If you want to see panic buyers, take a look at this...

[Driver]

I know that there is a gun auction coming up this weekend. It is about a 90 minute drive for me. I'm not looking for anything other then a good price on a shotgun.
Do you think it would be worth it to drive to the auction or should I just stay home and wait for the panic to blow over?

 

[HoughMade]

P-Mags, the "Beanie Babies" of 2013.

Ya just know that there are nutbags out there with a 1996 price guide planning their retirement around Beanie Babies.

In the not too distant future, the same will be true of guys who overpaid for P-Mags..."well if I spent $60 per, then someone will pay $200." Um.....yeah.

 

[beardedbrodel]

If you are looking for a used shotgun there will be plenty at the gun show. If your looking to buy new, I'd check out the local gun shops and avaid the crowd.

 

[hANNAbONE]

I'd skip the gun show and buy local. Me thinks the local gun shops have shot guns reasonably priced new and used...seems the panic hasn't hit these dead center like the other weapons. Save some gas and buy local...my $.02

 

[rw496]

Wow. I've got that same DPMS. First $2800 takes it.

 

[dyerwatcher]

Where did all this inventory come from?

 

[Gunaria]

Where did all this inventory come from?

More than likely consignees.

 

[saberstar]

I went to one of there auctions about 6months ago. They had a G17 I was wanting NIB. When it came up for bid it went for more then retail. Alot of guns I saw were going for full retail in used condidtion. I dont know if I will ever go back to that auction. The proxy bidders, I think, pay 15% on top of the bid price. One could only image what they are paying. But whatever, just means they will be outta $$$$ when there are good deals later.

 

[boogieman]

I have that identical lr308 and paid $999 for it new at gander mountain of all places.

The ones that get me are the ammo
Lot 78 tulammo 7.62x39 200rds $190
lot 127 hornady 300gr 44mag 1 20rd box $60

mags
lot 210 glock 33rd 9mm mags $190 for 2
lot 211 glock 27rd 45 mags $220 for 2

 

[irishfan]

Good for the sellers!! That is hilarious in my book

 

[Ricnzak]

Does anyone think the AR market will tank after this settles down? Maybe you'll be able to score a never-fired DPMS for $500?

Ahh NOPE! Duh, the prices NEVER go back to below what the price was when panic started. That would be bad business. In the mid 80's I could buy ak's 3 for $900.00 at a local military surplus store in Atlanta GA. right before the 1st ban. Everything was so cheap by todays standards. To this day I remember that deal. I kept telling everyone that they should jump on it. I couldn't. Back then $900.00 spare cash might as well been 90k to me.

 

[debeerman]

I am sure the auction house is happy they got a nice bump in thier percentage from the fear factor which i am sure they played up

 

[Newby]

Crap! Makes me want to take all of mine to the next show!

 

[karoozin]

I too have the same LR308. WOW didnt realize what a deal I got at 1200. But should have bought it at Gander Mnt for 1000.

 

[RGR12]

And at the end of the day the prices will fall after the ban is shot down.

 

[g+16]

but if you had to sell something to make ends meet, NOW would be the time to do it

 

[indyk]

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2470&aid=60962&lid=15322484#topoflot

almost 200$ for 200rds


thats almost as bad as 400/500 for a case

 

[Indy60]

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2470&aid=60962&lid=15322484#topoflot

almost 200$ for 200rds


thats almost as bad as 400/500 for a case

$199 plus the $15 Internet fee.

 

[TK312]

It makes me sick to my stomach to think I might have to pay that kind of price, just to get what I want.

 

[Indianavette]

Hold off for a couple of months if possible, prices will drop (I hope)