Inflation jacking prices up

This is NOT a criticism of a particular dealer or importer, but I had my eye upon an India-made Trade musket; had not definitely decided to buy, mind you, but kept going back to the web site, and "overnight" the price jumped from 649 to 699. Just a comment upon the current inflation, not to pick on any particular importer. I'm aware shipping costs have gone sky-high, but they say the jam up of ships waiting to unload at the coasts has eased. Would never spend that amount on an India-made, would save up another few hundred and get a custom. Thanks.

Commercial sales have risen but if feel that the private sales on this board seem to be stable and lower in price than commercial. They have to make a profit but the private people selling don't really have to make a profit. I've only bought from members of this board except for two revolvers and two rifles, and I own 18 BP guns. It's just the way I see things presently.

We’re going to see another hike near the end of summer or late fall. Sad….

AS is said DONT LIKE IT DONT BUY IT

Everything in the shooting sports world is more expensive, if you can even find the supplies you need.

Every time we have a wave of inflation it never seems to go back to where it was previously. After the creation of the Federal Reserve inflation started going up like a rocket to the moon. One $1 dollar is now worth maybe 2 cents; it was 3 cents before the latest wave.

It isn't that things have gotten more expensive, it's just that our dollar is worth less every day. Doesn't look like it's going to get any better in the near future either.

Alas we see it as a "price increase" but when the dollar gets devalued vs. a foreign currency, and most of the lower cost rifles are foreign made..., the amount of dollars needed to equal the cost in that other country, increases.

LD

Loyalist Dave said:

Alas we see it as a "price increase" but when the dollar gets devalued vs. a foreign currency, and most of the lower cost rifles are foreign made..., the amount of dollars needed to equal the cost in that other country, increases.

LD

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The DXY has been surging as the Euro is crashing…

As I've said numerous times, "today's ripoff, tomorrow's bargain". Lay the money down now regardless of the jump. Next year you will be glad you did.

hanshi said:

Every time we have a wave of inflation it never seems to go back to where it was previously. After the creation of the Federal Reserve inflation started going up like a rocket to the moon. One $1 dollar is now worth maybe 2 cents; it was 3 cents before the latest wave.

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Hanshi, all I can say is wave goodbye...cuz it ain't worth the paper it's on anymore.

I'm not sure how a jump of $50 rationalizes the urge to spend hundreds more. I have Indian and custom guns. The logic is not clear. It's not like getting custom Is getting cheaper.

Dealers of ANYTHING arn't in the business of taking a loss. If they do, they won't be in business very long.
And if a person has something to sell, no reason for him or her to take a loss either.
Price too high? Move on. You probably didn't want it that bad anyway.

Nor Cal Mikie said:

Dealers of ANYTHING arn't in the business of taking a loss. If they do, they won't be in business very long.
And if a person has something to sell, no reason for him or her to take a loss either.
Price too high? Move on. You probably didn't want it that bad anyway.

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What you say is true, however, "PRICE GOUGING" is taking effect in too many businesses

Any business OR seller that jacks up a price "just because they can", goes at the top of my list!!
Price Gouging is the #1 cause for customer loss.
I don't plan on giving my stuff away and just because it'a gun doesn't mean I plan on robbing someone either.
LOTS of folks out there looking for "something for nothing". Easy to spot and to move them to "The List".
Here's the price. If I wanted to give it away or sell it for less, I would have said so.
Funny that you don't see folks trying to get a better/lower price at the grocery store or gas station? Don't like the price? Don't buy it!! Problem solved.

In the months to come…do not confuse “Price Gouging” with “Hyper-Inflation”. The train has left the station, it has no brakes, and we are going to suffer the brunt of the wreck.

hanshi said:

Every time we have a wave of inflation it never seems to go back to where it was previously. After the creation of the Federal Reserve inflation started going up like a rocket to the moon. One $1 dollar is now worth maybe 2 cents; it was 3 cents before the latest wave.

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Because this inflation is not TRANSITORY…

Hi Guys,
The Euro is about par with the dollar so those expensive Pedersolis should be getting cheaper. If not then somebody is pocketing higher profits and it is not Pedersoli.

dave

Ohio.75 said:

I'm not sure how a jump of $50 rationalizes the urge to spend hundreds more. I have Indian and custom guns. The logic is not clear. It's not like getting custom Is getting cheaper.

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It won't get cheaper. What they are saying is it will be much more expensive in the near future.