Vendors were not too happy. Slower than they expected. I can't imagine someone making a living on this gun show curcuit. Yes, there are a lot of people but nobody is buying. Ammo vendors, and not all, were the only ones you could call busy.
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Vendors were not too happy. Slower than they expected. I can't imagine someone making a living on this gun show curcuit. Yes, there are a lot of people but nobody is buying. Ammo vendors, and not all, were the only ones you could call busy.
Too many vendors selling the same stuff. I walk thru at least once before I buy and compare prices for things I'm looking for. Especially new things like ammo , powder , primers , mags. I saw brand new Mec-Gar P-08 mags for $40 , but found mine at $29.Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverPA
If they don't have a price marked , it means they don't want to sell.
Was there on Friday. Back in June I broke my ankle so this is the first time since then that I've gone to a gun show. Was walking around with boot and one crutch.
Regarding Holtsingers, their cheesy baloney may be popular, but my favorites from them are their summer sausage and horseradish cheese. Also got a round colby jack (my wife's favorite) so I was forgiven for buying a couple of other things at the show.
NHRPC has a 700yd range. Waitlist is now open, limited to first 300. There is a three visit rule which needs to be satisfied by the time you submit your name to the list. Many types of matches offered at New Holland. Switched over to USPSA from IDPA...many seem to love this format more. Overall a great facility and the members are #1.Quote:
Originally Posted by bamboomaster
Is New Holland for real? It better be the best gun club on earth for that kind of time and money.
$375 to be a new member.
Attend at least one event to *APPLY*
New members will be considered probationary until they complete the required 2x work days and 4x meetings in their first two years.
If I pay $375, that's what I put into it. It'd be different for a $50 fee. If I go bowl, I rent the lane; I don't have to work the registers for a couple hours and pay as well.
I guess if they can get it, good for them.
I go with a member for 5bucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by jthelman
Am vendor and we did pretty well despite the smaller crowds than usual (especially for the October Show). In the few years I've been doing this, I don't think an October show has ever been this weak. A good number of tables went unfilled until the neighboring vendors absorbed them, and the crowds were definitely thinner than anyone expected. Can confirm that a number of vendors I spoke to weren't happy with this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverPA
I went this morning and spent about two hours walking around and deciding on what to get.I did notice the crowd was the smallest I can recall seeing there.The guy who sells the war dvds and tin signs even seemed to have a smaller set up than what I remember.
Yeah the crowds were thinner than what I've normally seen. Was hoping that the upcoming hunting seasons would bring in more folks, but it didn't happen. I managed to sell a few things, and the guys I was working with sold a few high-dollar items. But they were also disappointed. Bought a Beretta ARX-100 for a decent price and got some mags for a decent price too. Had a nice chat with a guy who picked up a decent looking '97 Winchester 12 gauge for a good price. Got a Chessie System hat from the train guy also. Aside from an encounter with a d-bag of a vendor, a decent show but not as good as I thought it was going to be.
Here's hoping December kicks ass.
With the decrease in pure gun vendors this should be a ten dollar or less show. I thought about going, but decided twelve bucks was more than I wanted to spend since I don't really need anything. What do you guys think, was the price of entry a deterrent for you?
With gas, tolls, entry, and a drink I was looking at fifty bucks for me and the wife. Plus whatever I spend on vendors. (I know where Holsingers live, I have stopped by their store several times when in that area)