Guess I gave ammo away

[wildrider666]

Is ammunition is an essential commodity? I think that was already decided in FL when Gun Stores, gun/ammo sales specifically allowed to remain open as "Essential Businesses". DoA nikki tried to shut down CC Licensing and was directed service would be provided. The SCOTUS ruled that ammunition is inclusive to firearms and protected under the 2A. Anyway the Law as far as "commodities" states "but not limited to ..... and that leaves it wide open. IMHO

 

[MauserLarry]

" With that said... what people buy and sell for is none of my business... the higher price guys just won't get my business."

Now, this says it all right here.^^^^^^^^^ I'll never understand why some folks get all butt hurt because some folks sell something for more that they think they should. It's a deal between 2 (or more) consenting adults and if they're happy with the deal why should I criticize the prices they paid. If somebody paid a lot they must have had a reason and are glad they could find some at any price. Every person on here had an equal chance to stockpile some ammo back when it was plentiful. The people that are doing all the griping don't seem to be involved in the purchases anyway.

 

[wildrider666]

The impact to those people involved in the transaction is: That as long as people keep stripping supply from stores shelves and online with the sole intent of Resale and making a profit, THEY are adding a an additional cost and "meet up time/expense" well above Retail prices. Big boys they can sell or buy like that if the want to. Doesn't hurt anybody else?

The impact FOR EVERYBODY ELSE: These RESALE PRICES with the extra layer pf profit/cost are quoted as an inflated ""Market Value". Resellers actions to aquire their supply: eliminates what were normal channels of purchase and the oppertunity to do so. Buyers have a need that would normally be filled by retail sales. Since ammo was normally cheaper at Big Box stores are picked clean as they are stocked, on the Webb; the cheaper and mid level items are sold out or at extreme prices. Local shops have varying degrees of ammo stock. The more reasonable shops are routinely sold out. Other shops are charging whatever they can get "they got it" pay if you want it. Everybody else are people that have quit shooting to conserve what little they have, people that can't train, can't train kids, or train enough to maintain the desired level of proficiency or have ammo to take a training course from basic to advanced. Its often to costly to shoot kniwin you need to replace that "on hand" ammo. Put a face on it, actually look at the Price Per Round. I'm actually glad I'm not shooting any type of formal matches because that practice level would dent my stock without resupply and reloading is hamstrung too.

As long as this Reselling is profitable it will continue. As long as people pay the high prices at Shops, they have no reason to reduce prices. The only thing thats going to get thing back to near normal is to STOP BUYING FROM RESELLERS! Availability will return to the big box stores shelves and on the Webb. Shops will need to get closer to big box and Webb prices to sell ammo they will reduce their prices too. RESELLERS aren't doing you any favors, they are profiting and keeping access to reasonable ammo supplies out of your reach. BUY only what is essential, leave the rest. That's the only way retail and distributors on hand stocks will increase and demand to Resellers will drop off. They will stop buying thousands of rounds as demand slows, their cash greedy and won't want to be stuck with ammo and "Heaven forbid" compete with pricing. We saw it with .22LR last time, after several price drops: Make Offer!

I don't buy and I dont sell ammo. I see Resellers taking advantage and profiting while at the same time eliminating lower priced retail ammo availability for everybody else. Would you pay a Third Party $10 to gain access to the gas pumps? Don't Pay - No gas for you. What the difference? Maybe some of you bought those 6 Rolls of TP for $100 on ebay and are indoctrinated. Snap out of it!

The few that are offering ammo FROM THEIR OWN STOCKS are not the ones stripping the commercial supply channels. Make your market value profit, I have no problems with them. I hope they don't need to replace it down the road.

 

[Roaster's Gallery]

I have some ammo, brass, projectiles, etc. that I wouldn't mind selling at pre-panic prices. How can I be sure I'm not selling to a re-seller? With some of the obvious lack of integrity displayed on this forum lately, am I supposed to take someone's word that the ammo/components are for their personal use?

 

[FrommerStop]

I have some ammo, brass, projectiles, etc. that I wouldn't mind selling at pre-panic prices. How can I be sure I'm not selling to a re-seller? With some of the obvious lack of integrity displayed on this forum lately, am I supposed to take someone's word that the ammo/components are for their personal use?

look at their posts is one way to get some idea. For starters look at the for sale column posts by such people and how many and how long have they been on this forum.

 

[G-rat]

The price of ammo is crazy and inflated. The market drives the pricing. Ammo is worth whatever the consumer is willing to spend. I don't feel guilty for making a couple bucks on some surplus I may have, but I also didn't buy it with the intent to resell. I'm also not gonna force anyone to buy any of it. I've paid more than I wanted for 12ga shot shells so I can shoot skeet and 00 buck for a little hunting I had planned a while back. Theres no such thing as "gouging" if both buyers and sellers are satisfied. Like it or not, free market economics is what built so many great companies and gives so many opportunities to buy stuff we may or may not need...

