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http://civic.bev.net/shawnee/gunshows.html
A FIELD GUIDE TO GUN SHOWS By The Elitist Quote:
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I used to go to gun shows and came to the conclusion that they were nothing more than places for people who can’t legally own guns to purchase them. They would sell those raven 25 autos for $125 when you could buy them new at the gun store for $30. They would sell beaten CZ’s for $250-300 when at the time you could order one in good condition for $75. They would dress up other guns and sell them for $1,000 +, when you could buy the same thing at the gun store around $300. Overall I would say fairly accurate. Especially about the guy who sold holsters and such making the most money. However from what I have seen of gun shows, most of the gun dealers made their big money deals out behind a building. I would be there and never see a dealer sell a gun, then he would walk away empty handed go behind his vehicle or something else and come back counting a handful of money. In my opinion gun shows are a waste of time and really serve no purpose to law abiding citizens. You want a good weapon? Buy it new and keep your warranty. If you know the dealer he won’t rip you if you are unsatisfied with the gun (noting is wrong with the gun but you just don’t like it), and you can bring it back and trade it in on something else. Or buy from friends.
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We have a paper like that. But when I look in the paper, I see S&W’s priced at $650 when you can go to the local gun store and buy the same gun for $399. In this area all privates sells are inflated, I don’t think people know that the weapons ban was lifted. Another problem we have is people who have stocked up on pre-ban weapons and now are trying to sell them (late) for the huge price they thought they would bring if the ban lasted forever.
The only good private gun sales I see in this area are single shotguns or the like. If you are looking for a handgun or an automatic rifle, forget it because people think they are worth $1,000 or more. Quote:
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November 22nd, 2005 | #5 |
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The last two gun shows I went to (Georgia) were not at all as you describe, Doc.
All the sales I saw were through legit dealers; there were some citizens carrying potential trades but most of the guns there were brand new and offered for significantly LESS than MSRP. What bothered me were the sellers hawking shitty Chinese made "Tactical Gear".
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If I ever get back in the gun game I may pay a visit there.
The best place around here to buy guns, is the pawn shop. They are usually sold at decent prices and they are checked out by the law so you are not getting a hot gun (or at least no one reported it stolen). The 3 pawnshops here have people that know their guns; one of the guys was an armorer (sp?) for the army for 8 years. There is also a gun store that sells on consignment, so you can get some really good deals there as well. Another one I know is owned by a guy that stocks up on cheap surplus guns and sells them with very little markup. He sells the Russian m-44 7.62x54 (in about 90% condition) for $62.00 out the door. He also stocks up on the cheaper guns such as ravens ($35 and a good gun) and the cheap hi-points for under $100. He makes his money with volume. Yesterday I saw a mossberg pump 12 gauge on clearance for $154.99. I have seen them drop them as low as $139, I almost bought one. Quote:
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November 25th, 2005 | #8 |
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Gun shows in my experience have cleaned up thier act in the last 10 years or so. Increased scrutiny by law enforcement and increases in license fees.
Most dealers are small timers who don't have a retail store or work out of thier basement, keeps the overhead down for them. I have made most of my purchases at shows getting good prices. I pretty much go to shows now for bulk ammo purchases and accessories and stuff, plus I enjoy the "whiteness" of gun shows. |
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