Howard County Gun Show feb 6/7

[SamIam]

Just look at the price tag, shake your head, laugh and walk on by the table.

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[Chat-Bot]

The S in MSRP stands for suggested. He can charge whatever he wants. When nobody buys and he gets tired of dragging around to every show he mighr drop the price a bit. Just look at the price tag, shake your head, laugh and walk on by the table.

I thought that meant Mainly Supreme Racist People that could actually afford paying sticker price. MSRP is the starting price and consumers should typically pay below that. FUD is perpetuated to raise prices above that.



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[Kevingston]

The S in MSRP stands for suggested. He can charge whatever he wants. When nobody buys and he gets tired of dragging around to every show he mighr drop the price a bit. Just look at the price tag, shake your head, laugh and walk on by the table.

Roger that

 

[HeatSeeker]

It was not FOX. It was Oh Shoot! I bought a Ruger AR.556/.223 @ Gym Ratz 4 years ago for $600. They had the exact same rifle on the table for $1699!! The show was OK. Not a lot of vendors, probably half as many as I have seen packed in that room in the past, but...it was a show and was nice to get out on Saturday and go to a gun show. I was looking specifically for a Shield .45 but none there. What I did see was prices much higher than in the stores. Many guns that are normally priced $500-$700 range for $1000 and .223 and 9mm ammo for $1+/round! Of course it is better if you buy bulk. 1000 rounds for $700ish.

Oh Shoot had high prices, but he did have a large set up with a lot of inventory!

 

[Docster]

You saved me a trip.

That's kind of foolish to use others opinion on whether or not to go. I didn't find everything I need, but even at the worst shows I find a bargain or 2 of something I want.

 

[Docster]

I never studied business or finance, but how much are they allowed to charge over MSRP before it's considered extortion or price gouging?

Manufacturers SUGGESTED Retail Price. Called that for a reason

My bad, already answered but the question's answer needed reinforcement. I thought everyone knew what MSRP meant, it's a common term. You know, if a car is going 60 mph, how many miles will it travel in one hour?

 

[Bertfish]

That's kind of foolish to use others opinion on whether or not to go. I didn't find everything I need, but even at the worst shows I find a bargain or 2 of something I want.

I will agree with this

I've gone to "great" shows to find they sucked and "awful" shows just to find out they were really decent

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

All it takes is to find one great thing you've been wanting...whether you knew it or not...and that makes it a great show regardless of anything else.

 

[Mr.Culper]

But remember, if we don't support MD gun shows, they will disappear. Then to overpay we will have to go in actual stores and offer to pay 20-40% more than they are asking.

In a previous thread someone bemoaned the MD gun shows as a waste of time,, someone replied "If we do not support the promoter they will not have an incentive to do better"
I don't think that's how it works,,

Sadly, this is not new,, it's the reason I stopped attending shows of any kind in the early-Mid 90s "Why pay more"

It was not FOX. It was Oh Shoot! I bought a Ruger AR.556/.223 @ Gym Ratz 4 years ago for $600. They had the exact same rifle on the table for $1699!! The show was OK. Not a lot of vendors, probably half as many as I have seen packed in that room in the past, but...it was a show and was nice to get out on Saturday and go to a gun show. I was looking specifically for a Shield .45 but none there. What I did see was prices much higher than in the stores. Many guns that are normally priced $500-$700 range for $1000 and .223 and 9mm ammo for $1+/round! Of course it is better if you buy bulk. 1000 rounds for $700ish.

Oh Shoot had high prices, but he did have a large set up with a lot of inventory!

 

[Bertfish]

But remember, if we don't support MD gun shows, they will disappear. Then to overpay we will have to go in actual stores and offer to pay 20-40% more than they are asking.

In a previous thread someone bemoaned the MD gun shows as a waste of time,, someone replied "If we do not support the promoter they will not have an incentive to do better"
I don't think that's how it works,,

Sadly, this is not new,, it's the reason I stopped attending shows of any kind in the early-Mid 90s "Why pay more"

Was probably me bemoaning them

That being said Timonium is the main target of my disdain. Frederick and Howard have always been better. I didn't go to this one cause I had other plans both days.

 

[HeatSeeker]

But remember, if we don't support MD gun shows, they will disappear. Then to overpay we will have to go in actual stores and offer to pay 20-40% more than they are asking.

In a previous thread someone bemoaned the MD gun shows as a waste of time,, someone replied "If we do not support the promoter they will not have an incentive to do better"
I don't think that's how it works,,

Sadly, this is not new,, it's the reason I stopped attending shows of any kind in the early-Mid 90s "Why pay more"

I don't think any gun shows are a waste of time even if I don't buy anything. I like looking at guns and ammo and accessories.

 

[putneyswope]

How do y’all feel about going to strip clubs? It’s more or less the same as going to a Maryland gun show these days. You’re paying money to look at things that aren’t worth the price to bring home...

 

[Chat-Bot]

How do y’all feel about going to strip clubs? It’s more or less the same as going to a Maryland gun show these days. You’re paying money to look at things that aren’t worth the price to bring home...

Do they wear masks?

 

[Mr.Culper]

I guess in all honesty I am a "Buyer" not a "shopper"
And in these times, you can research and shop from home via the internet.

And the only thing needing to be in my hands prior to the purchase would be a handgun.

I used to love "shows" in the 80s -90s, gun shows, tool shows, etc. but they all changed in the 90s, you can now "browse" from home. things used to be discounted at shows,, now vendors increase their prices compared to their stores.
Disclaimer: there are a rare few that have decent show prices.

I don't think any gun shows are a waste of time even if I don't buy anything. I like looking at guns and ammo and accessories.

 

[Mr.Culper]

What?? your not supposed to bring them home??

How do y’all feel about going to strip clubs? It’s more or less the same as going to a Maryland gun show these days. You’re paying money to look at things that aren’t worth the price to bring home...

 

[Mr. Ed]

What?? your not supposed to bring them home??

I didn't know that was an option.

 

[Bertfish]

Do they wear masks?

Yes but they're as scant as the rest of what they have on. Primarily comprised of string

 

[Alphabrew]

It was not FOX. It was Oh Shoot! I bought a Ruger AR.556/.223 @ Gym Ratz 4 years ago for $600. They had the exact same rifle on the table for $1699!!

Then GymRatz must be thriving while Oh Shoot is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy...

 

[dblas]

I didn't know that was an option.

Depends on the club....

 

[Docster]

I don't think any gun shows are a waste of time even if I don't buy anything. I like looking at guns and ammo and accessories.

Agreed. I think of gun shows nowadays as a form of entertainment. Look around, browse, see all the new guns, parts and accessories.....if I find a good deal or something while I'm there, all the better.