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Collectible gun prices have been on the rise since 1998. The prices have withstood the deflation that has occur ed in almost all the different asset classes. Only coins have stood up as well. I do denote a bit of weakness in prices now, but that may have only been a momentary summertime blip? Summer is traditionally weak for collectible sales.

Going forward if one thinks that inflation is going to be a factor in upcoming years due to the debasement of the USD and American deficit spending. Then Guns is as good a hedge against inflation as there is.

Also the BO admin has resisted making any overtures regarding guns...he may wait till the second term on that one.

As with the 92 Assault weapon ban people rushed out to buy assault weapons. After they blew their money the gun market was flat for years. I would say that after the iniatial demand in assault weapons subsides as the want is satisfied they will fall back to earth somewhat.

Really high end guns I would say will stay strong..the medium priced stuff might get a bit softer as people who can afford that level are stretched out a bit more now.

The Demographic that buys the collectable stuff is a bit older and usually has the wherewithall to keep purchasing.