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12/28/2004 8:39:36 AM EDT
I'm looking for my first AK and have been doing a lot of research lately. I keep seeing (new) AKs on the internet for $275-$350. I've checked the local gun shops in Las Vegas and the cheapest WASR-10 I've found was $450. One stores prices started at $550 and went up! None of the guns I've looked at had a milled receiver, they were all stamped. Other than greed, is there any other reason the prices would be this high? I don't mind paying a bit more if the quality is there, I just don't want to get ripped off.
12/28/2004 9:29:52 AM EDT
[#1]
Overhead for the cost of running a store, instead of direct shipping from a wholesale warehouse.

IE., the diffrence between retail and wholesale prices.
12/28/2004 11:10:53 AM EDT
[#2]
gunshow wasr's are $289 (fixed stock) to $359 (folder) in my area. check out your local gunshows or mail order one in to an internet friendly ffl.
12/28/2004 11:20:38 AM EDT
[#3]
Guns in Nevada are always higher than the rest of the world. It sucks but what can you do. I was looking at a Springfield Mil-spec .45 awhile back and the shops in Reno started at $450 plus taxs.
got it off gunbrokers for $415 delievered and transfer. I dont pay for background checks (CCW). If you can find a shop that wont rape you for transfer, buy it off the net.  Just read the guys feedback and make sure hes on the up and up.
12/28/2004 11:25:25 AM EDT
[#4]
$ 450 for a WASR-10? I think I paid $ 325-350 for my SAR-1 and that was off the shelf at a gun store.
12/28/2004 1:48:32 PM EDT
[#5]
NO-Ban WASR-10s should not cost over $400 ANYWHERE...

"Cheaper-Than-Dirt" here in Fort Worth, Texas sells no-ban WASRs for $399, and that's a generally expensive store.

Get one from Atlantic or elsewhere on-line.

www.atlanticfirearms.com/rifles/ak47/ak47.html
12/28/2004 1:55:05 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
gunshow wasr's are $289 (fixed stock) to $359 (folder) in my area. check out your local gunshows or mail order one in to an internet friendly ffl.



Ohio must be a blessed state- AK's don't go for less than $400 for a Post Ban in this neck of the woods, and usually there are only 2 or 3 at the BIG shows
12/28/2004 2:15:25 PM EDT
[#7]
Damn, DAWG, That really sucks.

Come on down to Texas and we'll fix you up with an AK, 1000 rounds of ammo and a case of beer for $400.

The tailgate shooting platform and empty beer can targets are free...
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