Davandron
Member
I stopped by a nice, small-business gun shop today while I was out. A bunch of good ole boys sitting at the counter and chatting made it look equal parts bar and store. While there, on the floor I spotted a milk-crate of beat-up, aluminum STANAG magazines. I asked if they were for sale, and if so for how much. I was shocked when the employees decided between $20 and $25 each.
Now, last summer I would have walked by them at a gun show even if they were priced $20 for three. I know the craziness upset prices, but in January I bought brand-new Lancer magazines for $18 each shipped and today the big store that is normally overpriced they had brand-new C-Products for $22 (they can be ordered direct for $12 each).
I didn't want to be rude on my first visit so I just kept my mouth shut. Maybe I'm reading the situation wrong, but I would think that small-business owners would be more up to speed on what the going prices are for things. What's going on here?
Now, last summer I would have walked by them at a gun show even if they were priced $20 for three. I know the craziness upset prices, but in January I bought brand-new Lancer magazines for $18 each shipped and today the big store that is normally overpriced they had brand-new C-Products for $22 (they can be ordered direct for $12 each).
I didn't want to be rude on my first visit so I just kept my mouth shut. Maybe I'm reading the situation wrong, but I would think that small-business owners would be more up to speed on what the going prices are for things. What's going on here?