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Tommyh · 02-07-2021, 09:14 AM

You think ammo is bad, you should try to find a gocart, dirt bike, or any other fun toy to work on during a pandemic that isnt the price and shape of a great 60s mopar product.

Smart · 02-07-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by keep

I have a hybrid view of this I guess and it goes back to this comment.
I have no problem someone finding cheap prices and reselling it on gunbroker so similar site. But not here while taking advantage of tbh’ers.

Same...

gatorgar · 02-07-2021, 10:54 AM

I'm driving a truck for a living now. Last week I picked up a load, couldn't talk about it then, but it's delivered now so my bag order is done. I hauled 43,947lbs of ammo to an online retailer from an Aguila plant/warehouse.
The warehouse was pretty much empty. They only had enough ammo for maybe 3 more trucks. I asked to buy some ammo and their prices were fair. Higher, but not by much. Unfortunately, they had nothing I needed or wanted. While speaking to the head guy, he told me the ammo shortage started before Covid. Covid was just the finishing blow.

At the distributer I delivered to, in North Carolina (will not name drop) I also asked to buy ammo. The head warehouse gal told me to go online and make a purchase and they'll give me what I bought right then and there. Jumped at the chance for more ammo. Till I saw the price. >90c per round. I'm talking about 9mm, .556 and 7.62. The cheapest ammo was selling at over 3 times its cost. When I asked why, I was told, "To compete with other distributors." That didn't make sense to me. I thought that to compete, you kept prices lower, not raised them.

So long as people keep buying overpriced ammo, it'll stay that way. Need to stop the demand to do the price

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Gladesgator · 02-07-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I don’t really care if someone wants to sell their own ammo for whatever price they can get for it...that doesn’t mean they aren’t *** holes though.

People who line up at stores to buy it just to resell, I do have a problem with. They are essentially creating the “shortage”. They are most definitely *** holes.

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Agree 100%

glenls · 02-07-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShockValue

Hoarders running out of money?

Yeah and hope they choke on it.

rut-ro · 02-07-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokeater

I just wish academy and other big stores would put their stock out on random days at random times....have a lil fun with this bs

I think this was brought up before. From what I remember the stores don’t care, they are making money anyway. However, they would just rather them get in and get out rather than loitering around stalking employees until they put ammo out.

I see it both ways. Or just hold it and put out one day only a week but rotate it. Let them sit out side a couple hours every morning only to tell them not today keemosabe

CaptJack · 02-07-2021, 12:17 PM

kenner27
back in the summer of 2018 I bought a new Ruger Am.Ranch in 7.62x39
the ammo I bought for it came out to .23¢rd w/shipping&tax
I just ordered some of the same ammo from the same supplier and it came out to- .78¢rd w/shipping&tax.

LFD2037 · 02-07-2021, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by friscopaint

I know guys that made a killing gouging when AR's went sky high. I ran their credit cards for them they made a pile of money. $2000 AR was $500 6 months later

I know where there’s multiple new AR’s for $1,000 but I don’t need any. I personally wouldn’t pay that but I guess others are willing to.

Randy Madden · 02-07-2021, 04:44 PM

If anyone has to resort to over ridiculously gouging on a couple boxes of ammo to make a few bucks then they obviously need it worse than I do.
It’s like people rushing to the gas station at any natural disaster or crisis to fill their tanks to save a couple of bucks.... if that makes a huge impact on your life then your already bad off.

flywise · 02-07-2021, 04:59 PM

I have 9 243 shells I’ll sell for $30 if anyone needs them
Or I might just give them to the fella I sold the 243 to

aironeout · 02-07-2021, 07:11 PM

I made a trip to Houston yesterday to make an ammo swap with a TBH'er. After the swap I ventured to the gun show in Pasadena. I couldn't believe all the Monarch/Academy ammo in various calibers that were for sale in that place. Minimum markup was at least double some of it was more. I didn't see many people purchasing it though.

