Yeah well, if you look around, you can find really nice prices. Also, not every single thing has to be sold at absolute rock bottom prices or else it's a ripoff. It might cost a little extra, but paying an extra $150 on an AK or an extra $40 on a Mosin does not automatically mean that you're getting skinned alive. Being educated and not bringing too much spending money does wonders for buying at gun shows. If you want some stuff and only have $300 to spare, then only bring $300. Try to talk some people down on their prices. I have a suspicion that some of the ludicrously high prices on certain guns such as $700 Mini 14's has to do with people who probably go there without intending to sell anything. The people who actually want to sell are helpful and willing to negotiate on prices. I've been able to talk some people to go maybe about 10% lower or higher than they originally wanted. Of course, the biggest plus to going to a gun show is that you are allowed to pick up and inspect the merchandise, unlike when you buy online and just have the seller's word for it.
