Well, a couple thoughts. First, you have to cast a wide net these days to find stuff at a reasonable price. Maybe 75-85% of my purchases are Gunbroker or Smith & Wesson Forum. Gun shows are usually a waste of time for used revolvers. Many "sellers" only have a tables to buy from walk-ins, unless you want to pay market plus 50% for their fake boxes and labels. Most gun shops that stock used revolvers know what they have and want to charge high market, plus. It's an okay option for that "got to have" gun but not much else. Embrace the Internet. Shipping is usually offset by "no tax." The FFL transfer fee is a drop in the bucket. I'd buy a season pass to
@TARHEELSTATE Tar Heel State Firearms if he's sell them
Second, I don't usually buy collector grade stuff. Rarely trade "up." I won't turn down a NIB Smith if I can almost steal it...but the lightly used, or even well worn, revolver is more useful because I carry or shoot everything. My well worn Models 10 and 64 won't hit the market unless Olivia wants to sell them someday.
That said, I'll keep my eyes open for both of those things for you. Constantly trolling or hitting out of the way gun shops. I'll PM you if anything turns up.