>E

Brotherbill · 02-07-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lfd2037

i hope they all choke on their overpriced ammo, including the hacks on this site doing it.

100%

DFWPI · 02-07-2021, 07:35 PM

Is this kind of like I buy tickets to the World Series or to the Super Bowl for $XX dollars, and then turn around and sell them for $*** dollars?

Asking for a friend......

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Spiderpig1776 · 02-07-2021, 07:44 PM

Supply and demand it’s simple if you need it bad enough pay the price if not then don’t buy it. For those that don’t want to be in that situation they should be stocked up and stay that way

Wits_End · 02-07-2021, 08:06 PM

If you've owned a gun more than 6 months and you don't have ammo, you must be challenged. If you seriously need ammo right now I guarantee tbh would step up. If you simply just want ammo, your ineptitude has just cost you, pay to play.

It'll return to the shelves soon enough.

Casey · 02-07-2021, 08:27 PM

Got a lot better for me. I opened a couple random boxes in the garage and they were full of AR and handgun rounds. Yay me!

bphillips · 02-07-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey

Got a lot better for me. I opened a couple random boxes in the garage and they were full of AR and handgun rounds. Yay me!

Nice!! I stay stocked in most cases but these PIA resellers sure make it tough to go have fun.

thegrouse · 02-07-2021, 08:29 PM

Winning!!! You find any 45?

Casey · 02-07-2021, 08:36 PM

Yup. Self defense and winchester white box. It was like Christmas.

jomw10 · 02-07-2021, 09:03 PM

It’s definitely getting better. I was able to get a box of 9mm, 243 and 308 at “normal” prices. It was limited to one box per caliber, they even have two types of 243 and like 8 options for 308... and other calibers...

Tommy1123 · 02-07-2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jomw10

It’s definitely getting better. I was able to get a box of 9mm, 243 and 308 at “normal” prices. It was limited to one box per caliber, they even have two types of 243 and like 8 options for 308... and other calibers...

Mighty nice of you to tell us where 🍻

Briar Friar · 02-07-2021, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishndude

Is .222 in short supply.

Ive got some to get rid of. Well undermarket is my best offer. PM if youre interested.

BigThicket Luke · 02-07-2021, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverRat1

So is it wrong to buy a ranchers cows during a bad drought for a really cheap price? Or for the rancher to sell his cows when prices are stupid high?

Or what about when I sold a stock that shot up super high and I knew it was about to come crashing down? Should I find the buyer and go give him his money back?

Maybe I missed something but why do you guys care how much people are asking for their ammo? If buyers are paying the prices why do you care so much? Can I get mad that so many guys pay too much for a new truck..If they didn't I'd get one cheaper yo know.

FTR - I haven't sold 1 bullet. I traded a box of 243 for a 20 rd 223 mag but thats it.

I will say I also will not feel bad at all when ammo is back in stock and these same people can't sell all the ammo they bought. Feel free to low ball them.

RiverRat1 well said, I guess the guys from the penny stock thread understand capitalism and the Bulletbitchers are just entitled communist children.

LFD2037 · 02-08-2021, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BigThicket Luke

RiverRat1 well said

Said no one. Ever.

coker737 · 02-08-2021, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LFD2037

I hope they all choke on their overpriced ammo, including the hacks on this site doing it.

Shame it's so Pricy

HeyMikey · 02-08-2021, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LFD2037

Said no one. Ever.

Wrong again, as the poster you quoted said that exact thing

Pernell · 02-08-2021, 07:25 AM

Broadheads are still easy to find!

LFD2037 · 02-08-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HeyMikey

Wrong again, as the poster you quoted said that exact thing

It’s not literal, idjit.

ROBINHOOD11 · 02-08-2021, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiverRat1

So is it wrong to buy a ranchers cows during a bad drought for a really cheap price? Or for the rancher to sell his cows when prices are stupid high?

