CDNN sent me an email today and has Federal Auto Match 40 gr for just under $.10/rd, also some Thunderbolt and American Eagle.
My LGS charges accordingly based on what his distributor charges him. He doesn't "jack up" prices to stay current with what other shops might be asking.
Using Auto Match (325 rounds per box) as an example, bought a box several months ago when he had some, for (IIRC) $19 a box. I'd seen it going for much more at other shops. One shop wanted almost $30 back then, which is about what CDNN wants now?
Last week I stopped by my favorite place. He had gotten some AM in and I bought two boxes for $35 total, including tax. Which is actually a bit less than AM was selling for at Walmart over two years ago (think it was $18.95 then).
So that's how I tend to do things these days. If I luck into something I want at a decent price, I buy it. If they're still demanding inflated prices, it stays where found.
There was a time when I went thru four or five boxes of Auto Match each winter. Can do that now, at least this year.
If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.
