CapnMac
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Well, that can be a "thing," too.Gun shows seem slimey
As reputable dealers quit buying into a promoter's shows the empty tables get filled up with ever-less reputable dealers. So, the shows get worse, rather than better.
Also, it's harder to get really good dealers to go to rural shows, hard to justify spending a weekend in Podunk to watch a bunch (maybe) of tire kickers who still think expensive revolvers are $50 and all ammo only costs about 1¢ per round. (My hat is off to the folk willing to drive to 75-100 table shows in VFW and Legion halls all over doing an honest business.)
If you go to a show, and it's awful, take a moment to note the promoter. Then, avoid that promoter. This is more important in cities and urban areas, where the same venue may host several promoters' shows.