Quote Originally Posted by Secondofangle View Post
I see one on GB right now with active bids Reserve Met for $2800 and another with active bids up to $3400 reserve NOT met, Buy it now is $4200.

Both have 3 prong flash hider and are SN'd under 17,000

How long has this trend been going on and where will it end? It's making me consider listing my 1973 SN 26,000 with original SN'd box and plastic bag.
That isn't panic buying, that is the collectibles market. You can buy a reproduction cheap or an original at collector prices.