Prices are getting stupid

Erocksmash said:
I would have to agree sir ... one of my local shows has a big company that "sponsors" the show... this past weekend as in a week ago they were telling people "no private sales!"... come to find out they want everyone to go threw them buy low sell high all whilst being rude and telling you what you selling is junk... it's a shame because I'll no longer attend that show. It's really sad. We are the last of a dying breed :(
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You must be talking about the shows put on by Shoot Straight? They put on some of the shows in the Miami Dade and Broward area. I live in south Broward and the only decent show for me is in West Palm Beach at the Fair Grounds by a different promoter . It is about 55 miles from me, but worth the extra drive.
The best show in Florida is the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club show put on 3 times a year. They have them in January, April and September. The January date is the best of the 3. Long drive for me at about 225 miles.
 
Bushytale said:
You must be talking about the shows put on by Shoot Straight? They put on some of the shows in the Miami Dade and Broward area. I live in south Broward and the only decent show for me is in West Palm Beach at the Fair Grounds by a different promoter . It is about 55 miles from me, but worth the extra drive.
The best show in Florida is the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club show put on 3 times a year. They have them in January, April and September. The January date is the best of the 3. Long drive for me at about 225 miles.
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Yep exactly who I'm talking about ... never herd of that Lakeland show ... I think I'll attend that one here in January
 
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The little gun show around here is hit or miss. Mostly miss, but last Sunday I was looking at a 2" model 10 no dash from a guy I've delt with in the past, and a very late 6" pre-model 10. Both guns were very nice condition, no boxes or anything, but clean. Prices on both of them weren't that crazy far off.

But as luck would have it, a friend from work showed up with the 631 kit gun that I made an offer for a year and a half ago. He had finally caved in and I wasn't missing that chance. So neither of the 10s went home with me, my gun budget isn't deep enough for two guns from one show.

So some times you just never know what might end up at a show.
 
Bushytale said:
You must be talking about the shows put on by Shoot Straight? They put on some of the shows in the Miami Dade and Broward area. I live in south Broward and the only decent show for me is in West Palm Beach at the Fair Grounds by a different promoter . It is about 55 miles from me, but worth the extra drive.
The best show in Florida is the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club show put on 3 times a year. They have them in January, April and September. The January date is the best of the 3. Long drive for me at about 225 miles.
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I refer to them as Khalid's Three Ring Circus. I avoid shoot straight shows and usually go to the Two Guys and Patriot Production shows. Fort Myers has the Fort Myers Gun, Knife, Civil War & Militaria Show that comes up periodically at the Araba Temple Shrine and is usually pretty good. This past weekends show was the first Florida Gun Expo show I went to. I haven't been to the Lakeland show in a while, but a while back, I brought up the idea that it would be a good place to meet up with fellow Floridians like the Ohio bunch does. If anybody else is up for it, we could plan on meeting at the big show in January.
 
tlawler said:
I refer to them as Khalid's Three Ring Circus. I avoid shoot straight shows and usually go to the Two Guys and Patriot Production shows. Fort Myers has the Fort Myers Gun, Knife, Civil War & Militaria Show that comes up periodically at the Araba Temple Shrine and is usually pretty good. This past weekends show was the first Florida Gun Expo show I went to. I haven't been to the Lakeland show in a while, but a while back, I brought up the idea that it would be a good place to meet up with fellow Floridians like the Ohio bunch does. If anybody else is up for it, we could plan on meeting at the big show in January.
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That sound great I would be up for that
 
I make a difference between asking prices and selling prices.

Seems the asking prices are getting stupider and stupider.

Since O ain't the Pres no more, selling prices seem more reasonable.

Yet potential sellers seem to forget there's a (R) in the White House now.
 
Narragansett said:
Reasonable. 900 might be a stretch, but a like new 499 should be yours:)
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Thought it was only fair to throw in the higher price one also, To tell the whole story. I sold a very close to new 28-2 on here for I think 625.00 not long ago without a box or docs so there might be someone paying $900 for the whole package, but not me.:D

Also saw a $700 K22 OD in pretty nice condition. Non original grips on it.

There are cool guns to be found still its just you have to sort through a lot more plastic and ARs.
 
Gun Shows in Atlanta have been disappointing at best for the past few years. Total waist of time.
 
In my area it is free parking and 1 or 2 dollar admission. Very few good revolvers are out there though.
 
I've seen in the gun world when something reaches an astronomical price, people lose interest and the sellers sit on it forever. Most buyers want to feel like they paid a fair price, and the best deals are when both parties are happy. The average hardworking family man shouldn't spend more than a week's pay for a truck/user gun.
 
Most of you guys have it all wrong. A gun show is NOT for selling guns. It is drinking beer and shooting the bull with friends. Most of the time exhibitors are away from their tables and taking in the show. Running around to see what others are bringing in. I know this to be a fact as I did shows like the old Great Western in Pomona, CA. and the Big Reno show. At Reno, I spent most of my time at the slots, while my table was covered up. Could care less if I sold a gun. Also met old friends at the shows, and it was catch up time. All my buying was done on exhibitor only day. Some really good deals from exhibitors looking for some cash early on.
I too have seen a lot of junk at these shows, and it was still there the next show. Some of these guns were on a first name basis with the sellers.
I am handicapped now so I no longer do shows. I reley completely on Guns America where I have bought several guns at good prices. Phooey on auctions. Big Larry
 
