Was in the neighborhood gun store today with the family, doing a little post-chirstmas sale shopping, and the owner was arguing with a AR-15 seller: seller wanted $2000 cash, telling store owner they were "going like hotcakes and he could get $2500 easy!" Store owner said: "You want that much, sell it online" Seller: "I keep getting flagged on Craigslist!" Owner: "Use Gunbroker" Seller: "What?"
It was laughable.
Then store owner got my attention: "My customers know what they're buying and selling, they're responsible folks, I like selling and buying from them, and I do NOT gouge them or I'd be out of business tomorrow. So, I can offer you fair market for a used AR, which I will sell tomorrow for fair retail value, or you can sell it online." The gun owner left in a huff, angry he wasn't getting quick cash--in his mind double what he paid for it and what he thought it was worth.