Found 3 today at larrysdiscount guns in Roswell, nm. Price....a disgusting $679.00!!!!! Price gouggers!!!!! But if you really want one they got 'em. Even had one in grey.
That's part of the problem if you ask me... I've made a few calls trying to get in front of one. Most are allocated and distributed to established long term dealers. Others are snatched by some (but not all) employees and resold at a much higher mark up. Simple lesson of supply and demand but don't count on perfect ethics.
Kind of like the department store employee obtaining (buying) the Tickle-Me-Elmo toy before it was ever put on the store shelf, only to be resold online to a stressed parent willing to do anything to make their kids Christmas dreams come true and perfect. Turns out, some of those department store employees were fired for taking advantage of an unfair opportunity where not everyone had the same chance.
I'll buy a PMR-30 when I have the chance but I'll be patient and happy with what I have for now and not subject myself to price gouging. Frankly, I hope those sellers that have those listed for big $$$ don't sell them anytime soon but if they do, then good for them I guess. The oil companies don't have a problem capitalizing on their investments.
I went to (2) LGS today, one said $500, the other said $350. Each has only received a few to sell with the last ones being about 6 weeks ago. I probably won't return the call on the $500 one...