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Really. $2500 for an basic AR

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Was at the gun show today. AR's left and right for $2500-5k, and they were nothing special.

PMAGS $50
steel mags, $30
1000 rounds federal .226 ball $850.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SquidHC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was at the gun show today. AR's left and right for $2500-5k, and they were nothing special.

PMAGS $50
steel mags, $30
1000 rounds federal .226 ball $850. </div></div>

I know what you mean. I just sold two of my three DPMS LR-308 stainless fluted 20" bulls for $3000/rig, I almost want to keep the last one but it doesnt make any sense to when I can literally pay for my kids braces for cash. Crazy shit.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guns will be no different that dope. Look at cocaine. It's illegal, no matter who you are, a felony. It is not made in the USA, has to be brought past borders. It's in every state and in full force. It is easy to get. Guns will be no different and I will be a stright up outlaw if a ban passes. I will buy illegal guns and I won;t feel bad about it. Sorry US gooberment, I feel like I must have these tools of protection, against you and citizens trying to harm me or take from me, not for killing anyone not posing a threat to me or loved ones. You see gooberment, millions of people are buying these guns for protection, but your trying to ban them because of the 1 guy out of the millions. Good call dipshits. </div></div>

Amen.
 
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I just bought an LE6920 and felt like I was getting ripped off at $1399. Then I remembered what they were going for on gunbroker and I was able to justify the purchase.
 
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That is crazy. I have RRA 20" predator pursuit upper on an anderson lower with a geissele 2 stage trigger with a vortex pst 6-24x mrad.I wonder how much it would go for.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slapdud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is crazy. I have RRA 20" predator pursuit upper on an anderson lower with a geissele 2 stage trigger with a vortex pst 6-24x mrad.I wonder how much it would go for. </div></div>

Put it on gunbroker just for shits and giggles. I have a few extra barreled uppers I thought about seeing what they would go for.
 
Re: Really. $2500 for an basic AR

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hunbramericano</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grizzdude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think these guns are just going to get more expensive. </div></div>

Do you think the gun industry will cease to exist? Or the same semi auto rifles they sell for $1000 on the international market will sell 3 times for $3000 within the USA?
The current market is a simply supply and demand, but this level of demand will not continue and there is plenty of supply.
I am sure they will make it harder for regular civilians to get a rifle, but they will not go after completely the second amendment. that is a political suicide for any congressmen.
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You give them too much credit as if they care at this point.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmimL7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought an LE6920 and felt like I was getting ripped off at $1399. Then I remembered what they were going for on gunbroker and I was able to justify the purchase. </div></div>

That's a bargain these days.
A friend bought his first AR last weekend at a show.
He called me to ask if I thought a basic Stag carbine was worth $1300.
My response was, 2 weeks ago, no, today, yup.
They were asking $2k for a basic Bushmaster carbine!

I have sold 3 ARs in the last week.
None have sold for more than $1k and I made $200 on each and don't feel even the slightest bit of guilt about it.

Joe
 
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I was not selling anything but was offered $900 for a ruger mini 30. I took it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guns will be no different that dope. Look at cocaine. It's illegal, no matter who you are, a felony. It is not made in the USA, has to be brought past borders. It's in every state and in full force. It is easy to get. Guns will be no different and I will be a stright up outlaw if a ban passes. I will buy illegal guns and I won;t feel bad about it. Sorry US gooberment, I feel like I must have these tools of protection, against you and citizens trying to harm me or take from me, not for killing anyone not posing a threat to me or loved ones. You see gooberment, millions of people are buying these guns for protection, but your trying to ban them because of the 1 guy out of the millions. Good call dipshits.</div></div>
+1000!
 
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Sadly, the story is even worse here in Kalifornia. Some poor schmuck might actually buy that rifle (even at $2500). In all likelihood, within the next few months he'll not only be out the two and a half large, he'll be on death row awaiting execution for illegal possession of a banned assault weapon.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scudzuki</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmimL7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought an LE6920 and felt like I was getting ripped off at $1399. Then I remembered what they were going for on gunbroker and I was able to justify the purchase. </div></div>

That's a bargain these days.
A friend bought his first AR last weekend at a show.
He called me to ask if I thought a basic Stag carbine was worth $1300.
My response was, 2 weeks ago, no, today, yup.
They were asking $2k for a basic Bushmaster carbine!

I have sold 3 ARs in the last week.
None have sold for more than $1k and I made $200 on each and don't feel even the slightest bit of guilt about it.

Joe </div></div>

No, but you should feel like a retard for only making 200 on them.

