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Offline SHOOTALL

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Nations Gun Show
« on: October 05, 2009, 09:54:18 AM »
I went to it this weekend . It was big by East Coast standards 1000 tables . Lots of goodies and really OK prices by todays standards . Dealt with one vendor from AZ. nice guy , long drive .
 It was the first time i have gone to that show . Can't wait until the next Military gun show there .
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Re: Nations Gun Show
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2009, 11:36:46 AM »
That would be worth the trip. There's a big one at the state fairgrounds around March in St. Paul, MN. I'd like to go to that one.
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Re: Nations Gun Show
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2009, 04:15:34 PM »
Nations Gun Show:

Been there a couple of times a few years back.
Then it wasn't to bad.
A little crowded buy you could get around and the prices weren't bad.

My wife's uncle atended this one and this is the report he gave me by phone while there.

"Now, you have to stand in line for an hour just to get in the door.
Once in you can't see a darn thing for all the people, who by the way very seldom say excuse me!
Want to look at a gun, well wedge your way in and be ready to get bumped and shoved around while trying to see what is being offered at an unbelievable price.
Since when is a post 64 Win model 94 in about 50% condition worth $495.00?
Standard Handi rifles from $295.00 to $350.00 and not all those were NIB either.
Most of the dealers aren't willing to deal anymore because there is always someone behind you from the city who is willing to pay the price to have it because it is even higher where they live or no one has it".

I am sure there are still some bargains to be had but they are getting fewer and farther between.
Until the frenzy dies down I doubt if I will be going back.

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Re: Nations Gun Show
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 02:20:56 AM »
I got there at 9am sat and walked right in . at 1 when i left it was crowded but not to much . I saw that mod 94 , it looked like the ones Walmart sold for around $100 for years and i thought the same thing .
Guess my timming was good . I plan to go back as i found som good deals on mags .
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