INDY 1500 Questions

[mattfoley]

Its been a while since I've been to a 1500. Years in fact.

Can someone school me on costs for the show... parking, entry. etc.

And the hours?

And there used to be coupons on the website for $X off.... that still true?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Ask Mr. Google. He's the smartest guy I know.

Indy 1500 info=>Welcome to the Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show

 

[mattfoley]

Thank you; however it omits admission price....

 

[Indybeer]

Unfortunetly neither Mr Google nor the Indy 1500 web site list parking prices or entrance fees!

 

[tyler34]

it's usually about $10 for admision and $3-$5 for parking

 

[bouncerclub]

I could be wrong but I thought that i had read somewhere it was $8.00 for entrance and parking at least last year for some other events was 3.

 

[mattfoley]

I could be wrong but I thought that i had read somewhere it was $8.00 for entrance and parking at least last year for some other events was 3.

Thats what it was YEARS ago last time I went.... I figured it went up by now.

 

[jmb79]

Parking at the last 1500 was $3.00 each day. Parking was also $3.00 for the Home Show in February.

 

[Arm America]

I attended the last one a couple of months ago. Adults fee was $10.00 bucks.
I parked across the street (38th.) due South and was charged $5.00.
I buddy rode with me so since I drove, he paid for the parking.
I will add it was wall to wall people.
I noticed some fantastic deals on the Saiga AK in the .223 & .308's
Of course, there were thousands of handguns and other things of interest.
It's always a good time.
My Son made a comment about all the nylon ties left on the ground just outside the exit doors. There must be a tremendous amount of people with legal concealed arms.
To my knowledge, there has never been an incident.

 

[FreedomTrainer]

How many vendors where there? Was there a lot of good stuff? I heard it is one of the best shows in the mid-west and thought about coming this month.

 

[CandRFan]

How many vendors where there? Was there a lot of good stuff? I heard it is one of the best shows in the mid-west and thought about coming this month.

I'm not sure about the numbers, but it'll boggle your mind the first time you step in there and take it all in.

There's just about anything you could want there: guns, ammo, surplus gear, militaria, books, name it and it's probably there. Great deals these days might be harder to find, but the art of the haggle is still alive and well. If you find something you want at a table and the vendor won't budge, there's a good chance you can find it elsewhere. I've found that at a minimum though, even if a vendor won't come down on his price, he'll sell it to you at his price "out the door."

It's definitely worth a trip. Nowadays it is packed wall to wall people and in some of the aisle's there isn't a lot of room to maneuver, especially when you've got a range bag over your shoulder crammed with 30 pounds of ammo and a pistol or two.

 

[Fenway]

There will be INGO gear at the 1500!

 

[Corky]

We try to go on Friday. I don't think the crowd is as bad as Saturday or Sunday.
My wife has to work this Friday so it looks like a Saturday show this time.
Where is the INGO table going to be? I need to pick up some goodies.
Jeff

 

[Corky]

Never mind, Found the answer in the other Indy 1500 thread.
Jeff

 

[hc4sar]

go as early as you can on sat . try to get there as close to opening time as possible. there will be lots less bodies in the show.see if wife might want to leave her purse in the trunk. it can take awhile to look around, it takes us 3to4hours. see ya there.

 

[diverdown219]

Are all the dealers there and selling on Friday, or is it more of a setup your table day for Sat. and Sun?
I went at the end of last year and wasn't really impressed, maybe it was just because it was cold and nasty outside.

 

[jmb79]

Are all the dealers there and selling on Friday, or is it more of a setup your table day for Sat. and Sun?
I went at the end of last year and wasn't really impressed, maybe it was just because it was cold and nasty outside.

Yes, all the dealers are there and selling when the show opens on Friday.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

How many vendors where there?

None. I've not seen a single vendor in all the decades that I have been going.

Used to be a knife vendor who showed up. However, I have not seen him recently.

I'm afraid you will not find any vendors.

 

[k12lts]

I believe the show was originally called the 1500 because there were 1500 tables. I don't know how many are there now but all three rooms in the big building are full. Allow 3-4 hours at least to see it all.

I'll be working at the Acme Sports tables so stop by and say hi, I'm new here and don't know many members.

 

[VN Vet]

Cost? Heck man cost is subjective. The last show cost me almost 3,000 USD. However, I walked out with a big smile on my face and that smile is still there.