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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarrantula View Post
    I tried it for the last about 15 years, now everything I collected is banned and as of right now most of the money is wasted. Not a safe investment in this country right now.
    No offence, but maybe if there is enough people in the same boat who give a damn we can get enough movement to have C21 and the OIC overturned.

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    To the original question: I know some people who could sell their average everyday pre-Ruger Marlins, wood stocked Savage rifles, CZ rifles and other firearms for 2x what they paid for them on sale as little as 5 years ago.

    Ammo is easy: I have receipts here somewhere showing I bought from a different site sponsor 4 boxes (50rd) of FN 5.7x28mm for a shooting buddy (add on to my .223 order) on a 20% sale for under $100 plus GST about 5 years ago. There is none is stock most anywhere, and they list it $59.99 to $64.99 a box now.
    Last edited by Aniest; 01-28-2023 at 09:34 PM.
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    Goddamn tavor small parts complete bolt kits anyone.

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    Factory ammo is crazy money.
    It's the reason I only have 3 centrefire calibers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColdNano View Post
    I've always thought buying a Norinco CQ (Norc AR15) would've been a good "play".

    $599.99 MSRP for a $1337 buyback? You're getting around $600 profit off of each rifle. If I had my PAL back then I'd have bought 20...
    No one has seen a dime yet for their AR. I agree with what you are saying, I just can’t trust that anyone will ever make a cent off the “buy back”.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColdNano View Post
    I've always thought buying a Norinco CQ (Norc AR15) would've been a good "play".

    $599.99 MSRP for a $1337 buyback? You're getting around $600 profit off of each rifle. If I had my PAL back then I'd have bought 20...
    Who cares about 600 bucks
    My rights and freedom aren't for sale. There's no amount JT can fork over that will make me give up my ARs

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColdNano View Post
    I've always thought buying a Norinco CQ (Norc AR15) would've been a good "play".

    $599.99 MSRP for a $1337 buyback? You're getting around $600 profit off of each rifle. If I had my PAL back then I'd have bought 20...
    When and if the gov't gets around to paying out cash you can bet the $1377 indicative price for an AR won't be what's handed over for a Norinco. From a public optics perspective, which is the govt's only concern, it'll be good to underpay but never to overpay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarrantula View Post
    I tried it for the last about 15 years, now everything I collected is banned and as of right now most of the money is wasted. Not a safe investment in this country right now.
    Same

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColdNano View Post
    I've always thought buying a Norinco CQ (Norc AR15) would've been a good "play".

    $599.99 MSRP for a $1337 buyback? You're getting around $600 profit off of each rifle. If I had my PAL back then I'd have bought 20...
    Who has gotten paid? Right no one.

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    After going through the primer and powder shortage in 2007/8 I have ensured I keep a MINIMUM of 25k on each primer size. My powder collection is stored at 2 residents as I exceed storage limits as a residential dwelling. When I purchased the primers I paid $175/5000 for a total investment of $4375. The value of those primers today would be a minimum of $17,500 if I sold them for all at $140/1000. However, given the fact large rifle primers are selling for $400/1000 right now, that's $10,000 alone.

    Other notable investments inclue buying 25 sks's @ $150 a piece. 5 svt 40's @ $225 a piece. Many many crates of 7.62 x 39, 54 and 25 at well under 50% their current value. 5000 round flats of 22lr for $250 bucks or so, now worth an easy $500/5000

    Investing into guns/ammo can pay off big time but the threat of government confiscation looming over your head all of the time makes one hesitant.
    Last edited by mmcintyre1220; 01-31-2023 at 07:14 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Rambo View Post
    Who cares about 600 bucks
    My rights and freedom aren't for sale. There's no amount JT can fork over that will make me give up my ARs
    Well said!!

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