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The dynamics of firearm selling prices reveal stark economic differences. In the United States, a Barrett rifle sells for approximately $7,500 or more. A straw purchaser might earn $1,000 to $2,000 for the effort of buying and handing over such a weapon, which appears lucrative considering the effort involved. However, once these firearms cross into Mexico, their value skyrockets—selling for between $50,000 and $60,000 due to the insatiable demand of drug cartels and their wealth.