Perfectly greedy, short-sighted, and consistent with his recent business model.Perfectly fair.
Say what you will about free enterprise and capitalism, but don't forget honest profit, consumer loyalty, and lost respect.
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Perfectly greedy, short-sighted, and consistent with his recent business model.Perfectly fair.
Agreed. I've been watching prices between Midway and others like Powder Valley. MW is significantly higher than what PV is actually selling stuff for. I don't even open their emails anymore. Those desperate(or delusional) are welcome to patronize them but I won't support them. It's funny how some on this site will condemn other members for selling components for more than they paid yet they completely accept MW selling at any price they choose. Very short sighted for temporary profit.I honestly believe ol Larry has plenty of buying power to acquire goods at a reasonable price. He's marking goods up for higher profits.
Nothing wrong with that, more power to him. I wont be a customer by choice.
There's plenty of other suppliers selling the same goods that aren't taking advantage of the end user.
These folks are the ones that'll get my business.
The problem is, almost nobody makes custom bullets in the 200 plus grain for the long range shooters.True custom 30 caliber Benchrest Bullets are running about 48 cents a piece. Difficult to believe that a semi-custom like Berger could garner as much.
You, my friend, are absolutely correct! That is why my "option" of going fishing instead of competition is strongly being considered>>>>my "NO VOTE" will be in the form of changing hobbies!Let's not forget the other component of capitalism. The controllable component is saying no to out of norm pricing. If the public pays.....they will charge . So when someones says, "Wow, I just HAD to pay 400.00 for an 8 pounder!" Remind him he is the reason why its 400.00. First not prepared, presidential election on the horizon, duh., then no self control, pay whatever. So now they know just how much the market is capable of being exploited for.
I bought some from Midsouth back in mid-2020 and that's what I paid for them back then. I also saw on another shooter forum that Berger jacked up their prices recently without warning to their distributors, so some of that increase could be because of that.MidSouth is much better on pricing...............but out of stock.
Well said ,even with what is going on $.19 is quite a jump. Looks like Berger could be steping on there $ickAgreed. I've been watching prices between Midway and others like Powder Valley. MW is significantly higher than what PV is actually selling stuff for. I don't even open their emails anymore. Those desperate(or delusional) are welcome to patronize them but I won't support them. It's funny how some on this site will condemn other members for selling components for more than they paid yet they completely accept MW selling at any price they choose. Very short sighted for temporary profit.
Nothing supportive of the 2A about his price gouging. Actually it hurts the 2A. When loaded rounds cost $1 each the interest(or ability to afford) in shooting sports will diminish. My price for golf balls hasn't changed a bit. A 2 day regional match is approaching top national course green fees.
In 2018 copper averaged about $3 a pound. Currently it's $4.69. I have no idea how much copper is in a 200 gr .308 bullet but lets assume 50 gr(quick online search). That's 140 jackets per pound or 2.14 cents in 2018 vs 3.35 cents today. A little over 1 cent per round increase. So we jump prices over 20 cents a bullet for 1 cent increase in copper. My golf balls still need to be manufactured, shipped, etc just like bullets yet their price is stable.
It is 100% supply and demand with lots of gouging going on. Hoarders and gouging retailers will kill the sport.
That's interesting. I put them away about 15 years ago. I have the same plan and is what I tell those who ask me what I will do if I quit shooting. My favorite rod is ready to go. Hares ear nymph with 2 droppers. A black ant and a red ant. I am good for 2 to 3 years, if it's still crazy....I have lots of good memories.You, my friend, are absolutely correct! That is why my "option" of going fishing instead of competition is strongly being considered>>>>my "NO VOTE" will be in the form of changing hobbies!
Nope!
All it means is that I might have to start shooting Sierra, Nosler or Hornady.
The prices of lathe turned monolithic bullets are looking more and more reasonable now!
I have no problem with companies or individuals making as much profit as they possibly can. The "market forces" are generated by supply and demand. However, having said that, if the prices stay like this, the market forces will force me to make decisions. One of the options I am seriously considering is selling all my competition stuff (of which I have loads of) and buying a Bass Boat and go fishing all the time. Even though I CAN afford to keep paying for components, I H-A-T-E being taken advantage of! As much as I love shooting, my days appear to be numbered!
Once you understand that everyone is a hypocrite when it comes to economics, it makes more sense. We all want lower prices for the things we buy, but higher for what we sell. We all love freedom for ourselves but are ok with less for the other guy who does something with his freedom we don’t like. We are all for lower taxes for ourselves and higher for those others not paying their share. Our self interest is rational; someone else’s self interest is greed.I don't get it. We are all supposed to be 2A advocates and fiscal conservatives that understand the incredible benefits of capitalism. Yet every time a price goes up on an item due to market forces, many complain like socialists.......