It seems odd, but what did primers used to sell for in a 1000 pack? Wasn't it in the low twenties or very high teens? I don't mind spending another $10 than what something's worth, but I just can't see throwing $20 or $30 away
I just opened a box of Federal small pistol magnum primers I picked up in a box of stuff I bought from a guy getting out of reloading that were priced at $17.95, I think from 18-24 months ago. Could have bought a replacement box at the gun store yesterday on my way home for $32.95. I guess the new blue box makes them worth near double the price of the old red box...

Getting ready to open a box of CCI small pistol primers from about a year ago I paid $25 for. Box I picked up about a month ago were $34.95.
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