They took care of that prior to the set up. Probably 80 percent of the goods were out the roof in price. Even the snacks. I saw $1.00 per round 9mm. 380 ammo at $1.25 per round. Lots of $700 per 1000 round cases 9mm. Vendors selling rifles at MSRP plus 15%, like 30% over regular retail price. Lots of used gun prices at very high prices. Cheaper quality AR15s at almost $1000.
As far as vendors there seems to be a big fall off of many normal higher end guys. Bigger table hand gun vendors have all but disappeared. Many leather crafters have not been in three gun show cycles. Two of larger steel target companies did not show. Hell even the goat soap vendors have failed to come in over four shows.
No survival food vendors again and the MRE guys were a no show.
Still the Chinese goods were represented well. Chinese surplus army gear. Chinese tactical clothing and gear. Chinese red dots, scopes, and slings. Even the Chinese humans represented. I saw very few people actually making a purchase or carrying a purchase unless it happened early before I arrived. Then again people with money to spend get there early, buy, and get out.
And C&E Gun Shows raised their price for entrance again. They are now $10. That’s not a lot of money but it’s now high enough to turn me off from the gun show here. Instead I may get a nice Chinese buffet while shopping online for Chinese junk delivered next day by Amazon. Didn’t buy a single thing for second gun show now. I did waste $10 though.
