Videos tagged with Price Gouging

This video, from GFG, discusses the current unrealistic trends in ammunition prices in America. The speaker, exhibiting an authoritative and experienced tone, warns viewers against purchasing overpriced ammunition and suggests collective action to drive prices down. The sale of Vista Outdoors to the Czech Group is also mentioned as a significant market event.

This review of the Baker Rifle, a Texas-built AR chambered in 5.56mm, highlights its surprisingly good performance and value for its price point. The instructor, experienced in high-volume testing, conducted a 1000-round review, noting only a user-induced 'super safety' issue and no actual malfunctions. The video also features a shout-out to Ammo Squared for their service in stockpiling ammunition to avoid panic buying.

This video from God Family and Guns, presented by an experienced speaker, warns consumers about escalating ammunition prices, particularly in 2025-2026. The speaker, drawing on market observations since 2019 and personal anecdotes, argues that American consumers are being overcharged compared to global markets due to a willingness to pay inflated prices. The video advises strategic purchasing rather than panic-buying at exorbitant costs, highlighting the acquisition of Vista Outdoors by the Czech Group as a factor in global pricing disparities.

The video discusses a significant increase in 9mm ammunition prices, noting a doubling in cost from January 2025 to March 2025, with further gradual increases predicted for 2026. The speaker attributes this to consumer behavior, urging buyers to "just don't buy it" to combat price hikes and prevent future shortages driven by demand.

This video from Line 45 exposes nine common gun store scams that can cost consumers hundreds of dollars. Host Sully details tactics like fake scarcity, misleading endorsements, inflated MSRPs, non-compliant 'compliant' firearms, forced ammo bundling, bogus fees, unnecessary warranties, transfer fee gouging, and fear-mongering about bans. He advises viewers to research, ask questions, and trust their instincts to avoid being exploited.

The video discusses the fluctuating prices of ammunition, noting a downward trend since late 2024, influenced by post-election consumer behavior and overproduction by manufacturers. The speaker predicts a leveling off of prices around mid-October 2025, coinciding with the seasonal increase in demand due to hunting season, and anticipates a subsequent price rise.

This discussion delves into the perceived price gouging in the firearms market, particularly concerning suppressors, and explores the economics behind firearm pricing and collector behavior. It highlights how market demand, political climate, and manufacturing costs influence prices, and touches upon the debate between firearm acquisition and the importance of professional training. The conversation also touches on the collector mentality versus practical application of firearms.

This video warns consumers against overpaying for primers due to a perceived upcoming market saturation. The speaker highlights that a new factory in Arkansas is increasing primer production, suggesting prices will fall. They advise against paying over $130/1000 for small primers and $140/1000 for large rifle primers, recommending target prices of $100-$110 and $110-$120 respectively.

This video discusses common negative experiences in gun shops, ranging from poor customer service and discriminatory practices (sexism, racism) to unethical business tactics like price gouging during market shortages. The speaker and commenters share anecdotes about uninformed staff, dismissive attitudes towards customers, and the impact of 'good old boy' culture. It highlights the importance of how businesses handle mistakes and the potential pitfalls of both large chain stores and smaller local shops.

This video warns against purchasing primers at inflated prices, citing a current market saturation due to increased production, particularly from White River Energetics. The speaker advises consumers to wait for prices to drop to reasonable levels, providing specific price points for small and large rifle primers.

This video outlines five key reasons the speaker has stopped attending gun shows. These include rampant price gouging, a significant decrease in tables selling firearms, a lack of unique or varied product selection, a negative and anxious atmosphere among attendees, and a complete absence of negotiation. The speaker suggests these issues have made gun shows a poor buying experience.

The host of God Family and Guns expresses disappointment with modern gun shows, citing price gouging, a lack of firearm vendors, limited product selection, a negative atmosphere, and the absence of negotiation as reasons for his avoidance. His long-term experience provides a critical perspective on current market trends.