GravelRider
Member
I just ordered 4000 bulk 9 mm bullets for reloading last month from an, for now, unnamed online retailer. They reloaded and shot fine, so I went to buy 4000 more yesterday. I paid $280 for 4000 bullets. Now they only offer up to 1000 bullets at a time, and they're $85 (which would be $340 per 4000, a 21% price increase). I shoot them a quick email to see if the 4000 bullet packs are available. I replied to the email from my original order, hence why I didn't explain the specifics of the order in the original email. Here is a transcript of the email conversation:
Me: Hello, I was looking to reorder another 4000 bullets of the same type/size. When I went to add them to my cart, they were only available in quantities of 1000. Is the 4000 round pack at the price I paid last month still available?
Thank you
GravelRider
Them: No, it is not available at this time.
We have had a huge spike in demand and are adjusting quantities so we can keep items in stock and manage shipping times.
Thank you,
Me: Oh okay. Am I able to order four of the 1000 bullet packs still, as long as they're in stock?
Them: Yes
A 20% increase in price is pretty drastic IMO. And, I understand that sales are getting crazy and with increased demand comes increased prices, and that they'll have a slow period in the future. However, the part that really annoys me is their BS explanation that they're adjusting quantities to keep items in stock... Yet, I'm able to place the exact same order quantity, just at a higher price. I'd be way less annoyed if they just told me that demand increased, so they're raising prices in response.
Should I be pissed about this? Or is this just business in these crazy times?
Me: Hello, I was looking to reorder another 4000 bullets of the same type/size. When I went to add them to my cart, they were only available in quantities of 1000. Is the 4000 round pack at the price I paid last month still available?
Thank you
GravelRider
Them: No, it is not available at this time.
We have had a huge spike in demand and are adjusting quantities so we can keep items in stock and manage shipping times.
Thank you,
Me: Oh okay. Am I able to order four of the 1000 bullet packs still, as long as they're in stock?
Them: Yes
A 20% increase in price is pretty drastic IMO. And, I understand that sales are getting crazy and with increased demand comes increased prices, and that they'll have a slow period in the future. However, the part that really annoys me is their BS explanation that they're adjusting quantities to keep items in stock... Yet, I'm able to place the exact same order quantity, just at a higher price. I'd be way less annoyed if they just told me that demand increased, so they're raising prices in response.
Should I be pissed about this? Or is this just business in these crazy times?