Might be my last Gun Show

[scoper05]

wow very true.
i went to the tampa show this past weekend trying to sell or trade and its so true,if your buying its made of gold but if you selling there a dime a dozen.

 

[walnutred]

I don't understand what people ARE buying at gun show. Couple weeks ago there was a local show and I knew I didn't want to fool with going. However the local gunshop I deal with will always take a few guns for me on consignment. I sent a Iver Johnson 55 and a S&W 38 Safety Hammerless 3rd model. I only had $25 difference in asking price but the IJ sold rather than the S&W. They were the same caliber and roughly the same condition, who would choose a IJ over a S&W for $25!?!?!

 

[diamonback68]

They were the same caliber and roughly the same condition, who would choose a IJ over a S&W for $25!?!?!

Maybe an Iver Johnson collector is the only thing I can think of. Different stokes for different folks.

 

[The Highlander]

Went to one in Tennessee Sunday. $10 to get in! I noticed several of the "regular" guys were not at this one. Saw a lot of new folks, was really interested in nothing though.

The large booth selling socks was a first. I'm used to the tactical t-shirts and so forth, but SOCKS?

Saw a couple of overpriced Smiths, a Kimber 82 G from the CMP ($422.95 including shipping) listed for $795...and he wouldn't budge!

One guy even had a set of Ruger GP-100 takeoff grips that I wanted to put on a beater of a truck gun, he wanted $45 for them! These were the rubber grips from Lett, not the new Hogues! Dang!

I did find a neat Shooter's Ridge mag and loader for a 10/22, and some rimfire target ammo. Out the door for a total of about $60.

Not sure I'll go to the next one there, just didn't see anything worthwhile.

The Highlander

 

[ditrina]

I agree Dave. Life would be dull except for the calamity. I'm making plans for the August show, right here in town. Joe

Joe grab Diamonback68, and let me know what day....