First off, let me say that I feel just about everything at the Firing Line is overpriced. Sneakerd will probably be along to stand up for the place shortly.

Anyhow, I think people ordering firearms direct from the distributors and having them transferred through an FFL is becoming pretty common these days and is really cutting in to the profits of the gun dealers. I'm not surprised to see them raising their transfer fees to try to keep their business in the black. They really aren't there to serve you or do you any favors. They are there to make money. We, as consumers, want the best deal possible but the dealers are looking to maximize their profits. Finding that middle ground is the ideal situation.

For what it's worth, last I checked Rapid Fire Bunker was still doing transfers for $15.