I have felt the same way many times myself... of course I never pay attention to myself thank goodness. Mike is right though. There are some good deals around. Although has anyone else noticed, some of the people selling on gun auction sights really do not know the going market rate for their model rifle. They think they should get what they paid for it and then some. That's all fine, but it's not going to sell your rifle too fast. And the trouble is I can buy it new in the store for less then they want.

I was talking to a fellow this weekend that came across a Knight Wolverine 209 with the 26" barrel and I forget what model scope mounted on it(I think he said a Tasco) with quick release mounts to boot. He was looking around an area pawn shop and there it was hanging on the wall. He got the whole thing for $150.00. I told him I thought he got a good deal. He called me wanting to know what to shoot out of it so I gave him a few load suggestions. So check them pawn shops. People had to get cash to pay taxes you know...