Moral dilemma on M&P shield

[chevy4wd]

So I got a call today from a dealer saying they had a M&P shield in. The issue is they want 450 for it which is about 40-50 over what they should be selling it for. Plus i would have to drive over an hour to go get it. I want one but I hate feeling like I'm being taken advantage of due to supply and demand. This is my first poll so i hope it works. What would you do?

 

[spd67]

supply and demand is what drives our economy...if you don't want to pay jacked up prices don't be an early adopter.

 

[okla1911]

Unless you HAVE to HAVE it NOW, pass. S&W's supply will catch demand....wait until post election for deals IMHO!

 

[ASP785]

I wouldn't do it. I want one too, but I can wait a few months for when prices come down.

 

[Mr10mm]

Where did you see them for around $400?

 

[piston10]

Where did you see them for around $400?

Academy sells them for $399

 

[cowzrul]

Where did you see them for around $400?

I paid $400 for mine at Sooner State Pawn when they first came out.

 

[chevy4wd]

Where did you see them for around $400?

I have had several dealers quote 386-399. Online I have seen 399-425. Problem is they are all out of stock and have waiting list 10-20 people long. I just happened to find a small town dealer without a waiting list. When I first asked how much it would be, he said something along the lines of "We'll it will depend on what they are going for when it comes in." I knew right then it could go either way.
Another dealer told me since then that S&W has not changed their pricing since the first release.

 

[Mr10mm]

Well there you go you answered your own question. I don't think they are that rare. Just the flavor of the month.

 

[ripnbst]

Yeah, wait. They aren't being dishonest, just trying to make a buck. I can guarantee they will sell it by the end of the week, even if it isn't to you.