Not one single person should feel bad for making money selling in an up market. Because it won't always be this way.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scudzuki</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmimL7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought an LE6920 and felt like I was getting ripped off at $1399. Then I remembered what they were going for on gunbroker and I was able to justify the purchase. </div></div>

That's a bargain these days.
A friend bought his first AR last weekend at a show.
He called me to ask if I thought a basic Stag carbine was worth $1300.
My response was, 2 weeks ago, no, today, yup.
They were asking $2k for a basic Bushmaster carbine!

I have sold 3 ARs in the last week.
None have sold for more than $1k and I made $200 on each and don't feel even the slightest bit of guilt about it.

Joe </div></div>

No, but you should feel like a retard for only making 200 on them.

Not one single person should feel bad for making money selling in an up market. Because it won't always be this way. </div></div>

exactly, 4 years ago when Bamy was elected I was selling my semi autos, then when it calmed down I bought higher end bolt guns, now I am going to sell a couple more AR's since I seldom shoot them - if you are selling for considerably less than you can buy back you are playing the fool
 
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Really $2000 for a Bushmaster . Man I only have one AR and I NEVER shoot it . $2000 would be half a new GAP build !
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really $2000 for a Bushmaster . Man I only have one AR and I NEVER shoot it . $2000 would be half a new GAP build ! </div></div>

Not anymore, do you really think a GAP build would sell from a private seller for the same price?

If you have one AR and never shoot it I suggest you sell it.
 
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3 weeks before Sandy Hook, I put two ARs up for sale via local classifieds, plus state rifle & pistol assoc. newsletters for area states, etc.

White Oak Armament Service Rifle A2 upper, RRA lower, tuned trigger, all the 'under the hood' goodies... upper alone cost $680 new. Asked $650

Other one is a White Oak Armament Match Rifle space gun upper with sights, Mega lower, Geiselle trigger, CSS match stock, etc. for $1150 w/ sights, $850 w/o.

Got two 'nibbles' on the SR... all the way over in Montana. Thats it.

Then after Sandy Hook I decided... 'these may not be replaceable, maybe I better hang onto them'. Prices were originally low because I wanted to 'pass them on' to someone getting started in HP - either one is a fuck of a lot better rifle than most of the 'fancy' tac guns I see flying off the shelf in stores.

Four days later... finally got one "I'll take it" email on the SR... had to tell 'em they waited too long
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Now I see the prices and start wondering about parting out the MR after all...
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Saw a DPMS Oracle sell for $2500 the other day at a local shop. Ammo is going for $1.50-$2.00 a round here
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I saw a LWRC REPR sell for $8K </div></div>

I saw that one myself on Gunbroker. Insane!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MINUTEOFANIMAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I Saw this on our local Craigslist--- $2,500bucks for AR's now....this is getting ridiculous!</div></div>
Yet, they are selling. I sold a 20"A-2 std for $2,200.00 and have another that will bring 2500 or it will stay in the safe. The folks that are buying are the same ones that will build their home below or at sea level, not have any extra food in the house, and no generator with extra fuel. They will buy a SUV thinking it's the be all end all in bad weather, and be the first fucks to stack up the rubber necker's, when they are upside down in the ditch.

These kind of people are the problem with this country, wait until something happens then blame everyone but the asshole in the mirror. They need to pay out the ass, stupid is as stupid does. Many on here have been saying for a loooong time, you don't wait until the wolfs at the door to do something. The pool needs to be flushed every once in awhile any way.
 
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Picked up a Sig M400 for $800 last month, got a Ruger SR556 piston rifle for $1300 yesterday and a Walther HKMP5 (.22) for $500 today.
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I'm on a good run. I may have some stuff available soon.
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People know prices are inflated. People who also don't shoot guns are buying them solely for investment purposes. I will try my hardest to rip these mother f'kers off and bleed them of as much money as possible. You guys, I will not rip off because I consider you kin. Some people though on this site I will gladly rip off for doing it to others. The simple fact is, if somebody is willing to get on all fours and spread their cheeks for a basic run of the mill AR then that's their call. Just don't complain when lube isn't used.
 
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Here's something that I have been thinking about- what if a Federal AWB does NOT pass? In Any form...
What will the folks who coughed up $2500 for a $1000 AR do then? Will all of those buyers keep their "assault weapons" as an "investment" for the next liberal-created frenzy, or will we see a flood of AR's for sale in our forums at a "what the market will bear" price? That's what I'm Hoping for, even though it is an unlikely scenario.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Delta24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's something that I have been thinking about- what if a Federal AWB does NOT pass? In Any form...
What will the folks who coughed up $2500 for a $1000 AR do then? Will all of those buyers keep their "assault weapons" as an "investment" for the next liberal-created frenzy, or will we see a flood of AR's for sale in our forums at a "what the market will bear" price? That's what I'm Hoping for, even though it is an unlikely scenario.
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Actually that is the most likely scenario with a house that is republican led.
The assault weapons ban will be the hardest proposed bill to get through. I'm betting it won't.
 
