I just looked on Lipseys website and .35 Whelen #1's are over $1800 msrp!!! I just bought one last month for $868 from Bud's! Did Christmas come again when I wasn't looking?

I think they sold out and now the prices are whatever someone will pay. I looked on GB and you could get them for the same price you paid, and someone on there had over 100 available. Their stock dwindled quickly, and as soon as those were gone, the prices jumped up about $300-$400.

Maybe it means they come with better wood, now

Mine came with real nice wood.

Whittaker's still has them for $879.99

"Only 3 left in stock"

https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/874

I noticed that too, last month $800 now $$$$.

Remember the old chinese proverb

you snooze you lose!