The market charges how much people are willing to pay. In this case, Kel Tec stuff sells out almost immediately (if it isn't all purchased ahead of time on waiting list). Gun sellers simply can't keep them in stock, they sell so fast.
The Sub 2000 isn't "overpriced", because something is "overpriced" when it is too expensive to sell. The only question is "How much am I willing to pay specifically for the feature of a gun that folds"? For some, that sort of functionality is worth more than for other people.
Personally, I am happy that companies like Kel Tec are willing to manufacture a version for the Canadian market, even if overpriced. Better an expensive Kel Tec, than something like the Hi-Point carbine where the manufacturer won't even consider making a unrestricted Canadian version.
O, I know they will charge what people will pay. And, yes a folding rifle is a great idea thats why I wanted one. I also realize that that feature is worth more to some then other but, you are missing what I'm trying to say. I would have payed the $700 for it in a second. But, the rifle is a piece of s**t. I have read countless reports of the front sight failing and coming loose, the barrel being misaligned from the factory causing you not to be able to sight it in, as well as other problems and failures. And, on top of that it is double the price point here in Canada that it was designed for. It makes me mad to know Keltec would pawn such a flawed design on us and makes me wonder about the company and their other products. Both on the market now and not yet released(ie. KSG). Also, why are they letting them sell it to us for so much? The markup on an RFB is nowhere near this. The other thing I cant understand is why so many keep buying this thing even with all the bad reports? Its like a frigging IPHONE 4. lol.
1. Cool gun. What is it?
2. Its a Keltec Sub 2000
1. O, ok. How does it shoot?
2. Not so well. I cant seem to get it on target.
1. Why not?
2. Not enough sight adjustment.
1. O, really?
2. Yeah, they put the barrel on crooked from the factory.
1. O, why dont you send it back?
2. Distributor wont warranty guns that wont sight in and they have no repair center in Canada.
1. O, ok?
2. Well how much was it?
1. $700
2. Woo, isnt that a little pricey? It is mainly plastic isnt it? And, I thought I saw it in the US for only $300.
1. Yeah, but I really wanted it cuz it folds.
2. What? It folds?
1. Yeah, sure does.
2. So let me get this straight. These guns frequently have quality control issues like not being able to sight in, the distributer is being a ####, its a pain to get warranty work done anyways because theres no repair center here, and it is overpriced and poorly built?
1. Thats right.
2. But it folds?
1. Yes
2. Ok, Where do I by one?
To each their own I guess