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I agree with you. My 'unlikely scenario' was aimed at my 'In any form' reference. I of course hope None of it passes!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Delta24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's something that I have been thinking about- what if a Federal AWB does NOT pass? In Any form...
What will the folks who coughed up $2500 for a $1000 AR do then? Will all of those buyers keep their "assault weapons" as an "investment" for the next liberal-created frenzy, or will we see a flood of AR's for sale in our forums at a "what the market will bear" price? That's what I'm Hoping for, even though it is an unlikely scenario.
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I bet we see hundreds of thousands of AR's at the price those shit heads paid and every week the price goes down until finally we see something reasonable. Only problem are the companies that produce them will now have a shit load of competition from the massive flood in the market place, good for the buyer, bad for the sellers. Now if an AWB (which there wont be) happens and in the ban it states that we cannot sell the "Assault Weapon" to anybody then the whole investment idea goes into the shitter and all of those shit heads who don't shoot basically have a really cool door stop.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really $2000 for a Bushmaster . Man I only have one AR and I NEVER shoot it . $2000 would be half a new GAP build ! </div></div>

Not anymore, do you really think a GAP build would sell from a private seller for the same price?

If you have one AR and never shoot it I suggest you sell it. </div></div>

I was talking about a GAP bolt gun not a GAP AR, so yes, $2000 is half way there. I don't want to rip anyone off and I would never list a Bushy on here for that kind off price, but a quick look at GB makes me want to list it with a high reserve. If it sells it sells. If not I still have an AR in my safe I don't shoot.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade-19</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really $2000 for a Bushmaster . Man I only have one AR and I NEVER shoot it . $2000 would be half a new GAP build ! </div></div>

Not anymore, do you really think a GAP build would sell from a private seller for the same price?

If you have one AR and never shoot it I suggest you sell it. </div></div>

I was talking about a GAP bolt gun not a GAP AR, so yes, $2000 is half way there. I don't want to rip anyone off and I would never list a Bushy on here for that kind off price, but a quick look at GB makes me want to list it with a high reserve. If it sells it sells. If not I still have an AR in my safe I don't shoot. </div></div>

Charging what the market bears is not ripping anyone off.

God damn, I wish some of ya'll out there would get away from that mentality. The market
changes, both buyers and sellers need to change with it. If some out there don't like when the market is high, then wait, it will be down again at some point.
 
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I don't see it a lot different from people piling into Apple stock once it's value has already gone up 8x in five years, and then taking a bath when the stock price comes back down to Earth. But, most people's natural instinct is to buy high, once something has run up in price, and sell low once it has fallen back significantly. Works out well for me...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: powdahound76</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A guy at work (security guard) who is a loudmouthed lefty(proud to have voted for the "change") of course freaked out and went to buy an AR. I asked him why, since he votes for the people who are pushing for this stuff. He says, "they are going to take them away". I asked him if he has any mags (1 that came with rifle), ammo (none), sights (it has none, he has none). These are the people who are buying them like crazy now. Never thought their "rights" would be stomped into the ground or thought about anything when the voted.
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Ha, its all fun and games until the entire country goes belly up, or at least until we loose the right to have fun.... this sht blows..

I wonder if I'd have been able to buy powder at cabelas an hour ago if the guy I voted for had won....? Prob not, doubt he could've fixed crazy any better than this guy
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crapshot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: powdahound76</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A guy at work (security guard) who is a loudmouthed lefty(proud to have voted for the "change") of course freaked out and went to buy an AR. I asked him why, since he votes for the people who are pushing for this stuff. He says, "they are going to take them away". I asked him if he has any mags (1 that came with rifle), ammo (none), sights (it has none, he has none). These are the people who are buying them like crazy now. Never thought their "rights" would be stomped into the ground or thought about anything when the voted.
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If the other guy had won the presidential election this shit wouldn't be going on.

Ha, its all fun and games until the entire country goes belly up, or at least until we loose the right to have fun.... this sht blows..

I wonder if I'd have been able to buy powder at cabelas an hour ago if the guy I voted for had won....? Prob not, doubt he could've fixed crazy any better than this guy </div></div>