I 'm wondering how busy the next gun show will be at the Denver Merchandise Mart. The last show was so bad there were more vendors than customers I think.
What say you?
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I 'm wondering how busy the next gun show will be at the Denver Merchandise Mart. The last show was so bad there were more vendors than customers I think.
What say you?
They still have Tanner shows?
[Coffee]
Panic buying is probably over. People either have what they need, are out of cash or maxed their credit cards. I might hit up Arapahoe fairgrounds this weekend just because it's 3 miles away.
Do you think they'll have any mags available? Oh... wait.... Is there much point in going to the shows anymore? Seems just as easy to buy stuff from a gun shoppe.
I go because you get to comparison shop very easily. You can walk around for an hour and get lots of prices on the gun you are looking for. It would take a full day of driving around to do the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by kawiracer14
I would say that it is due to market saturation and buyer fatigue. Also, there is a growing sense of complacency among the "panic ninnies", from what I can gather from my limited interaction with some of them (co-workers, casual friends, etc.). I think Dave was on the right track, also, with his financial assessment statement in his post above.Quote:
Originally Posted by R&S
I guess if I start to run low on candles, jewelry and jerky, I might have to hit up the next one
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ETA: Although there is growing complacency, they are still searching for, and grousing about, the dearth of reliable sources of .22lr, like so many of the rest of us.
Good, maybe now the vendors will get realistic with their pricing.Quote:
Originally Posted by R&S
I could use a couple shield 9mm mags, but I'm sure there will be none at a reasonable price..
The Shield ones are pretty spendy to begin with.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
I'm curious to see what they have for powder.
shows have been slow all over but im hoping that the next tanner will be better
I thought you quit going to the tanner shows?Quote:
Originally Posted by alxone
What is the date of the NEXT Tanner show?
Oct 5 & 6 in Pueblo Sept 21 & 22 in Denver
http://tannergunshow.com/calendar
Thanks for that info.Quote:
Originally Posted by StagLefty
Yeah, I'm not surprised. The panic is over and I think alot of people have what they want or need..
yep until the panic is over and the stupid laws are in place . well the panic has died down (everywhere ) and the laws are in place . im gonna be there this go around and after that it will be a show by show basis . i like colorado , i have a bunch of stuff still there and i have friends in colorado (as hard is that is to believe ) [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Yeah, hard to justify paying the price for what they are.Quote:
Originally Posted by thermobollocks
Well, I may have to swing by and say hello. Especially if Randy is right about it not being very crowded.Quote:
Originally Posted by alxone
Anyone go to the Arapahoe show?
Alright. I've been to a few shows besides Tanner and they've always been shotguns shotguns shotguns, or old expensive surplus junk. I'll probably hit up Tanner next week.
I havent been since 08. Complete waste of time.
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Originally Posted by ray1970
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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
Stop and say hi if you make it.
We're usually right across from Randy (R&S) in a cut through next to Ammo Kan. I'll hang a couple COAR logo printouts on the overhead.
I think I'll only be going Saturday, just helping out some friends at their table.
I'll be there too helping my friend out.
I will say that I've found some deals there prior to the whole panic thing. I once picked up an FNH FiveSeven with 250 rounds for 750 bucks... There was a seller (who is no longer there) Shooter's Instinct, that sold new Glocks and Sigs for less than anyone else there and didn't charge to do the background check....
I was gonna say, I think with things slowing down in the general market maybe prices will come down, but I remember, again, a few years ago, when there was no panic, prices in general weren't all that great regardless of how few people were at the show....
Yup - good deals there sometimes. I got a case of HST 9mm for .42/round from 303 Arms - much better than you can find on the internet. Heck, some people charge more than that for plain ol ball...
Might show up Sunday morning to see what there is. New guy at work is looking for a Rem 870 or a Moss 500 for home defense.
Good to know, I could use some more 9mm HSTQuote:
Originally Posted by Singlestack
I am in row 11 on the north side, I have both 870s and Moss 500 including the "chainsaw". I would like to think I have fair prices and better than most. send me a PM if you want a quote.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave
AR_ART got a few great deals from me...
I am right next to 303 Arms - stop by and say hello.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Like I said, right across from Randy to the North. Me and my good friend Gilbert will be manning the tables.
turns out im not gonna make it out to this one .
kinda slow here
Sounds like a good day to go look around. Maybe buy some candles or some jerky or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
I think all the idiots that usually frequent the shows are at Cabelas.
Seemed sorta busy from the parking lot.
Saw one AR magazine "parts kit" vendor.
Prices are still astronomical.
The Star-Spangled Banner was a little odd.
When was the Star-Spangled Banner?Quote:
Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
About 11:30 I think. I've been to Tanner dozens of times and that was a new one.
Every day at Noon... Every time.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
Weird. I've been going since 2009 and that was a first.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
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Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
Guess you've never been there at noon. Every show, both days. Hard not to punch the shitbags who keep shopping/wandering obliviously.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
Sent via my Mobile Work Avoidance Device
I was helping a Brit (at noon) with the Star Spangled Banner started playing, he stopped put his hand over his heart and showed respect to the flag like everyone else (around my tables).Quote:
Originally Posted by crays
[Salute]