Inflation is just natural. Everyone wants to make more money. Only way to do that is to increase prices incrementally.
Presumably, you'll make more in 10 years than you do today. The only way to do that is to increase prices.
And printing money doesn't help.
Fair prices for most things are on par with what they cost in 1960, our appetites are just out of control due to easy credit. Massive houses, multiple cars, huge gun collections, annual vacations, international travel, electronic gadgets, etc.
And I'm guilty as charged.
The cost of a house was about $15,000 - $30,000 in 1960 is about $115,000 - $230,000 today.
A new Ford Mustang was $2350 in 1960, and that translates into $18,000 today. Considering the advances in auto safety, efficiency, etc, not bad.
And a $500 pistol today would have bought you a $119 pistol in 1975.
Sounds about right, as long as you've been able to keep pace with inflaction. The people that get trampled are those without jobs or on fixed incomes.
To keep this gun related, I found an amazing gem at a recent gun show. In two consecutive shows I've found Ruger Security Sixs for under $400 each, in pristine condition. Oh, and I also met my new girlfriend!