The "I hate the Indy 1500 I'm never going back" thread - March 2012 edition

[88GT]

I am 6'4" tall and it kills me to walk shuffling my feet when it's so crowded. I would love to go but if I can't make a fairly good stride walking I'd better stay home.

Sounds like Mr88GT.

My only complaint is that the aisles just don't accommodate someone looking at the table offerings on either side and sufficient walk-through passage. For one person, let alone two. And let's not discuss the one person who IS two.

I know there are a lot of vendors. But surely we could have a different solution. Anybody know why they can't house it in multiple buildings?

 

[762minigun]

who has a dozen boiled eggs waiting until 12 hours before D-Day.. aka the 1500?

With a side of White Castles, and onion rings from BK.

 

[spitfire51]

Every time I leave the 1500 I tell myself that the deals on what I'm looking for aren't worth dealing with the crowds, and then a couple months later I have this idea for some gun or some item I just have to have and I find myself planning on going back. This time on Sunday I'll probably be kicking myself for going, but hey I need some powder, some primers, some bullets, and I'm hoping against hope to find a good deal on a Marlin rimfire rifle. We'll see how it goes.

 

[w35t]

question: does your license have to have your current address on it to make a purchase?

 

[radar44]

my zip code changed , I still live in the same house .

BIG hassle.

DICKS (the store)

 

[shooter521]

question: does your license have to have your current address on it to make a purchase?

From a dealer, yes. OR you can provide alternate proof of address in the form of a document issued by the state or federal government bearing your correct address, such as a tax return, handgun license, vehicle registration, voter registration, hunting/fishing license, etc.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I'll be there. My Main complaint is how heavy the ammo is. I complain all the time to whoever will listen but nothing ever seems to change. If they would use lightweight aluminum instead of lead we could make a difference

 

[Mad Brew]

Yeah, I can't say I'm too motivated to attend this time around after my experience in January. They need:

• Expedited entry
• More space
• More space
• More space
• Better deals

I guess my phenomenal experience with Gunbroker and wholesale internet pricing has spoiled me.

 

[whipfinish]

Let's face it, the 1500 show sucks but it's like crack....we need a new show pimp. So much for listening to the customer.

 

[Cemetery-man]

Used to be I always said I wanted to go but now I'm glad I never have!

 

[PeaShooter]

They check for loaded guns at the door, they might as well divert some patrons to the shower/soap line as well.

You know, they do hold it in the livestock barn most of the time. There should be some cattle washdown bays somewhere close by...

 

[PeaShooter]

8 solid hours of nuts to butts . With only a few stories of happy endings.

Sure , I'll be there .

What booth is giving happy endings?????!!?!?!?!?!? The massage chairs at the front seem to be a bit out in the open for that. Do you have to buy a really expensive gun to get one? Or will a Hi-Point do? I'd buy a high point for that!

 

[Jpfledderer]

In thinking about wearing my wifebeater and not showering for a few days...

 

[radar44]

Just got back from day one (Friday)
Not to crowded , Saturday might be a different story.
BO and crop dusting were at a minimum.

No happy endings to report . .(finding a really good deal)
Met some good INGO members .
Stop by the INGO booth and sign in ! You could be famous.