This weekend huh? Might as well, weather's supposed to suck.
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This weekend huh? Might as well, weather's supposed to suck.
I haven’t been in a few years, but to me, Tanner means two things: Beanie Babies and jerky! (Insert sarcastic emoji) That said, I think I may go since my Garand could use a reasonably priced bayonet and maybe an ammo belt for the clips.
Yippie!
One positive note:
It probably won't conflict with other shows like Christmas Decorations or Happy Bakers.
Well, we are all set up and ready for Saturday!
I did note some different faces/tables/vendors setting up.
Richard
For about four seconds I thought about going to look around and maybe pick up a couple of small things.
Then I came to my senses and decided I’ll just order what I want online and save myself the hassle.
I'll be there looking for new old stuff.
Will be there today helping a friend. Got a couple of 1911s and a revolver I want to move.
How is it?
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Originally Posted by mahabali
Pretty boring. Same serial numbers i see every time.
Way more open tables and non-gun tables this time- sunglasses, rastafarian pot leaf crap, nutritional supplements...
One longtime ammo vendor said he is probably doing one or two more shows then calling it quits.
Funny thing is last month they overflowed into the back area.
It was a pleasure to meet you today while looking at your WWII British holsters.Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
Today I had the pleasure of meeting several forum members!Quote:
Originally Posted by .455_Hunter
We sold a few bayonets for the M1 rifle and 1903 Springfield.
I found a ROMAK 1 that I could not pass up!
I missed a real good M1938 Carcano and Czech 1924 Mauser.
This has been one of the better TANNER shows I have attended lately.
We have restock going back on Sunday to replace some of what we have sold.
Richard
Well, the wife has some stuff she wanted to do with friends today so against my better judgment I headed to the show. Mostly just to get out of the house.
If anyone else is going to be here when they open I’d be happy to buy you a cup of coffee.
Agree yesterday was the best I've seen in a while. Not just lots of traffic, but they were buying. And there were quite a few open tables at the start of the show. I noticed 6 on the south side, but then ended up filling some of them with t-shirt and other non-gun vendors. Definitely less gun-related tables.Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
Glad the show is being productive for you folks!
Tanner gun show this weekend!
Plan on going Saturday afternoon, might bring along my Baer UTC if the guy looking at it Friday passes. Haven’t been to the last couple.
So, I've been to a few Tanner's over the years and I think I may be missing something. I love being able to look a ton of different firearms, check some things out in person but they most always carry an extensive price tag. First one that I went to I was looking for a spam can, found a great price on it. Second time around, four times the price and only two of them at the show. It seems though no matter with all the zapping going on and some curmudgeon types manning stuff that even the Army Surplus basement would reject, I still have a draw to go. I was kind of curious for those of you that do go, what is it you're hoping to find? Any good tips on managing the experience effectively? Just might go this weekend, depends on how it all goes.
Wear good shoes, take cash, rub Vick's Vaporub under your nose so the smell from all those that don't take baths/showers won't overpower you (only half joking), the food generally sucks so eat before you go or pick up some snacks from the Mountain Man table, try to look past all the non-gun crap, make a few rounds. If you see something you really like at a price you can handle get it, otherwise most of the time someone else will.
Most of the stuff is new and everything you can get online or at a local shop for better prices. I like S&W revolvers so anything made pre-mim and pre-lock gets my interest and sometimes, with cash in hand, I've gotten some good/fair deals. It all depends on what you like.
There may be a more subdued feel to this one with the death of the Adams County Deputy-in addition to the private security it's not uncommon for deputies to be there as well.
The big motorcycle show/swap meet is going on this weekend so it might lessen the crowds at the gun show. Maybe.
Doc, I had been long looking at getting my first revolver and I've settled on wanting to look at the 686. So two quick questions, would the older be better in it's case, and what would I look for as far as finding an age range of the gun?
I'm definitely of the "older is better" club. I have a no dash 4" 686 my late father bought new in Sept. of 1981 (box, all papers, even his original receipt), used it to teach both my sons how to shoot a handgun. It's generally felt the -4 is the pinnacle of the 686 guns but I'd be happy with any of the no dash up to the -4 engineering change. The model number is inside the yoke section of the frame when you open the cylinder if you didn't know. I'd expect to pay around $750+ for a nice example depending if it has the box, documents and tools. You can look at the completed auctions on Gunbroker to see what they've actually sold for but it can also depend on the section of the country.
I appreciate the knowledge shared, greatly. I'll keep my eyes open
Went today, have an old friend-retired leo-that usually has a few nice items and enjoy catching up with. Met a very decent gentleman that ended up buying my Les Baer. Got to meet Teufel and wander around a bit more. Only saw one gun that I was semi-interested in (S&W 629) but not enough to make an offer.
Outside of that it was all the same old stuff. I guess not much buying was going on as the background check for my buyer only took about 5 minutes-that was just before 12:30p.
I may wander up there tomorrow, more to look at stuff than to buy
I guess the older dude that sold Garands at the shows that was on the north west side of the show died. Too bad as I had planned to get a couple from him this year. He always had the two vertical rotating racks. stocked full of them.
I got a nice preban AR, my friend bought a 1911. Not a bad show.
North west side of the show?Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC88-93
Is that near the "housewares" department?
I hear they have a new type of vegetable peeler out for sale!
Richard
I'm tired, its late and I dont get the joke or the reference. The show floor is a square it has four sides that can be referenced by cardinal directions. as in North West corner..... I could have said walk in door turn left but most have a sense of direction. Presumably those that attend or work the show with some degree of regularity know who I am referencing. You are not lying though to say much of the show is non firearm related these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
I did see the guy doing the carrot peeling display. The jerky, crafts, and sauce exhibits are bad enough, but fucking carrot peeling? Jesus.
THE NEW POPIEL POCKET FISHERMAN.Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
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Originally Posted by USMC88-93
That dealer was Craig Tom. He passed away early last year. As for the carrot peeler vendor, I'd much rather have him that the pot pipes and jerseys dudes in the same area. Jerseys ok. No to pothead sh.t.Quote:
Originally Posted by USMC88-93
I have always wanted to buy chain saw from Pasternack's Pawn Shop table, but then I realize there are better things to waste money on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
OK so a night of sleep and re evaluating the response I quoted last night, the reference must be to whatever and whoever replaced his vendor table and what they are selling..... Up to speed now carry on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aardvark
I got a smokin deal on a nice set of JBL tower speakers there (right at the shop) years ago when I was collecting vintage stereo stuff... They were advertising items on CL.Quote:
Originally Posted by electronman1729
I went this morning. Nice to see ammo at almost reasonable prices again. Some vendors seem to think it's January 2013, based on their gun prices, others are pretty much in line with what I'd expect. Pleased to not that ALL conversation stopped for the singing of the National Anthem. Nobody took a knee.
Was talking to my friend who has a table there. 4 guns walked out yesterday. Probably more today given how lax some of these dealers put hand guns out. Very easy to pocket an unchained pistol and walk out the door.
Just from his table, or claimed show-wide?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric P
Sent from somewhere
I haven't been for awhile.
Doesn't security march you through a metal detector like at Colorado Gun Collectors' Association annual show?
You would have to go out the side door with a Exhibitor's Badge and we all know that the Dealer's would not swipe anything from anyone.
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