dbob Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Haven't shot for a while due to busy work commitments. Went online to look at prices as I need 1000 and was just shocked at how much prices have risen. Power Blues now £200 and Power Gold £220. That's a rise of about 15%. Even budget end Eley First and Gambore Velocity are £190+ You could pick those up for £155-160 just over a year ago. Is this Brexit in action already or were prices unrealsictally low and just couldn't be sustained? Seems the days of a slab sub £160 are truly over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 It's happening all over the country. There have been several threads on this recently. My local rfd said that some manufacturers were increasing their prices up to 25% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squinting shot Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah the price went up a few months ago all my local gun shops say it's all down to brexit and the week pound and high costs of lead production. Good luck shopping about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 It is due to BMW & Mercedes raising their prices . You really cannot expect Cartridge Company employees to drive Astra's or Mondeo's ?? A bloody total rip off . Sadly it is the young working family man who will ultimately suffer , by being unable to afford to shoot . Very greedy and shortsighted by the cartridge companies. We tighten our belts and graft to afford to shoot whilst others slacken theirs to make way for the corporate dinners and over indulgence . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Those of us who are exposed to exchange rates warned against the rises many months ago ... several took heed, and several called it poppycock ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Those of us who are exposed to exchange rates warned against the rises many months ago ... several took heed, and several called it poppycock ..... And many of us stocked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Got a slab of lyalvale English sporter 28g 71/2 12bore £49 Are they cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Of course, since the announcement of the General Election, the pound has largely recovered - but will we see a commensurate drop in prices...? Will we ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Of course, since the announcement of the General Election, the pound has largely recovered - but will we see a commensurate drop in prices...? Will we ****. I was told......We don't make a lot on Cartlidges.....REALLY 🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 In 1970 I was on about the national average wage. If I spent it all on cartridges I'd get c25,000. Now, in 2017 although retired, I'm still on about the average wage and similarly I can get c75,000 of the same cartridges. Back then, the choice available was close to Hobson's but now it's wide open so the quantity my dosh gets me for a decent cartridge is c100,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I was told......We don't make a lot on Cartlidges.....REALLY I think that the Surgeon that did mine was on a few bob ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Haven't shot for a while due to busy work commitments. Went online to look at prices as I need 1000 and was just shocked at how much prices have risen. Power Blues now £200 and Power Gold £220. That's a rise of about 15%. Even budget end Eley First and Gambore Velocity are £190+ You could pick those up for £155-160 just over a year ago. Is this Brexit in action already or were prices unrealsictally low and just couldn't be sustained? Seems the days of a slab sub £160 are truly over. hello, you can shop around if you have a few RFDs near or check out just cartridges bin ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I think that the Surgeon that did mine was on a few bob ! 😂😂 that's what happens when you don't use your glasses 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Shooting was never a cheap sport but it's just got a lot more expensive. Manufacturers blame all sorts to put the prices up. Bet they don't sell as many at the current prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I was told china had driven lead prices up as they were buying loads up ! Any truth in this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 that's what happens when you don't use your glasses I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I was told china had driven lead prices up as they were buying loads up ! Any truth in this ? THAT was the story last year when the first increases took place. Mid year the price of lead plummeted and we saw some cheaper cartridges from the 'big names' in cartridges, average price was then around £150/1000. The last TWO increases have been due to, and I quote, "A triple whammy, Brexit, Lead prices and exchange rate for the pound (sterling)". If things change again (which they probably will), the latest will undoubtedly be, 'The Election' excuse ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I was told china had driven lead prices up as they were buying loads up ! Any truth in this ? No that's another one of those stories told by RFDs to customers. Lead price has been a virtual flat line since 2010 and is actually less than it was in 2008 Edited April 26, 2017 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granett Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Interested to know the barriers in place that are protecting these cartridge sellers from the competition of a free market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umney531 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Lead prices for refined lead is the highest it's ever been i work in lead refining and it's highest its ever been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granett Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 What are the barriers in place that are protecting these cartridge sellers from the competition of a free market and stopping us from all jumping on this veritable gravy train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I read about an interview with the MD of Hull cartridges explaining why the cartridge prices had escalated yet again. I could not finish the article because I ran out of Kleenex ! Edited April 26, 2017 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I read about an interview with the MD of Hull cartridges explaining why the cartridge prices had escalated yet again. I could not finish the article because I ran out of Kleenex ! That's disgusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Edited April 26, 2017 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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