Outrageous gunbroker prices!!!

[gregintenn]

O.k. I'll start it off. Can you beat this?

 

                                      http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325133864

[rugerla1]

Shakin my head!

[TMF]

I would go on there to get market prices on items I was looking to buy before making an offer on something. Now, I just go there to laugh. It's sad though, because I think the folks that are paying those prices don't know any better.

[Sam1]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=324794966#PIC

 

About 250% markup

[Mike.357]

that is no worse than what some people here think of their stuff.

 

Anyone buying at these prices is a fool.  I recall there is some saying about a fool and their money.

[orientalexpress]

Hypothetically, do you think the buyer(s) would have the same opinion if an AWB went into effect tomorrow?

[Sidinman]

What Mike said.

[ShamGlock]

That. Is. Dumb. 

[Sidinman]

What is?

[ShamGlock]

That anyone would pay that.

[Dolomite_supafly]

From Memphis Armslist:

http://www.armslist.com/posts/811399/memphis-tennessee-rifles-for-sale--ruger-10-22-w--archangel-marauder-kit

 

Spoiler- A 10/22 in a Archangel Marauder stock with a cheap red dot for $1,000. Hope it isn't a member here.

 

Real value

10/22- $200

Stock- $160

Red dot- $30

Total: $390

 

Dolomite

[Curiousgb]

From Memphis Armslist:

http://www.armslist.com/posts/811399/memphis-tennessee-rifles-for-sale--ruger-10-22-w--archangel-marauder-kit

 

Spoiler- A 10/22 in a Archangel Marauder stock with a cheap red dot for $1,000. Hope it isn't a member here.

 

Real value

10/22- $200

Stock- $160

Red dot- $30

Total: $390

 

Dolomite

Same guy has a 5000.00  AR. 

[frankmako]

wow, it looks like we will see these prices for some time.  now is the time that you are glad that you got all that you need several months ago when the prices wee lower. 

[Will H]

Wow.  I might have to part with my 10/22 and buy a new car.  LOL

[Rowdy]

I've seen several ARs on GB sell above $5,000. That tells me there is money sloshing around in the economy. Maybe the economy is better than everyone thinks.

[Sidinman]

lol Will, I hear ya. Dang it I had two, but I gave one to my daughter for birthday. lol

[ShamGlock]

At this rate I may sell a couple rifles and some pmags, then take the year off work and travel.

[TMF]

[quote name="Rowdy" post="879582" timestamp="1357740783"]I've seen several ARs on GB sell above $5,000. That tells me there is money sloshing around in the economy. Maybe the economy is better than everyone thinks.[/quote] Those people coulda just gone to Walmart after a shipment and paid less than a grand. That's what the person selling them did.

[ProjectDexter]

My friends 5-7 was bid to $2800 dollars and sold in 1 day, p90 sold for $4000. People are crazy

[Shug]

Looking at these prices, and what people are paying for stuff is getting to me. I swore I'd never sell my toys. But as it's looking Im sitting on a new 2013 F250 King Ranch 4x4, bought and paid for.......Stop the madness!

[GlockSpock]

I've seen several ARs on GB sell above $5,000. That tells me there is money sloshing around in the economy. Maybe the economy is better than everyone thinks.

 

That may be the case. I don't know what you saw, but it is also very likely that a lot of people are purchasing these splurge "insurance" purchases on credit.

[Rowdy]

Looking at these prices, and what people are paying for stuff is getting to me. I swore I'd never sell my toys. But as it's looking Im sitting on a new 2013 F250 King Ranch 4x4, bought and paid for.......Stop the madness!

It can make a fellow a little itchy if you look at this insanity long enough.

[Rowdy]

That may be the case. I don't know what you saw, but it is also very likely that a lot of people are purchasing these splurge "insurance" purchases on credit.

Wow! Credit!? My personal belief system says that if you shell out $5G for an AR on CREDIT you are very close to being stupid. Of course I'm told I'm old fashioned.

[TGO David]

I look at the profit people are making off of selling their personal ARs and such the same way I do the winnings most people get from the lottery.  Here today, gone tomorrow... and gone very quickly.   There's no way I am selling any of what I own just to make a quick buck, especially given that there's no guarantee I would ever be able to replace it.

[Jonnin]

supply & demand.   I am befuddled that people here who decry communism and praise capitalism are offended by someone trying to turn a profit.  Suddenly when its a gun, its price gouging?   The demand for AR is out of sight: there isnt one on a shelf in a store here and has not been in weeks.   Therefore price increases to match the demand.   Its just capitalism at work.

 

If you do not like the price, don't buy one.   Laugh if you must, but I am not sure public links to the auctions is appropriate (even if funny). 

 

What is funnier.... the stupidly high price, or that some are actually selling for this much, or that this price may seem low in 2 years?