Has the price increase begun?

[Doc45]

On Monday I saw an online retailer, Arms Unlimited, post the Colt 6920 for $875 with free shipping-don't really have the funds for a duplicate gun, more interested in getting a pistol but noticed it when looking at their site.

Today it's up to $899, $24 not a big deal but just thinking if we're going to see the price hikes again or have they already started? Not bashing here, just observing. I'd frankly do the opposite and drop prices to help out those that perhaps never before thought about getting one but want to just because others don't want us to have them (let's see-have we gone through this before? ).

Some folks just don't learn, or perhaps they weren't old enough last go round.

[Dave_L]

Palmetto state armory only has 2 rifle build kits in stock. One is in 6.8 caliber. Ive heard lots of mags are bought up already too. Might be the start. Might just be a little scare. Might be this way until elections. :shrugs:

[newracer]

Yes it has.

[davsel]

Once one retailer starts, the rest will follow. Basic economics.

Yes, it has.

[Sawin]

Id say yes it has... Lots of places seem to be getting short on stripped lowers and build kits, in particular and complete lower prices appear to be going up on par with the Ops observation.

[ray1970]

I didn't pay too much attention to prices, but several vendors I routinely browse for deals seem to be running out of inventory.

Whether the "panic buying" has already begun waits to be seen.

Any time politicians start discussing firearms related legislation you will almost always see a surge in sales.

[battle_sight_zero]

I have done some gunbroker bidding the last few days. Seen price changes consistent with Doc45s observations. Did buy an AR15 and a AK with those searches. May pick up another one of the two. As for local dealers I bought an AK this week at 5280. The remaining model went up 50.00. Have plans to check other dealers today and tomorrow. I had plans to buy these firearms before the Orlando shooting, and I have other items that I want. I am sure it will b3 more challenging.

[battle_sight_zero]

I remember in the prior panics many vendors froze thier sales in anticipation of selling at a higher profit.

I didn't pay too much attention to prices, but several vendors I routinely browse for deals seem to be running out of inventory.

Whether the "panic buying" has already begun waits to be seen.

Any time politicians start discussing firearms related legislation you will almost always see a surge in sales.

[Irving]

I've definitely raised my prices.

[ray1970]

I've definitely raised my prices.

Man whoring is a whole different subject.