Tempe gun show

[Rock Hardson]

Well, the "political rally" is over, so now we can call it what it really was, a gun show. Which is what it was and marketed as

 

[792mauser]

Gotta love the bog standard marlin model 60 for 450$ or the 550$ marlin 782 beater on a table.

Did find a deal on some 22 green tag for 10$ a box of 100.
So not a complete loss, there were a few actual deals.
Did see a 10/22 setup for 300, not bad.

 

[High Standard]

That’s a great price for Green Tag.

 

[Pipedoc]

I went waited in line for 45 min and finally gave up. Didn't look like I was much closer to getting in than when I got there. Nephew went the next day and had no line to get in. He said that there was about 75 tables, not the 300 they advertised to be. Oh well now we waits for the next real show.......

 

[Flash]

That's capitalism at it's best. The law of supply and demand in action.
Does not matter what the seller paid. Only matters what the buyer will pay.
Everyone is happy to sell their stuff during times of shortages at high prices, but then we listen to the same people complain when another person does the same.
Don't like his price? Don't complain here. Tell him and counter offer, the worst he can do is say "No." and maybe swear at you.

Gunbroker prices are driven up by people in other states that are used to paying $20 to $35 per box for 9mm at retail. To them, $600 per thousand is not a bad deal. If Biden wins, we may have to agree with them.

I've got a Perazzi Competition I I bought in 1970 for $700.00 and a 1956 Colt Match Target with the 6" barrel I paid $33.33 for. Should I sell the one for $700.00 and the other for $33.33 to avoid price gouging my fellow gun owners?

 

[Harrier]

so you don't feel bad... I'll give you $800 and $100 respectively... you include shipping?

 

[knockonit]

boys and gals gotta whine about something, dont they. lol

 

[smithers599]

^^^
Seriously. It just felt so good to be at an actual gun show! (Or 2A rally, for the benefit of the Tempe City Government). High prices, junky merchandise, whatever; I still couldn't stop grinning. There were still bargains and good stuff to be found, as at all gun shows. Sadly, I did not see anybody selling jerky though. The Chinese virus may have had a devastating effect on the jerky industry.

 

[hrandalldavis1]

Trying for days to get Tables at this Show. Talked to Promoter and was told I had Tables. His Gun Show Ad said $70. per 8 ft. Table.
Got Invoice from Harley Group actually putting on the show asking for $100. per table.
Called them. They said Promoters Ad was FAKE. Odd, all of the info was the same except for the Table Fees. Anyway, no longer feel comfortable going. Canceled Tables and Motel room.
Last person I spoke with gave me 40 miles of bad road excuses and sounded as if they had bitten off more than they could chew.
Be Careful.
Randy Davis
Tombstone, AZ