Well..I use an ARR8k and have no problems, so I don't think its the gun itself. As far a some of them being in Auction I can see why because it's a great gun to Tag mobs in a huge spawn with.
I also noticed the prices on the FFs now in auction...O_O
Heck I got mine almost 2 years ago for like 92 ped buyout..and it was at almost full TT..lol
The thing with the Apartment...yeah its a nice thing to have (especially if you happen to be married to a gamerchic that likes to decorate..
) but I wouldn't consider it real must have.