Gun shows STILL closed

[gnappi]

Since retiring in ~2016 I've gotten much more involved in shooting again, but my going to gun shows never stopped being a source of entertainment and finding new products.

Then COVID struck (me personally as it happens I had a VERY minor case) and I thought the shows being closed would save me money but... The LGS and online dealers have gotten whatever I may have saved.

I'm guessing I'm not alone not only in online / local purchase increases, or in wanting the shows to re-start :-)

[sqlbullet]

This has actually be great for me.  The work from home schedule combined with the moratorium on travel for my job has actually allowed me to shoot my guns regularly.  I figured out a year or two ago I buy so many as catharsis for not shooting them, so my purchased overall are way down.

[gadabout]

Well one of my gun shows was going on yesterday and I bought a Walther p38 never fired all complete with box, brushes, manual. Never shot except I might shoot it today.  Craig

[gnappi]

I'll be willing to bet that dealers who are primarily involved in the gun show end of the business will be looking to move some inventory. It may be a good time to have waited with cash on hand!

[Kenk]

I've been thinking the same thing 😀

[gadabout]

I mostly buy from guys walking around with signs or if they have a gun with them I will approach and ask if it's for sale. Once bought I move it to my car. The dealers have more knowledge than me when it comes to price and they don't budge much. I will say sometimes during hard times I see prices drop all over the show. I usually just buy reloading supplies from the dealers but buy 90 percent from the internet. Powder and primers I get locally with no hazmat involvement.  Craig

[gnappi]

Well, there's a big show in West Palm Beach (Florida) this weekend. I've been saving for a new toy, maybe even a 10. 

[dryflash]

Went to the funshow  last Friday, 3 day show.

First one in my AO since Fed.



Found some primers and powder and misc stuff.