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Posted: 1/12/2002 4:31:37 PM EDT
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I haven't been to this one, but I've been to that gun show lots of times over the last few years. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I tend not to go any more because its gotten so expensive to get in and I can get better prices for pretty much whatever I need online. If you are going you might swing by a local gun shop before hand. They usually have discount coupons to save you a buck or two on admission to the show.
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Posted: 1/12/2002 8:36:35 PM EDT
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Bend over for the parking fee. Consider parking at the nearby museum and walking a short distance if you are not planning on buying cases of ammo.
Then bend over to get in. 10 bucks, about five more than it should be. Then wander around at a show that is not exactly the greatest but is better than nothing. Say hi to Brandon Page at Silver State Safe and ask him why he hasn't delivered my new Liberty yet. |
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Posted: 1/12/2002 8:45:17 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, I forgot about the parking deal. I park at the public library across the street to avoid getting ripped off another couple of bucks.
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Posted: 1/12/2002 10:34:39 PM EDT
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Overall it is a good show, November had a ton of booths and it was good, the guys whining about the $3 parking fee must be close to homelessness...IT'S $3!!!!!
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Posted: 1/12/2002 10:37:42 PM EDT
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Wolfpack, with all due respect, it's obvious you must never have been to a *good* show. It doesn't completely suck, but it's definitely not in the big leagues.
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Posted: 1/12/2002 10:41:01 PM EDT
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I've been to BETTER shows, I said it's a GOOD show, didn't say it's the best. It's worth the price of admission and a few hours to look and see wouldn't you say? I plan on blowing a few hours tommorrow there anyway.
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Posted: 1/13/2002 6:32:42 AM EDT
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Maybe I am just down on the Claude Hall/Cashman Field show because I have been going to them for over seven years and during that time it is has gone from a pretty good show with a reasonable admission price to a much smaller crummier show at a higher admission price.
My usual reason to go is that Miwall is there. Well have fun anyway and if you pick up any toys let us know. |
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Posted: 1/13/2002 7:50:22 AM EDT
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Ditto. It's not really the money. It's just it used to be a lot better show for about half the money. Now its the same old stuff priced well above what you can get it for elsewhere and they charge you too much to see it. If you are going for entertainment I guess then you won't be dissappointed. But IMHO Las Vegas has better entertainment values for the dollar. Olympic Garden for one.[:P]
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Posted: 1/13/2002 7:55:32 AM EDT
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And the deal with the parking... I don't mind so much paying for it as I mind paying for it an then having to drive around the lot for 15 minutes because its full and you have to wait for someone else to pull out. They usually have some other show like art and crafts going on at the same time so you're fighting with all the old ladies to find a place to park. It's just much easier parking across the street and walking over.
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Posted: 1/13/2002 8:12:02 AM EDT
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This is the first place I ever paid for parking but not too bad. $3.00 is more of a dig than anything else. Claude is getting a bit pricey with the show admission at $11.00 ( 10 with discount ticket)[V]. I did find what I was looking for ( ar mags) and I got them at a reasonable price, but I hunted every table. Some guy selling 2 USA mags for $28. [@:D] I was able to find 6 ar Colt stamped 30 round mags for $15.00 each -- I got 6 of them. [:D] There is a lot of junk there. This show has almost as many vendors as the December show and some of the vendors are still trying to milk 9-11 with high prices. I am still looking for a good place to buy ammo in Las Vegas that is not that proud of it.
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Posted: 1/13/2002 11:57:38 AM EDT
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I was able to find 6 ar Colt stamped 30 round mags for $15.00 each -- I got 6 of them Not bad. But really you paid about $17 apiece for them once you paid to park and paid to get into the show. At least you got a deal on something. It's worse when you fork over all that to get in and your money never comes out of your pocket once you're inside. ELEVEN BUCKS? Every show the admission goes up another buck. |
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Posted: 1/17/2002 10:15:55 PM EDT
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thanks for the response. just got back from Vegas and the show was a great first for us. we got some mags (la belle) for a good price. got a knife from oso grande. and checked out a lot but didn't buy much. gonna crash now. thanks.
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Posted: 1/17/2002 10:23:09 PM EDT
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I am still looking for a good place to buy ammo in Las Vegas that is not that proud of it. I found a guy that sells Wolf ammo cheap, and he is up by Ann Road and Tenaya near Hwy 95, email me if you want his number..my email is [email protected] |
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