If you want an AR 15

[Buster]

Don't panic. Don't go over the edge-or the top.

Excellent advice, but sadly too late.

Example: I went to a semi-local gun store Friday morning to see about getting a bare AR lower to complete a 7.62x39 build. When I walked in just after they opened, no AR's of any kind on the shelves. Twenty-five people in the store already. I counted 10 people working the floor and behind the scene trying their best to wait on people. I patiently waited my turn to talk to an associate:
Me: Any lower AR receivers?
Associate: I'm sorry sir we are out but we are expected some in any day. And before you ask I can't hold or take a deposit on the ones coming in.
Me: Well, shit, I understand. Do you have any 6.5 Grendel ammo?
Associate: Sorry sir, you literally missed the last two boxes 10 minutes ago.
Me: Well, shit, I understand. Can I see that Sig 1911 Tacops in the case?
Associate: Sure. (Hands it to me)
Me: I finger f*ck it for about 30 seconds. Hand him my drivers license and say I'll take it.
Associate: I need to tell you take we are experiencing about a 45 minute wait time on your 4473 to go through.
Me: Well shit, I understand,,,I'll just look around and/or go get a cup of coffee.
Associate: Thank you sir. I really appreciate your understanding. I'll find you when you're good to go.
Me: Thanks buddy.

I looked around awhile, saw some used AR 30 round mags for 25 bucks that were 10 bucks 2 weeks a go, 3 AK's on the shelf.
I go outside to smoke. Come back in. Look around again. Holy crap! Two Remington entry-level AR15's sitting on the shelf. $1300 bucks. WoW!
About 40 minutes later I get a holler, "Mr. Buster, you are good to go!"

I pay and as I walk out the door, I look over to where the two AR's were...and they are gone.