@ Mike Galway Good points, but there still is Corporate image and PR that the companies consider. You may be exactly correct and know it. I am just trying to confirm who was 'driving' the price increase. (My 'guess' had been, it was the 'for profit' Wholesalers &/or Retailers, but I'm not familiar with the ammo industry at all, )
I don't think we saw Toilet Paper prices go through the roof. It was hard to find, but not triple the price - was it?
Was I just not paying attention to the prices because TP IS essential ;-) ?
Did your LGS confirm it was only manufacturers - or did all in the supply chain all raise their prices for higher profit% ?
Demand across the board, was driven by massive customer increases including 'orientals', 'newbies', ladies, hoarding panic & entrepreneurs.
Thanks for the expertise in helping me understand.
;-)