Pasadena Gun Show 1/5/2013

[Abraham]

Without referencing any deities, commies or government, I agree with TAM.

Don't like the price?

Then don't buy it, whatever IT may be...

Have to have it NOW, then quitcher bellyachin!

[mr surveyor]

I knew I'd take a hit for suggesting that any of our brethren would use the "never let a good crisis go to waste" tactics.

Obviously, being self employed for the last 30 years, I am a hard core capitalist. And, my line of work is definately market driven. If potential clients clinch when I quote a fee, I always give them phone numbers for one or two of my competitors. They move on, I move on.

What I'm seeing in this "crisis rush" is not just a repeat of four years ago, but a repeat with a twist. We proudly and boldly proclaim the "we the people must stand together" mantra, while some amongst our ranks may just be a bit more patriotic to themselves as they are their proclaimed cause. And, yes, I have firsthand knowledge of folks that bought a few rifles in the $700-800 price range (and tons of ammunition) during the late summer for the single intent not letting a good crisis go to waste. Even if the election had gone the other way, they would have at least been able to get their money back. Some sold mid to late November for only a 50% "profit", one of which I heard complaining a few days ago that he wished he'd have waited another month or so for the 200-300% profit margin.

I just never considered the term "profiteering" to be anything less than dishonestly twisting the principles of capitalism. But, then again, free markets should not be restricted by anything/anyone other than an agreement between buyer and seller. I can live with that, for the most part. What I hate to see happening is that "we" are allowing "them" to manipulate us into doing some pretty stupid things to ourselves.

From some of what I'm reading/hearing, if there does come the day of real doom, we will all go down individually.

I bet that didn't make me anymore brownie points either


surv

[amber]

If you think they bought the guns with the intent to resell them without a FFL there's a number you can call.

[mr surveyor]

I don't know them or their names. I meant to say "know of", rather than "know". Just guys I've talked to at various times and places.

My circle of friends generally has such limited cash, most are doing good to have a couple of boxes of handgun ammo, a box of hunting rifle ammo and a case of 12 ga bird shot on hand.

[TexasCajun]

All this is really simple. If you're looking to buy & you believe that the price is too high, then don't buy. What's fueling all of this is the panic of a few folks who are more than willing to overpay. That's their choice. Sure some places have pushed their prices way higher than what they were a few months ago. If you have an issue with that, don't do business with them. Capitalism does work. It just may take a while.