Or what about when I sold a stock that shot up super high and I knew it was about to come crashing down? Should I find the buyer and go give him his money back?

Maybe I missed something but why do you guys care how much people are asking for their ammo? If buyers are paying the prices why do you care so much? Can I get mad that so many guys pay too much for a new truck..If they didn't I'd get one cheaper yo know.

FTR - I haven't sold 1 bullet. I traded a box of 243 for a 20 rd 223 mag but thats it.

I will say I also will not feel bad at all when ammo is back in stock and these same people can't sell all the ammo they bought. Feel free to low ball them.

This is exactly how I see it. I don't know why it's that big of a deal! I was the one that got caught with my pants down and have had to pay these high prices this time.

HeyMikey · 02-08-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LFD2037

It’s not literal, idjit.

Very mature......name calling when you're shown to be dead wrong, using your very own words

bphillips · 02-08-2021, 09:12 AM

I think several still can’t comprehend our biggest issue isn’t people doing it somewhere else it’s doing it here.

Grant2 · 02-08-2021, 09:15 AM

I normally don’t talk about this subject because it puts a bad taste in my mouth, but let’s just say some on here will need or want something one day. Just don’t be surprised when guys tell them to pack sand just saying.

kenner27 · 02-08-2021, 09:17 AM

That’s it...not the place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bphillips

I think several still can’t comprehend our biggest issue isn’t people doing it somewhere else it’s doing it here.

Smart · 02-08-2021, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bphillips

I think several still can’t comprehend our biggest issue isn’t people doing it somewhere else it’s doing it here.

SaltwaterSlick · 02-08-2021, 09:27 AM

Well hell, if that's the problem, let's get a list going of TBH'ers we won't help...

Call 'em out!!

scott.str · 02-08-2021, 09:28 AM

Considering I’m still seeing guys wait around for hours at scheels while they slowly put out ammo and grab it out of their hands. Don’t see this changing anytime soon. Also great time for company’s to increase prices. We will notice but just be happy we can get ammo and won’t complain

tom d · 02-08-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigL

I just want around 500-1000 rounds of 22lr so I can let the kids do some plinking and shoot a squirrel or two at the lease and not worry about running out.

pm your number, I have a brick or 2 to spare for the kids.

I'll have to verify 1 or 2 when I get in from work this evening.

El Paisano · 02-08-2021, 09:45 AM

I made the mistake of getting a new caliber in December, then spent a lot of time since then hunting ammo. Luckily, the only thing that I had to pay the panic price for was primers and brass. Everything else I got a pre-panic prices by doing a lot of hunting and swapping.
As far as you guys griping about the prices. You have to understand that this is a gamble for the ones reselling. As soon as people have what they need, the price will drop and the resellers may get stuck with a lot of high priced ammo that they take a loss on. I needed the primers and brass now, and paid the price (tax) for being late to the game. It is as simple as that.
If you don't need it, or want to pay that price, don't buy it.

gingib · 02-08-2021, 09:54 AM

Yes I seen that also slowly. We just all gotta stop paying the high prices

LFD2037 · 02-08-2021, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bphillips

I think several still can’t comprehend our biggest issue isn’t people doing it somewhere else it’s doing it here.

Exactly. Ignorance is bliss with these buffoons.

LFD2037 · 02-08-2021, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyMikey

Very mature......name calling when you're shown to be dead wrong, using your very own words

Der der der, you got me. Man you’re dense.

TX03RUBI · 02-08-2021, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wits_End

If you've owned a gun more than 6 months and you don't have ammo, you must be challenged. If you seriously need ammo right now I guarantee tbh would step up. If you simply just want ammo, your ineptitude has just cost you, pay to play.

It'll return to the shelves soon enough.

This absolutely. I’ve given away a fair bit of ammo, a few lbs of powder, some projectiles, and sold a bunch more at my cost (pre Covid pricing) since this thing has started. The stuff I’ve given away has been to those in dire need or for kids to use. I’m **** sure not giving any away to anyone crying like a little baby in here though

Not liking something is one thing. Being a whiny little baby is something entirely else lol

HeyMikey · 02-08-2021, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LFD2037

Der der der, you got me. Man you’re dense.