larryofcc said:
Most of you guys have it all wrong. A gun show is NOT for selling guns. It is drinking beer and shooting the bull with friends. Most of the time exhibitors are away from their tables and taking in the show. Running around to see what others are bringing in. I know this to be a fact as I did shows like the old Great Western in Pomona, CA. and the Big Reno show. At Reno, I spent most of my time at the slots, while my table was covered up. Could care less if I sold a gun. Also met old friends at the shows, and it was catch up time. All my buying was done on exhibitor only day. Some really good deals from exhibitors looking for some cash early on.
I too have seen a lot of junk at these shows, and it was still there the next show. Some of these guns were on a first name basis with the sellers.
I am handicapped now so I no longer do shows. I reley completely on Guns America where I have bought several guns at good prices. Phooey on auctions. Big Larry
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I agree. Shows anymore for me have become more of a social outing. At the smaller local shows, I always run into several people I know and we catch up. I'm kind of a loner and not on social media, so it's really the only chance I have to see some of them. I know most of the vendors, at least by sight, and most of them at least recognize me as someone that's talked to them several times over the years. I usually find something I need when digging through all the holster and mag bins and parts bins. I'll usually stop by merlin's table for half an hour and talk S&W's with him and check out all the guns that people bring to him to look at. The man's an absolute S&W encyclopedia!
I used to go with my kids because 16 and under are free, but the older two are off at college and my two teenagers at home are kind of bored by it now(they still love to shoot, though!)

I'm looking forward to the Lakeland show in January if we can set up a Florida forum members meeting. I haven't been to that show in a long time; it used to be the best Florida show south of the panhandle IMO. I'll ask the mods how to set up a thread so we can get a roster going.
 
Not so bad. I've got an not so old 64 Smith and Wesly, I'm selling for $2000, as a truck gun. Another $1000 and I'll throw in the old truck as well. I gave $1500 for the truck and $400 for the gun, but I've used it and I am related to Noah from the Bible. PM me for any takers.

***(This is a joke)***
 
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Around here, plastic sells and steel (especially revolvers) gather dust on store shelves, even at good prices.
 
Dieseltech56 said:
I'll keep going to gun shows as long as they are around. I have guns in the safe that you couldn't dream of finding at your LGS
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I have been to a show in Pittsburg last year in late summer and that was awesome. That said: I stop by far and wide LGSs in the middle of nowhere in flyover country when I travel for work and you will never believe what can be found. Plus money goes a long way sometimes. If there is nothing there they will pinpoint me to the best BBQ place in the middle of nowhere.
 
Spending around $1,000 on any excellent condition s&w n frame I think is worth it. Finding any s&w n frame for sale here is rare. Seems in the past everyone is hoarding them. The plastic offerings has loosened up the grip on revolvers lately. Why isn't the s&w magnum revolvers right up there price wise with the colt python and other snake guns? Forget the prices of the old days there long gone. Some may show up cheap at times. We don't get much for a $1,000 today.

Remember to put on your poker face when looking at guns. Haggle the prices. Sometimes it pays not to be frugal if you really want it.

Higher prices aren't stupid the s&w revolvers are finally getting there just do.

Look at the surplus military guns, they were dirt cheap and a hoot to shoot. Then the prices became a roller coaster ride, then on certain models the prices climbed. We're going to see this repeat it with s&w.
 
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I haven't been to a show in years. The last two I went to were full of plastic and Jewelry... even the local shops don't have much in the way of older stuff, all new retail priced stuff.
 
Are any of you Florida guys headed to the Tampa show this weekend? I've never made any of the Tampa shows and was wondering if it's worth the 1 hour trip to attend it. I've hit the last two shows recently in Port Charlotte and North Port and was disappointed in both. How many tables at the Tampa show for you guys who have attended in the past?
 
I think it's worth it even when it seems dull and far fetched to find anything. You still find hidden gems.
 
250sav said:
Are any of you Florida guys headed to the Tampa show this weekend? I've never made any of the Tampa shows and was wondering if it's worth the 1 hour trip to attend it. I've hit the last two shows recently in Port Charlotte and North Port and was disappointed in both. How many tables at the Tampa show for you guys who have attended in the past?
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The Tampa show is pretty big, I would estimate about 450-500 tables. It is one of the Shoot Straight sponsored events and their tables usually account for at least 40% of the total. It's not a bad show, but I just don't like giving up a whole day of my weekend to go. It's pretty much the same show they will have in Ft. Myers, with the exception of different local dealers.
 
BigBill said:
Spending around $1,000 on any excellent condition s&w n frame I think is worth it. Finding any s&w n frame for sale here is rare. Seems in the past everyone is hoarding them. The plastic offerings has loosened up the grip on revolvers lately. Why isn't the s&w magnum revolvers right up there price wise with the colt python and other snake guns? Forget the prices of the old days there long gone. Some may show up cheap at times. We don't get much for a $1,000 today.

Remember to put on your poker face when looking at guns. Haggle the prices. Sometimes it pays not to be frugal if you really want it.

Higher prices aren't stupid the s&w revolvers are finally getting there just do.

Look at the surplus military guns, they were dirt cheap and a hoot to shoot. Then the prices became a roller coaster ride, then on certain models the prices climbed. We're going to see this repeat it with s&w.
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Well, I have gotten 8 N frames off this site in the last couple years. Many by placing an ad in the WTB section.

Frankly I see S&W revolvers as a poor investment with exception for very fine pieces. Boomers own the majority of these, and have the discretionary money to do so. The new generation wants cheap black plastic and lots of shots. I just see the market softening long term. Maybe not in my lifetime, but eventually.

As for the military guns. I remember before 1968 buying 1917 enfields delivered to your door for 7.00. 1.00 more for special selection. I have one now that I would not sell for less than 1200.00. But , it is unaltered excellent full military. They are climbing in value, because people made sporting guns out of them, creating a demand for unaltered pieces
 
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