 

[MauserLarry]

As usual Wildrider gets to the point and makes sense. Good observations all the way but right or wrong it still boils down to, for whatever the reason, some people are willing to pay the price. As I pointed out, everybody had an equal opportunity to stock up on ammo. Some did, some didn't. Hopefully the whole mess will soon end, if it doesn't, we will have much bigger issues to deal with.

 

[MauserLarry]

I have some ammo, brass, projectiles, etc. that I wouldn't mind selling at pre-panic prices. How can I be sure I'm not selling to a re-seller? With some of the obvious lack of integrity displayed on this forum lately, am I supposed to take someone's word that the ammo/components are for their personal use?

Very good point. As FS said, "check their posts". Do what your conscience tells you, they may want to murder somebody with the bullets you sold them. They are not going to be honest about that either. It's your call.

 

[JWlineman]

I bought 950 rds of 9mm(brass 115 and 124gr) for $95 yesterday. Guy is retiring and moving out of state, didn't want to carry anything with him.
*no that's not a typo*

 

[MauserLarry]

I bought 950 rds of 9mm(brass 115 and 124gr) for $95 yesterday. Guy is retiring and moving out of state, didn't want to carry anything with him.
*no that's not a typo*

Goes to prove................."some people have all the luck". I hope you said "Jack,Jack-no trade back". You'd probably have to be an old guy to remember that phrase being used.

 

[Roaster's Gallery]

I bought 950 rds of 9mm(brass 115 and 124gr) for $95 yesterday. Guy is retiring and moving out of state, didn't want to carry anything with him.
*no that's not a typo*

Can I buy 900 rounds of it for my little grandson? He got his first Glock for christmas, and hasn't been able to shoot it yet. Same price as you paid? Thanks

 

[JWlineman]

He also sold a Sig p320 with extra mags for $200 and a M&P EZ 380 for $175. I missed out on those...

 

[JWlineman]

If I was I the market to trade ammo, I would refer to 2019 price scale as that was pretty level and consistent. Today people Google the highest price they can find and settle on that.

 

[Pigman]

I sold some ammunition, and everyone I sold it to , resold it for more than they paid me. I could care less one way or the other. But I’ll not sell one more round for less than the going price. Whiners will always whine ,when this passes they still won’t buy any ammo to stock pile. I’ve given young shooters ( children of my friends ) more than five thousand Rounds of 22 LR free of charge in the last 3 or 4 months. I’ll likely give them some more before this biden fueled shortage is over. But with that said I believe you gentleman should do as you please with your own supplies . At the current time , you are still free to do that. I’m afraid that will change sooner than most folks think.

Be careful who you give .22 Ammo to. I gave a lot away to a former friend so him and his son could have a few long days at the range. This is after Sandyhook. I saw him selling it at the next gun show by the 50 round box. Plenty of dirt bags out there.

 

[FLT]

It’s pretty simple for me , at 75 cents a round for 9mm I’m willing to sell a couple of thousand rounds . However at 30 cents a round I don’t have any to sell . The ammunition I sold at a good price was resold right here on this forum for a much higher price than I sold it for. I’m a little slow sometimes, but I’m trainable. If I sell anything thing else it will be at market price. If someone wants to give their property away, thats their business, and not my concern .

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

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I keep looking at I think it is called the 22 TCM, but for what reason. What do I need a 5.7, .22 mag, or a 5.7 for. What does it do better than what I have?

Hi cap, ultra light weight.

 

[FrommerStop]

Hi cap, ultra light weight.

What is the attached photo

 

[MauserLarry]

Hi cap, ultra light weight.

that’s sexier than socks on a rooster right there!

 

[FrommerStop]

that’s sexier than socks on a rooster right there!

What does socks on a rooster mean?
To say that the task at hand is "like putting socks on a rooster" says that it is a very daunting and nearly impossible feat (no pun intended). ...

 

[War-Buff]

I'll never understand why some people are so worried & getting their panties in a bunch over how much someone is asking for ammo, and how much someone else is paying for it. I hear 'the gouging won't stop until people stop paying the high prices,' but it is simply supply and demand. If someone is willing to buy it, it must not be too high. If you think it is too high then don't buy it, but don't whine about not being able to get it at the 'old' prices just because you failed to get it when the old prices were the current prices.

If someone wants it for the price being asked, no one has gouged and no one has been gouged. I've sold some 'extra' ammo here and as far as I know, none of the buyers are pissed off at me for forcing them to buy and 'gouging' them. I also have some listed that no one has bought, so it must be too high. supply and demand.

These are my personal opinions, and I have no interest in getting into a pissing contest with anyone who disagrees with me.