You got yourself there, skippy

I simply pointed it out for you, since you can't seem to grasp the fact that when you quoted BigThicketLuke, you made it "literal".
Maybe you should spend some time with a dictionary, and see if you can find the word "literal" in there, without asking for help.

FreddySugar · 02-08-2021, 11:59 AM

I've been informally tracking 22lr and 9mm
On ammoseek.com.
22lr is on a downward trend at .20 per rd. Was at .24 for weeks
9mm is at .60 after many weeks at .66
And I saw 270 win at 3.50 per round after many weeks at $5 per rnd

RiverRat1 · 02-08-2021, 12:07 PM

Hearing QBAN and GNCP will be runners soon. I bought a few as lotto plays. No idea why they will run though.

And ICNM I bought at .0013 another lotto.

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02-07-2021, 09:14 AM	#51
Tommyh Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Katy	You think ammo is bad, you should try to find a gocart, dirt bike, or any other fun toy to work on during a pandemic that isnt the price and shape of a great 60s mopar product.

02-07-2021, 10:54 AM	#53
gatorgar Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roma Hunt In: everywhere and anywhere you invite me to :)	I'm driving a truck for a living now. Last week I picked up a load, couldn't talk about it then, but it's delivered now so my bag order is done. I hauled 43,947lbs of ammo to an online retailer from an Aguila plant/warehouse. The warehouse was pretty much empty. They only had enough ammo for maybe 3 more trucks. I asked to buy some ammo and their prices were fair. Higher, but not by much. Unfortunately, they had nothing I needed or wanted. While speaking to the head guy, he told me the ammo shortage started before Covid. Covid was just the finishing blow. At the distributer I delivered to, in North Carolina (will not name drop) I also asked to buy ammo. The head warehouse gal told me to go online and make a purchase and they'll give me what I bought right then and there. Jumped at the chance for more ammo. Till I saw the price. >90c per round. I'm talking about 9mm, .556 and 7.62. The cheapest ammo was selling at over 3 times its cost. When I asked why, I was told, "To compete with other distributors." That didn't make sense to me. I thought that to compete, you kept prices lower, not raised them. So long as people keep buying overpriced ammo, it'll stay that way. Need to stop the demand to do the price Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

02-07-2021, 12:17 PM	#57
CaptJack Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston Hunt In: public	kenner27 back in the summer of 2018 I bought a new Ruger Am.Ranch in 7.62x39 the ammo I bought for it came out to .23¢rd w/shipping&tax I just ordered some of the same ammo from the same supplier and it came out to- .78¢rd w/shipping&tax.

02-07-2021, 04:44 PM	#59
Randy Madden Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: East Texas Hunt In: Everywhere	If anyone has to resort to over ridiculously gouging on a couple boxes of ammo to make a few bucks then they obviously need it worse than I do. It’s like people rushing to the gas station at any natural disaster or crisis to fill their tanks to save a couple of bucks.... if that makes a huge impact on your life then your already bad off.

02-07-2021, 04:59 PM	#60
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	I have 9 243 shells I’ll sell for $30 if anyone needs them Or I might just give them to the fella I sold the 243 to

02-07-2021, 07:11 PM	#61
aironeout Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria,Tx Hunt In: McMullen,and DeWitt Co.	I made a trip to Houston yesterday to make an ammo swap with a TBH'er. After the swap I ventured to the gun show in Pasadena. I couldn't believe all the Monarch/Academy ammo in various calibers that were for sale in that place. Minimum markup was at least double some of it was more. I didn't see many people purchasing it though. >E

02-07-2021, 07:35 PM	#63
DFWPI Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Jack/Young County	Is this kind of like I buy tickets to the World Series or to the Super Bowl for $XX dollars, and then turn around and sell them for $*** dollars? Asking for a friend...... Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

