Jan '12 1500: Indy 1500 1-13-14 & 15 Going?

[42769vette]

Friday or Saturday?????

Folks, I need your help. I haven't been to a 1500 for some time now (years). If one wants to maximize chances for selling anything, is it better to go Friday from say 4-6PM, or Sat. the same time? I figure Sat. will be busier, but is there a pretty decent crowd size Friday a couple hours after doors open?

to be honest i think its all luck of the draw. figure there only has to be 1 person there looking for your gun, you just have to happen to walk past him while he has the cash.


on a side note to all 1500 newbies. bring as much cash as you can. dealers prefer cash and will somtimes cut you a cash discount, most individuals dont take check or cc. i always just pop in the bank prior to the show, whip out my checking, savings account and re deposit it after the show. you dont want to miss out on a deal just because you have a check book and no cash

 

[henktermaat]

I want to go - hoping to buy a USED LCP from a guy walking around or outside the front door.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Hoping to go tomorrow, but NOT looking forward to standing in line with temps around 20 with 30 mph winds... Not that I can't dress for that, but once you get inside, it's gonna be a might warm unless you carry your coat, which is a pain.

 

[42769vette]

Hoping to go tomorrow, but NOT looking forward to standing in line with temps around 20 with 30 mph winds... Not that I can't dress for that, but once you get inside, it's gonna be a might warm unless you carry your coat, which is a pain.

always take a backpack

 

[68_F100]

So say I want to sell this fine M&P 40c at the 1500 tomorrow. Do I just tape a sheet of paper to the side of the case that says m&p 40c for sale 450.00? Is tha thow this works? Also I am guessing a carry gun is a no no. So what do you do with your gun while in the show?

 

[42769vette]

So say I want to sell this fine M&P 40c at the 1500 tomorrow. Do I just tape a sheet of paper to the side of the case that says m&p 40c for sale 450.00? Is tha thow this works? Also I am guessing a carry gun is a no no. So what do you do with your gun while in the show?

you can take your carry piece in just leave the mags in the car. you can carry your mp in the case witha sign but you will probably have better luck just walking around with it in your hand

 

[radar44]

If someone wants to maximize the chances of selling anything , from either side of the table, stop trying to sell older used stuff at brand new prices!! This post is not directed at anybody, I mean this as a long overdue note to all.... We all know what 'this' or' that' sells for, what '' worth '' is . If something NEVER sells, and it's at every show , over and over and over again... it's NOT worth what you think it is. 2 many guns were bought at OBOMASCARE prices and it's time to get back down to earth...... I have overpaid....I have bought POS guns and I lost money in trades.. **** happens, it's probably going to happen again.. It"s part of this gun collecting '' big boy toy'' world. I don't know what is more aggravating , EVERYBODY looking for a dumb *** with to much money, or the dumb ***es overpaying . ... Hundreds (or more) $$$ exchanging hands is not ''giving'' it away! 'just saying. I can see a day when all this 2012 crap is over and it becomes a buyers market, due to overproduction and modern manufacturing, a lot of traders are going to.... the best way to say this is (.).......(0).

 

[DoggyDaddy]

always take a backpack

I don't have a backpack... and if I did, and I put my coat in it, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the backpack?

 

[42769vette]

I don't have a backpack... and if I did, and I put my coat in it, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the backpack?

that is the purpose so you dont have to carry your coat

 

[ThePhantom86]

The family and I will be going Saturday. Hopefully, some friends from work will be there too.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I frequent the 1500, but I've never gone with the intent to buy or even search for any holsters......so maybe someone can answer this.............is there anybody there that has a selection of safariland holsters?? I know I've seen hundreds of holster, but since I don't shop for them often I never paid attention......

I went to the 1500 last year looking for a Safariland duty holster and had no luck.

 

[Dick]

The wife, a buddy, and myself will be heading down Saturday sometime. Looking for some night sights for my XD if anyones got em, and possibly another gun or two depending on what we come across.

 

[the1kidd03]

I went to the 1500 last year looking for a Safariland duty holster and had no luck.

This is what I figured....I remember seeing all kinds of holsters but never anything of "brand name" or "higher quality" like that....I found a number of sellers on Ebay that sell them new fro really cheap....1/3 -1/2 the retail prices new.....I'm content....now it's on to other purchases

 

[ridetoslide]

over priced

I agree with radar above about over priced stuff. I really enjoy going to shows but get sick of seeing the same over priced items time after time. Hopefully some of the sellers realize this and move on.

 

[HICKMAN]

Ill be there Saturday, hopefully early.

I only have 2 goals for this trip:

1) enjoy the 1500. I dont need anything, but do have a few things Im looking for.
2) Papa Roux. This is really my #1 reason since Im jonesing for some Papa in a bad way!

man... I hear ya!

 

[68_F100]

man... I hear ya!

Cole slaw beside the sandwich not on it.

 

[showmeapair]

Do most of these vendors take plastic or is it strictly cash?

 

[42769vette]

Do most of these vendors take plastic or is it strictly cash?

cash usually get you a better deal but i think alot are set up to take cc.

 

[Que]

I'll be there giving away my shotgun.

 

[HD_darla]

Being that I'm currently from Ohio can I buy handguns from the Indy 1500? If so I'll make the drive after hearing every one talk it up so much!!

Obviously I'm assuming that I can't buy from just a regular person. I'm talking about a dealer?