I went yesterday, between the parking and the cost to get in, it makes it hard to feel like you are saving any money at all when buying something.
This was apparent at the swap meet as well. The room was a dismal 1/3 the number of vendors that it has been and even then it was pretty poor.They have no problem raising rates, but haven't done anything to improve the parking areas. Looks like I'll be skipping the 1500 at least until there are more dealers there and prices start getting back to where they should be.
With internet purchase to FFL, the walk in shows may never be what they once were.I drove 90 minutes each way to attend the last 2 and was disappointed both times so I won't be going back until I start hearing it's closer to what the 1500 used to be.
Sad but true. I mainly go to the show to get bullets from Vance Bullets, but have purchased a few party poppers there. Now I get my party poppers from Rural king or the local shop.With internet purchase to FFL, the walk in shows may never be what they once were.
Combined cost of parking and gunshow entry is now $22.00????Went to the fairgrounds this morning (primarily out of boredom) for the swap meet. Event parking NOW $10. I believe I've attended my last event down there. Man we used to LOVE going to the hockey games, train shows, home shows, etc but it doesn't seem like there's a lot that you can do there for less than a U.S. Grant for two people!