Indy 1500 deals

[DocEd]

I know that the current state of affairs will probably make a lot of the usual deals hard to make. But this will be my first 1500 and I was curious if any of vets could maybe steer me in the right direction as to how to make the trip a success and perhaps intice me to come back.

 

[42769vette]

Stop by my booth and buy your optics. I dont sell junk, and you will not find anything I carry online cheaper

 

[ParaManAR15]

I know that the current state of affairs will probably make a lot of the usual deals hard to make. But this will be my first 1500 and I was curious if any of vets could maybe steer me in the right direction as to how to make the trip a success and perhaps intice me to come back.

This will be my first too. I come back from WA on the 18th, so just in time.

 

[68chappy]

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I too am hoping tomake the 1500 for th first time..any pointers on which day is best I can only make one?

 

[Fawkes]

Friday if you are seeking the best deals from dealers, Saturday morning if you are looking to make a nice pick from a "walk-through". This particular show promises to be crazy busy and a sellers market so just be aware.

 

[Hoosierboy]

I will not be attending. Usually the room is packed to the gills. I have gone on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Each day has thier advantage. On Fridays the line to get in was like an Aerosmith concert. Can't even imagine how crazy it will get in there while this mass hysteria is going on. I've seen and bought some cool items, but by and large, local gun shops can get the same things at the same prices.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

I will not be attending. Usually the room is packed to the gills.

I have only seen ONE show that has been packed in the 2+ years we have been setting up. And I'll state that because the Fire Marshall was restricting additional entry. Aside from that it has never been packed since Jan '09 in my opinion.

 

[Osobuco]

I have only seen ONE show that has been packed in the 2+ years we have been setting up. And I'll state that because the Fire Marshall was restricting additional entry. Aside from that it has never been packed since Jan '09 in my opinion.

this coming from a seller/vendor Most 1500s I have been to are quite uncomfortable and this one I fear will be the worst yet. That said, I still may go for the entertainment factor

 

[reedo]

I normally dont miss the 1500. However, went to the last one, and there was a line, half way around the bldg to get in on Sunday at 11 AM. I fear that this one will be worse. I just went the Ft Wayne Gunslinger Gun Show which is a very small show. Most of the dealers had very little inventory. 5.56 ammo was going for over $550 per 1000 rds-and one table had PMC Green Tip for $25 per 20 rds. There was a line that extended the entire length of the Kays Merchandise bldg. I would suspect, that the same will be for the 1500-only worse.

 

[42769vette]

Its always interesting how if there are not alot of individuals walking around with guns everyone complains that the show was a bust because there were not any deals.

But the flip side if there are two many people walking around the show is a bust because the crowds.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

this coming from a seller/vendor Most 1500s I have been to are quite uncomfortable and this one I fear will be the worst yet. That said, I still may go for the entertainment factor

And that somehow negates my opinion? Almost half of the 1500s that have occurred since Obama took office I have attended solely as a consumer, and I still will make the rounds to see what I need now that I'm on the other side of the table.

 

[Skywired]

Stop by my booth and buy your optics. I dont sell junk, and you will not find anything I carry online cheaper

And that's the truth!

 

[OMG-ZOMBIES]

Stop by ZX Guns, if you can get close to the table you will see why they sell a lot of guns at the show. I waited an hour to check out the last time. Never saw so many people buying guns at one time.

 

[Rand60]

I think there will be long lines. The price of ammo is likely to be much higher this year. I went to the recent show in Greenfield. There was a long line to get in at 15 minutes before the show opened and wall to wall people once I was in. Prices on bulk ammo had jumped greatly from the previous month. I hope somehow there are some rational prices on ammo and guns.... may be very disappointing if prices stay this high. I can't see buying guns or ammo at these prices.

 

[Shutterbug]

Given the expected crowds, is this show worth a drive from Fort Wayne? Hate to have to look at the tables from three people deep.

 

[IN28]

Good luck. I like ZX Guns when I go.

 

[DocEd]

Given the expected crowds, is this show worth a drive from Fort Wayne? Hate to have to look at the tables from three people deep.

I think you hit the nail on the head with what i was getting at in my original question. i just cant seem to phrase my questions right in a forum setting. i am planning on going sunday and would be driving from evansville. not all on sunday of course. maybe my entourage will camp out on saturday night.

 

[Lunati]

ZX Guns is the place to go, picked up a XD9 and some Pmags for a great price this weekend at the show. Most of the other vendor stuff was way overpriced. 1000 rd of 5.56 for 650...

 

[draftyranger]

I plan on attending! I have a few old guns I an gonna try to sell and pick up some new ones! I am sure it will be crazy crowded!

 

[SerereWarrior]

Last year's show was a madhouse. I stood in line outside the building for about an hour on Saturday only to be bumped, jostled and hit it in the head by an idiot shoulder carrying a large rifle. I won't be attending this year.