The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Is it "unethical" for a gun shop to raise prices during a shortage?

chfields · January 29, 2013, 12:11 AM

This is a free market society, that means we are free to buy or not buy from whomever we choose. If the price is too high, you don't buy it. Guns and ammo are not necessities and are subject to the laws of supply and demand. How much you charge someone for your product is directly related to what someone will pay for your product. If people are willing to pay $1600 for an $800 gun, you sell it for $1600. When people stop paying, the prices will go back down.

January 29, 2013, 12:11 AM	#23
chfields Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Location: Longwood, Fl Posts: 18	This is a free market society, that means we are free to buy or not buy from whomever we choose. If the price is too high, you don't buy it. Guns and ammo are not necessities and are subject to the laws of supply and demand. How much you charge someone for your product is directly related to what someone will pay for your product. If people are willing to pay $1600 for an $800 gun, you sell it for $1600. When people stop paying, the prices will go back down. __________________ CZ 75B SA Hornady lock and load progressive press