

[Walleye Hunter]

Yes. When we're out of stock we charge $13 for FMJ and $18 for Hydra Shock...

You're a gouger, when I'm out of stock I give it away.

[God's Country]

My LGS is charging $23/box of 50 S&B 9mm fmj. $25/box of 20 on federal 9mm hydra shock.

Pre panic pricing was $17-$19/box fmj, $23-$25 for hydra shock. Not a huge mark up, it’s what the market dictates. That being said, it’s rare to see him have any ammo in stock.

Assuming that's not a typo, your LGS was already at panic pricing.

[Walleye Hunter]

Assuming that's not a typo, your LGS was already at panic pricing.

I dunno, that might be in line with single box at a LGS, that's not a 1000 rd case or bulk pack.

[God's Country]

I dunno, that might be in line with single box at a LGS, that's not a 1000 rd case or bulk pack.

I don't think I ever saw a single box of generic 9mm go for that much at a LGS unless there was something influencing the price, ie panic, etc.

[HanzMcFeely]

Assuming that's not a typo, your LGS was already at panic pricing.

He’s been that price since 2012/Obama part 2 panic. As were most places I’ve been around here. That’s per box price. I’m sure if I bought 1k rounds it would be a different story. And he doesn’t carry generic crap. Usually only federal/AE or S&B. Maybe the occasional magtech or CCI Blazer brass (on the low end) but always brass case.

Back when he sold reloads, it was another story. $9-$12 for a box of 50 fmj/jhp respectively...I miss those days. When 2012 panic hit, that went to $14-$17 a box and he stopped reloading because he got so busy he couldn’t keep up. Farmed it out to Keystone and bulk packs were $25-$35

[GunLawyer001]

Another possibility is that your 50 cent ammo goes to a hoarder. The cheaper the ammo, the more likely it'll end up in a hoard. Either way, there's little chance of it going to someone who really needs it..

Possibly true.

At any rate, I put mine at $0.75/round, high enough to make flipping less attractive, low enough that folks with an AR but less than 100 rounds of ammo (some folks this year bought their first gun and have zero rounds for it) will be able to buy a reasonable amount.

BTW, "hoarded ammo" still counts as being in civilian hands, where it could sit until needed.

[RenoV8]

Possibly true.

At any rate, I put mine at $0.75/round, high enough to make flipping less attractive, low enough that folks with an AR but less than 100 rounds of ammo (some folks this year bought their first gun and have zero rounds for it) will be able to buy a reasonable amount.

BTW, "hoarded ammo" still counts as being in civilian hands, where it could sit until needed.

I have given some ammo away to those who just bought their first gun...whether it be a 9mm or an AR. I gave enough to make the gun they bought worth it, rather than using it as a club. I also post info on ammo availability with certain manufacturers, even though its priced high, for those who are new to gun ownership. A little bit of information and spreading good karma, to those who are not in the know, is how I decided to help out. I don't want anything for it, other than those who have benefited from my help...to help those who will benefit from theirs. Pay it forward...simple but effective.

The little ammo I gave away was not worth the money I would have received in return...at least it isn't to me.

[Pag23]

Trop Gun Shop in Elizabethown has ammo but only one box a day...I picked up CCI aluminum cased 10mm for $23 a box for 50 rounds...I know the ammo is meh, but it is only for the range