What are reasonable prices now?This is a discussion on What are reasonable prices now? within the AR Talk forums, part of the Long Gun Talk category; I've seen Colt complete uppers for $950, LMT's for $850.
I see stripped lowers for $280 on gunbroker.
WTF is up with this? *sigh* Guess ...
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12-23-2008, 08:43 PM
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What are reasonable prices now?
I've seen Colt complete uppers for $950, LMT's for $850.
I see stripped lowers for $280 on gunbroker.
WTF is up with this? *sigh* Guess I should probably wait 'til they (hopefully) go down.
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12-23-2008, 08:48 PM
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Don't even look at gun broker. You'll probably pay twice as much for a t-shirt with a gun on it 
Most distributors are still selling at "normal" prices, or haven't raised them too much. I ordered a RRA complete upper in November, and it's already here...and I paid the normal price, not the inflated one.
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12-23-2008, 08:54 PM
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well its going to be pretty tough to find a stripped lower for under $160
boy am i glad i bought my two CMMG lowers for $125 a month before the election
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12-23-2008, 08:56 PM
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Joey, you ordered straight up from RRA?
hmm ... I might have to consider building from the "ground up."
edit:
uhm ... CMMG. Whats a decent upper config? I'm thinking 14.5" + a nifty hider. Maybe M4 upper? $50 cheaper 
Should I order it w/handguards or just order the guards online???
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12-23-2008, 08:59 PM
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Yeah...well, my FFL did. Also ordered a few stipped lowers (I think Mega and Stag?), those are still a ways out...and a Stag upper is still MIA.
I won't say for sure that you'll get yours as soon, but RRA shipped that upper half about 4 months before they said they were. So either everyone is vastly over stating wait times, or I got lucky and ordered it before it got too bad.
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12-23-2008, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAz3D
I've seen Colt complete uppers for $950, LMT's for $850.
you must be looking on the EE on ar15.com 
Glad I bought my 2 Colt 6920 uppers last year for $550 with carry handle and $500 for one without.
Also picked up my LMT upper last year complete for $435 
I see stripped lowers for $280 on gunbroker.
WTF is up with this? *sigh* Guess I should probably wait 'til they (hopefully) go down. |
WTF is up ? Panic buying and supply/demand. What is left is commanding HIGH prices.
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12-23-2008, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joeywhat
I won't say for sure that you'll get yours as soon, but RRA shipped that upper half about 4 months before they said they were. So either everyone is vastly over stating wait times, or I got lucky and ordered it before it got too bad.
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It sounds like the standard CYA time frame. They give you an insane wait time then when they catch up and it's earlier than they promised, you are happy!!! I'm a service tech and we do that sometimes to "soften" the wait time on some of our projects. BTW I agree prices are crazy right now...hopefully it'll calm down soon!!!
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12-23-2008, 09:07 PM
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Check out essential arms. You can get a stripped lower for less than $90, and an LPK for $65.
catalog2-3
It will take a few weeks before they ship it, but unless you can find somebody who's got one on the shelf, you're going to be waiting, no matter WHO you order from.
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12-23-2008, 09:08 PM
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I dont mind the wait ...
What're the thoughts on order from the CMMG site?
Is essential arms a decent make for a stripped & LPK?
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12-23-2008, 09:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAz3D
I dont mind the wait ...
What're the thoughts on order from the CMMG site?
Is essential arms a decent make for a stripped & LPK?
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They make a good product. No idea on their wait time. Call 'em up and see.
Just pick a roll mark you like, and order one. If a given roll mark is worth the extra money to you, go for it. Otherwise, just order whatever you can get the best price on, and find a different hobby to keep you distracted for the next couple of months.
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