Enzo
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Whatever you do, don't go to the old guy with the beard and glasses who sells all those expensive auto knives and ask to see a "switchblade"!!!
LOL
That's the guy!
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Whatever you do, don't go to the old guy with the beard and glasses who sells all those expensive auto knives and ask to see a "switchblade"!!!
I am and I've never been to one. What can I expect? Will there be vendors showing new items? Firearms and accessories?
Marlboro = disappointment (past 4 shows) no good ammo deals, overpriced guns, out of state dealers lying about mags being pre-ban, trying sell it for a premium price.
only good deals in Marlboro are ammo cans, but i stacked up already.
Never been to Plymouth, but it's right by my in-laws, so i will definitely attend, just to see what's cooking. not holding my hopes up though.
Unsure on Marlboro.
I will definitely be at Plymouth.
There will be vendors there that are FFL's from out of state. They might have nice brand new handguns that you might be able to fondle, but you won't be able to purchase if they're not MA-compliant.
Can they sell used guns that are not mass compliant, or do they have to operate like any shop in Mass?
52 for my first LTC or any form of firearms license for that matter.
What is the entry fee going to be this year, $15? Every year they keep jacking it up a dollar.-Mike
Cool thanksI've seen people just put a For Sale sign on their long gun and sling it over their back while they walk around.
I'll be there. Question - Can you bring a gun to sell to the show? Thanks!
I try to go to every show even if its a hole in the wall show at a club.
Gun shows are like the lottery... you can't win if you don't play.
Is one better than the other? Haven't been to Plymouth before as Marlboro is much closer for me.
I've never been one for haggling- but God. Damn. It.
If there's one thing I certainly did not inherit from my father, it's the ability to haggle. He is a master at it.
I couldn't talk a salesman down a dollar at a car dealership, but my old man could put the spell on people. He's got the gift of gab for sure and I suspect he just talked most of his dealings into submission.
Like was said above, yes. You'll have to let them "make it safe" to comply with the show's rules (plastic tie to keep the action open), and remember, you'll be in close quarters. For a long gun: Slung, with a "for sale" flag in the muzzle is an excellent way to carry, just from the point of view of moving around. A handgun is another matter. If it's not in a case, make sure you don't start sweeping the crowd as you're trying to get it noticed.
Now...remember that you'll likely be selling to a dealer (unless another attendee says, "COOL!") so they're going to want to pay wholesale, not retail.
If you think that you might get another attendee interested, bring a couple of FA-10s!
Another thing to remember.....everyone wants a deal. Leave wiggle room in the price you ask, as opposed to what you'll take. When I've sold stuff, I've generally put blue-sky retail on it, then added 10-15%, just to have room to come down to reality. Several times....."I'll take it " has been the response to the over-the-top figure.
Good luck