Special People at the Local Gun Show

[jl1966]

This is not meant to start an argument, and I mean no disrespect to anyone. However, it is my observation that if you begin a discussion, perpetuate it for years, 24/7, and limit it to one topic, in this case guns, there is going to be repetition. I always see posts that say "use the search function", but it seems that if one does not like the content of the particular thread, they should possibly use the search function to find a thread that they do like, and leave the other participants in the non interesting thread to their discussion. It is a bit like walking up to two individuals who are having a conversation, listening for a while, then butting in and saying "Your conversation is boring, talk about something else." Again, no disrespect meant, and if this causes distress, it is only my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions.

 

[Ben86]

It is a bit like walking up to two individuals who are having a conversation, listening for a while, then butting in and saying "Your conversation is boring, talk about something else."

Yes indeed.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Folks don't use the search function enough

Hmmm...so if I use the search function and comment on the thread I find,I am accused of resurrecting a necro thread. If I start a new thread on the subject I'm chastised for not using the search function. Catch 22 is alive and well.

 

[Ben86]

You don't get it. You are only supposed to create new threads with NEW and interesting subject matter, and only use old threads for reference purposes.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Oh...so what IS new?

 

[Ben86]

Oh you know, the stuff that hasn't been talked about before...you see where I'm going with this.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I think I do but I'm not sure. Maybe I'd better use the search function to get a better idea.

 

[Ben86]

I hope you know I am being completely sarcastic. Just do not start a thread about something that has been done before. You're stifling our creativity. I just don't know why I can't seem to get through to you.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Just do not start a thread about something that has been done before.

Wow,kinda limits the choices don't it?

I just don't know why I can't seem to get through to you.

Oh I'm sure we have discussed this before.

 

[gym]

I try to help out if someone asks a question and tell them that it has been discussed many times and they can find more info if they use the search, but still give an answer

 

[mdug59]

Hey anybody seen a thread around here about gunshows.... or was it vendors....anyway I seem to have lost it and I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction

 

[rbernie]

A few random thoughts:

1) Hijacking somebody else's thread is poor form.
2) If you find a given thread to be repetitious - you are not compelled to read it.
3) Making fun of other folk is not on The High Road, which is why most threads about gun shows and rude vendors and rude customers almost always wind up in the ditch and having to be locked.

Just sayin'....

 

[Win1892]

I crossed over to the dark side and rented a table at a show one community west of mine. I did so to sell a few guns without inviting people to call me and/or come to my house. Two day show, took a friend with me and we had a blast. Sold 9 guns, bought 2. Took home $4300 cash. A lot of tire kickers and PTWs(professional time wasters).

Had a M1 carbine and a Winchester 97 former trench gun that was refinished. These 2 long guns generated many great conversations with Veterans who had stories involving one or the other.

I really had a great time.

 

[Ben86]

I did so to sell a few guns without inviting people to call me and/or come to my house.

IMO it's not such a good idea to invite people over to your house like that when trying to sell something. I usually make them meet me in the Walmart parking lot or some other "neutral" place. I'm glad to hear your vending went well.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Looking over peoples comments, I think could have been a little hard on vendor number two, but somethings about his table made me a little surprised about his lack of knowledge:

1. $$$$ on Table- This guy had probably over $20K worth of stuff on display, not an average joe thinning his collection.

2. Use of Cases- Most non-dealers don't sell out of locked display cases.

3. Type of Guns for Sale- If the guy was 25 years old and hawking mostly a bunch of M-4 clones/Glocks, I would not have expected him to know anything about the details of S&W long/short action transition. However, the guy was actually in his 60's and his table featured vintage arms, including S&Ws, Colts, and such odd balls as an M1878 9.4mm Belgian Nagant (which I should have bought...).