Question on gun show in your area

[mmppres]

Well Sarge wife came up with a new one today right out of the blue old guy said 20.00 for a Mitchell 300 fishing real was 10.00 too much an her reply was she would buy every one he could find for 10.00 all day .long. It was wonderful watching him stand there with his mouth open an stomp off with out a word. Had to buy her nice dinner on way home

[Neal Myers]

I don't remember where I learned it, but I grew up being told: If you are looking at someone's merchandise & you think it's priced too high, or the condition is too poor, you just put it down, say "thank you" to the seller, & walk away. It's called "common courtesy".

I think gun shows vary by region. On the East Coast, I see mostly dealers, & prices are high. Many guns are priced well over the maximum paid on Gunbroker. But, I can see wanting to hold a gun in your hands rather than hope that a seller's photos are complete. So, I understand that. For new guns, sales depend on what the seller displays; hard to find models are seldom seen. Some dealers have unrealistic prices for used guns. I mean, if you carry 50 guns to 20 shows a year for 3 or 4 years without selling > 2 or 3, doesn't that mean that your asking prices are too high? I think every seller needs to realistically evaluate his business model.

Neal

[mmppres]

weLL most people want top dollar but they alos will deal if you are reasonable. the guys with the thousand dollar jems an a differnet story but even they will bend too

[Sarge]

Well Sarge wife came up with a new one today right out of the blue old guy said 20.00 for a Mitchell 300 fishing real was 10.00 too much an her reply was she would buy every one he could find for 10.00 all day .long. It was wonderful watching him stand there with his mouth open an stomp off with out a word. Had to buy her nice dinner on way home

Yep, I've done that myself. It is lovely to watch the stupid expression on some faces!
Sarge

[mmppres]

did small show this week end was only about 100 tables sold a enfield dp for 150.00 am a enfield No3 410 action an barrel for 120.00 so i can not complain about sales did loose a butt plate an abox of bullet heads to sticky hands but thats expected.
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[Brian Dick]

Welcome to the real world. There are plenty of jerks on both sides of the tables. I quit working most shows in December 2007 including the SCACA shows here in South Carolina where I was on the board of directors for ten years. I have plenty of work to do right here and it seemed to me to be the same old tire kicking crowd show after show. I DO understand folks are looking for the deal of the century. Aren't we all? It's just the world we live in I reckon. I try to keep a good attitude at shows, hopefully break even and call it public relations. I do shut down on folks who stuff mobile phones in my face and tell me they can get the same thing cheaper somewhere else. If that's the case, why are they wasting my time? Anyhow, I fear it's just going to get worse as there's very little honor in our selfish world anymore. See you at Knob Creek next week!!!

Brian

[enfield303t]

Where I live gun shows have proven to be both good and bad. The real frustrating part is that most fairly priced articles sell amongst the "dealers" during set up and that is very frustrating as they usually put in on their table after raising the price. Now there is nothing to stop this however it is a part of what happens that now makes me attend fewer shows than what I did previously.

I have bought some guns at shows, never got a bargain IMO but have paid a reasonable price and I don't mind that at all. I do find too often the same dealers with the same highly overpriced guns show after show which I guess means they are waiting for that "sucker born every minute" scenario David Hannum told us about.

There is a show in Lumby BC, small but great folks live in that area and we always attend to support their club. Have purchased items at that show and usually there are decent prices on items.

I never insult anyone selling, I look and if reasonable will pay their price, however when I see something overpriced IMO I just walk away. I have no problem with anyone making a reasonable profit, just no way am I going to contribute to someone taking that vacation to Hawaii on my dollar.

I do hope to visit a US show and droll over all the items you can own compared to us Canadians.

[Brian Dick]

Come on out to Knob Creek next weekend. It can be a mudhole or dustbowl, cold or hot, there's no telling. That's the "Aura of the Creek". Folks from all over the world attend and if you like military weapons, you should attend at least once!

[mmppres]

Thanks for the invite Brian if i had the money i would drive down just to watch had along time friend go before he passed an said it was best time he ever had. thank you agian

[Trap4570]

The gun shows in my area are attended by folks traveling in from different states and face motel, food and other costs. Some vendors do the shows to suppliment their income. I have observed prices all over the place, but I never tell a vendor he is to high on price. I'll make an offer and either they accept or not. I have seen the types that like to confront the vendors and that word usually gets around. However, I have seen the same attitudes at the auto parts store. Dealing with the public is a challenge for sure.