Melbourne gunshow report

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Well, It was a gunshow. Aisles 4 ft wide, follow the signs for "more tables this way." Some folks paid for tables you can't find with a map. The nicer guns had detailed descriptions on index cards but no prices. Asking about a gun lit the "bumpkin blinker" on my forehead apparently. And there are no S&W revolvers under $500. I saw a cut down M&P or Victory (front lug gone as was most of the finish) for $395, such a deal. 60+ mi each way (some of it in driving rain). I can get much more "quality" abuse at the local Fairgrounds show. I heard one customer trying to buy a gun (WWII vintage) and the seller trying to convince him to buy a different one because it is "rarer." Is that even a word? No, I don't want a jerky sample. Last time I gave in, my insides gave out. At least bricks of .22lr are coming down, saw Wally boxes of 550 for $55. I saw everything twice, sold a holster I had 0$ in for $10 bucks and left early enough to have lunch at home. Pretty good day all in all. Joe
 
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Is this in Melbourne, Australia? If you just say, Melbourne, that's what comes to mind. Is there a Melbourne, FL?
 
Thanks Joe. I was toying with idea of going today, but convinced myself otherwise, so I won. Been there many times. Yeah, I know that place is usually cramped, but it used to be a show to get a decent deal now and then, alas no more. All the "wheeler-dealers" as far south as Miami hit that one with their gold infused guns now.
 
I'm going to the Louisville, Ky show next weekend. I assume I'm going to get the same kind of treatment. I don't intend to buy anything significant but I'm treating it as if I'm going to a museum so I can see some of the famous guns up close and personal.
 
"I'm going to the Louisville, Ky show ... I assume I'm going to get the same kind of treatment. "

Nope. It's a fine show.

Deals are there for people with cash and those that aren't afraid to make an offer, no matter what a hang tag says.

GF
 
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