Yeah, many of these guys seem to try to make back the table price on a single sale, so they sell nothing.
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Yeah, many of these guys seem to try to make back the table price on a single sale, so they sell nothing.
what brought up my question was a couple shows back, i saw a guy with a bunch of older colts and boxes talking with someone at the table, i think the dealer saw me standing by and on purposely started bullshitting with the guy - after about 5 minutes i left, thinking id catch the guy later. never did. But yes, i dont know why they waste time asking to see something when everyone knows they wont come close on price to. wearing signs might look stupid, but i think that the only way to get market value at a show.......
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Originally Posted by waffles
Last year I had Les Baer and Springfield 1911s with me to sell. This is exactly how the Baer sold-a vendor looked it over, passed and a gentleman standing off to the side approached me as I walked away. My asking price had some wiggle room and we made a deal. Another vendor ended up taking the Springfield at a price I could live with. I always hang a sign around my neck with details if I’m trying to sell at the show.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneGuy67
Time for another TANNER show weekend!
The floors are being replaced at APEX so this gets me away from the dust and noise for most of Friday while I set up tables.
Richard
I will be there Sunday morning.
Staying up in Denver for the weekend, also a friend of mine will have some tables there. GT Products LLC.
Might have to swing by. Need to pick up a couple of things from the Scentsy booth.
It's $12 now, and saw a few people mumbling and turning away due to the extra $2. Sheeeeyit I wish $2 was my worst financial choice at the gun show [ROFL2]
There's also a table with a new Ruger PC for $485 that I had real trouble turning down.
You'll like the 9mm PCC takedown. I run mine suppressed, which based on the design (well thought out) was set up to run that way w/out any needed modifications.Quote:
Originally Posted by waffles
Actually, that might be a good thing. I am amazed when I set up at a show to sell some of my collection, and people looking at my treasures, say things like:Quote:
Originally Posted by waffles
1. You take credit cards? (Well, okay, I did get a Square Reader that keeps the money about 2 weeks in case the buyer wants to back out, and then you have to provide an invoice)
2. I didn't bring any money with me. (What? I can't even respond to that - I guess they were headed to the museum)
3. I gotta sell my wall-hanger rifle that I found in the field first.
4. You have a business card and I will call you? (Well, here is my card, but this isn't the way I make a living)
5. You don't have to do a background check do you? (No, I don't, but the Dealer at the front is going to have to at your expense if you want this)
6. What is your best out the door price? (Whatever number I say, that leads to the start of a negotiation)
7. And, then after all that the response is, "Well, I just got here and need to look around, I'll be back."
Yep, love them "be-backs" with no money and all day to practice bargaining.
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I'm not saying I cant swing 12 bucks. But it is a bit much for a chance to buy something at a higher than normal price. Especially now that I have discovered the ultraweb. It's been three years since I bought anything big at the gun show. It was a impulse, novelty gun from a private seller. Mostly bought it because it because I got along with the guy. I can't argue that the market wont pay 12 bucks. It has been more popular than ever.