02-07-2021, 07:44 PM	#64
Spiderpig1776 Four Point Join Date: Jan 2021	Supply and demand it’s simple if you need it bad enough pay the price if not then don’t buy it. For those that don’t want to be in that situation they should be stocked up and stay that way

02-07-2021, 08:06 PM	#65
Wits_End Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palmer	If you've owned a gun more than 6 months and you don't have ammo, you must be challenged. If you seriously need ammo right now I guarantee tbh would step up. If you simply just want ammo, your ineptitude has just cost you, pay to play. It'll return to the shelves soon enough.

02-07-2021, 08:27 PM	#66
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Frio, Blanco Counties	Got a lot better for me. I opened a couple random boxes in the garage and they were full of AR and handgun rounds. Yay me!

02-07-2021, 08:29 PM	#68
thegrouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Wilson and San Saba County	Winning!!! You find any 45?

02-07-2021, 08:36 PM	#69
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Frio, Blanco Counties	Yup. Self defense and winchester white box. It was like Christmas.

02-07-2021, 09:03 PM	#70
jomw10 Four Point Join Date: Jul 2014	It’s definitely getting better. I was able to get a box of 9mm, 243 and 308 at “normal” prices. It was limited to one box per caliber, they even have two types of 243 and like 8 options for 308... and other calibers...

02-08-2021, 07:25 AM	#77
Pernell Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: N.M., East Texas, South Texas	Broadheads are still easy to find!

02-08-2021, 09:12 AM	#81
bphillips Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Hunt In: Mexico, Tom Green Co.	I think several still can’t comprehend our biggest issue isn’t people doing it somewhere else it’s doing it here.

02-08-2021, 09:15 AM	#82
Grant2 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Hunt In: Big Tex	I normally don’t talk about this subject because it puts a bad taste in my mouth, but let’s just say some on here will need or want something one day. Just don’t be surprised when guys tell them to pack sand just saying.

02-08-2021, 09:27 AM	#85
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	Well hell, if that's the problem, let's get a list going of TBH'ers we won't help... Call 'em out!!

02-08-2021, 09:28 AM	#86
scott.str Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Flower mound tx Hunt In: Mitchell, County	Considering I’m still seeing guys wait around for hours at scheels while they slowly put out ammo and grab it out of their hands. Don’t see this changing anytime soon. Also great time for company’s to increase prices. We will notice but just be happy we can get ammo and won’t complain

02-08-2021, 09:45 AM	#88
El Paisano Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Conway, AR Hunt In: Texas-Arkansas	I made the mistake of getting a new caliber in December, then spent a lot of time since then hunting ammo. Luckily, the only thing that I had to pay the panic price for was primers and brass. Everything else I got a pre-panic prices by doing a lot of hunting and swapping. As far as you guys griping about the prices. You have to understand that this is a gamble for the ones reselling. As soon as people have what they need, the price will drop and the resellers may get stuck with a lot of high priced ammo that they take a loss on. I needed the primers and brass now, and paid the price (tax) for being late to the game. It is as simple as that. If you don't need it, or want to pay that price, don't buy it.

02-08-2021, 09:54 AM	#89
gingib Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Central Tx Hunt In: NTX	Yes I seen that also slowly. We just all gotta stop paying the high prices

02-08-2021, 11:59 AM	#94
FreddySugar Four Point Join Date: Jan 2007	I've been informally tracking 22lr and 9mm On ammoseek.com. 22lr is on a downward trend at .20 per rd. Was at .24 for weeks 9mm is at .60 after many weeks at .66 And I saw 270 win at 3.50 per round after many weeks at $5 per rnd

02-08-2021, 12:07 PM	#95
RiverRat1 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leander Hunt In: San Saba	Hearing QBAN and GNCP will be runners soon. I bought a few as lotto plays. No idea why they will run though. And ICNM I bought at .0013 another lotto.