Ammo prices up after the 1st?

[Bill92869]

Just heard that the prices of ammo will be going up again after the first of January. I'm not surprised, but wonder what the reason is this time and just how much prices will be rising. Any one know?

[robairto]

Hmmmmmm

PROFIT!!!

[Bill92869]

As usual I guess I have to be specific so as to not awaken the thread trolls:

What is the reason (new legislation, cost of materials, hazardous material fee increase or ?) and how much (a little, a lot, so much per box, etc.). And while on the topic, any news on efforts to restrict/limit/etc. ammo?

Is that clear enough? Useful answers appreciated.

[bohoki]

hear from whom?

most sources are notoriously unreliable

[Splinter]

The prices I have seen are going down? All this internet BS

[Got Stuff?]

After evaluating the current state of the economy and where we're headed, I predict that the only way people will be able to sell any ammo is by lowering the prices.

People still arn't buying gas (even cutting back on food!). Even now that the price of gas fell drastically. And I'm sure most everyone rates gas and food as being more needed than ammo. After the first of the year, businesses won't survive unless they lower prices. It's something I'm planning right now.

[csmintel]

I'll be glad to cut back on food and git more ammo!

[Bill92869]

As for my source, is was the salesperson at Wal-Mart. I know Wal-Mart employees are not the brightest examples of humanity, but when they say a price increase is coming I have to wonder.

So prices must come down??? Have you priced OLL's lately if you can even get one? Supply and demand is most consistent determining factor for pricing. And if Big Brother is doing something to limit or grossly tax our ammo, the price will surely go up.

Therefore my inquiry: Does anyone KNOW of an inpending event that would case a spike in price?

[MRboost]

Threads like these causing panic buyers?

[sorensen440]

I doubt it
the price of metals and energy are going down

[bohoki]

i'm on cup noodles now to feed my ar

i'll have to jump down to top ramen if i want to feed my .45

[Ugly Dwarf]

i'm on cup noodles now to feed my ar

i'll have to jump down to top ramen if i want to feed my .45

That seems like a good deal to me... I prefer Top Ramen over Cup 'O Noodles any day.

As for price hikes, I too have heard this is coming Jan 1. Natchez has had a notice up on their site for the last few weeks to that effect (5-12%).

I don't know what the reasoning would be, besides a general rush on all things gun related since 11/6/08. I'm unaware of any pending legislation at the Federal or State level on ammo at this time.

I believe the CA law that would have restricted mail order and private person purchases on ammo died (or was at least shelved). I'm sure the powers that be will take another run at it (or similar legislation) this year. Either way, I don't expect a law in CA would have THAT significant an impact on ammo costs across the country.

Good luck getting your answer.

Dwarf

[gwl]

Mmmm, ramen noodles.

Yeah, I keep hearing that ammo will go up. Don't know if it's all talk of not but I'm sure ammo will be bought up.

[sorensen440]

Yeah, I keep hearing that ammo will go up. Don't know if it's all talk of not but I'm sure ammo will be bought up.

I think its all talk

copper was over $4 bucks mid summer
its down to 1.25 today

lead was up over a dollar a lb at about the same time
now its .37 cents a lb

and energy cost's are down big time as well

[Ugly Dwarf]

Agreed. Costs are down, but if demand has spiked (I don't know that it has), prices will still go up... as evidenced in the market for lowers.

I hope prices don't go up. And if they do, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come back down by April.

If no talk promoting a gun / ammo ban comes out of the White House following the transition, I expect supply and prices (for guns and ammo) will come back down.

Dwarf