Sellers do get ridiculously high prices for them, but there doesn't seem to be a shortage of buyers out there.

I have 3 of the 24Fs in 22H/20, 2230/20, and 30-30/20. The 24Fs with 20 gauge barrels seem heavier than the older 24Vs and those with a 12 gauge barrel are even heavier.

I wouldn't pay more than $500 for any Savage 24, except maybe a 24VC in 357MAX/20.

The Ithaca/Tikka LSA-55s are better guns and usually less expensive if you can get by with a 12/222.