Gun Show Tactics

[PRM]

Havn't seen real deals at a gun show since the late 70s. I did continue to go to them through the 80s and 90s. Aside from the beef jerky, most shows around where I am at are a joke with pretty pricy admission for what they are.

The last ten years or so - just about all my gun transactions have either been off the internet or at least found on it.

1. No attitudes to deal with

2. Prices are what they are - you want them or not

3. I like the older stuff and it is easier to find them in the condition I look for, rather than spending a fortune in gas and on admissions.

4. You do have to be careful - buy from reputable sellers with positive feedback. For high dollar items - go through an agreed on third party for inspection.

 

[armarsh]

Well from the buyer's side of the table, here are a few seller tactics that impress me at a gun show:

1. Have good products
2. Have fair prices and mark them clearly
4. Put the phone down when you have a customer
5. At least act like you want to be there, even on Sunday at 3:00 PM
6. Spare me the BS stories

Tinpig

And I would add, have a container of business cards out in a prominent location.

 

[nelson133]

I saw the title and figured it would be about how to get my wheelbarrow down the aisles, Then I realized that wasn't the subject.

 

[coyotemoon]

The guns shows around here people have LEAD and think it is GOLD. Just go to look at military surplus stuff and maybe a good deal on once fired brass.
Some guy here always has brass that is cleaned for $30 for 500.

 

[Ky Larry]

I quit going to gun shows when I figured out everything I own is trash and the rusted piles of scrap metal on the dealers tables were actually rare antiques.