What dumb stuff did YOU hear at the 1500?

[snapping turtle]

A few 1500s ago I was browsing an ammo dealer's table when an employee came up and asked what I was looking for. I told him I was looking for SD 9mm rounds. He came over with a tiny 25 year old box of Black Talons priced at something retarded like $75 and told me I wanted them because they are the "original cop killer". I gave him a dirty look and walked away.

I currently use Winchester Ranger Ts... the last thing we need are 'tards walking around repeating the anti-gun rhetoric as if it were cool.

I sold a pack two shows ago for 70. He just trying to get the extra five for it.

 

[Spanky46151]

Didn't really hear anything too much out of the way, but did see something that struck me funny. Has the Nazi guy always been there and I didn't notice? Not talking about some stands that had some collectible genuine era pieces, but the guy who had EVERYTHING Nazi, bumper stickers, key rings, flags, including shirts printed up (in German so I had no ideal what they said) to sell. Is this a pro-Nazi thing, and if it was, do you think it's appropriate at the 1500, or is it marketed toward those with an interest in WWII things? I know what I think, but wanted to pick the brains of the masses a little.

 

[boozoo]

Wow @ some of these storys. I dont have any personally, but I do hate how everyone looks at me and my buddy like we're some unknowlegeble thugs looking for "clips" and usually shop at dons guns...(simply cause we're black)

That's a mighty big assumption. I'm here to tell you, it was your Godawful cologne that was getting you "the look".

 

[E5RANGER375]

i dont kow about the nazi stuff guy, but if you ever wanna ear full of racist propoganda, go talk to old Mr. scherer (yes the guy who makes the glock mags) hes a trip out of a KKK movie. man that guy use to hand out white power literature and crap. he use to always be drunk too. i just always walk by him and say high mr. scherer, now. i dont stop in for propoganda hour, at least not since i was tricked into the first one, lol. hes a wakko

 

[Gpfury86]

There was definitely some junk there.....I was hoping they might have a screw I needed for my kershaw, but no such luck.....

 

[Turn Key]

I take it the creep in the ''Purple Mini-Skirt'' did not make a reappearance?


TK

 

[Bradsknives]

There was definitely some junk there.....I was hoping they might have a screw I needed for my kershaw, but no such luck.....

Kershaw usually won't sell spare parts to dealers...so finding a screw for your knife would be next to impossible unless a dealer had a few junk knives laying around for parts which is unlikely.

Kershaw knives have a life time warranty...so my advice would be go to there website ...they have a toll free number...call them and tell them your problem. You will only be out a few bucks for shipping. Their turn around time is reasonable... usually less than 2 weeks. If you need any help feel free in contacting me through private message.

 

[Gpfury86]

Kershaw usually won't sell spare parts to dealers...so finding a screw for your knife would be next to impossible unless a dealer had a few junk knives laying around for parts which is unlikely.

Kershaw knives have a life time warranty...so my advice would be go to there website ...they have a toll free number...call them and tell them your problem. You will only be out a few bucks for shipping. Their turn around time is reasonable... usually less than 2 weeks. If you need any help feel free in contacting me through private message.

I already have one coming, just figured a dealer would have some parts at the show, but they aren't concerned about fixing anything just selling the knifes they have. Appreciate the help though.

 

[sparky241]

Mosin is a solid 1000 yard rifle.

it is if all you want to hit is the next county, it will do it i swear

 

[dudley0]

I heard one vendor that was showing a pistol with an accessory rail to someone that the rail was for grenade launcher or light attachment. He said most people use a light, but it was designed for a grenade launcher.

I didn't get a look at what the pistol was, just chuckled to my self and kept walking.

I am sure that he kept saying that to many people... but that guy said the same lame crap to me. I didn't even offer him a grin. It was an M&P 40c if I remember correctly...

 

[LEaSH]

M+P 40 with a grenade launcher you say? Hmmmm

I like his imagination, but I have to think these guys that say the outlandish stuff just have a lame and twisted humorous.

It's not really a selling point.

 

[Bradsknives]

I already have one coming, just figured a dealer would have some parts at the show, but they aren't concerned about fixing anything just selling the knifes they have. Appreciate the help though.

The main problem is most knife companies perform ALL repair work themselves for warranty/liability reasons. This is why they very seldom offer parts to dealers for repair work. Also, as a vendor you can either set up to sell or fix/customize things....but not both. The shows are just too busy to be able to sell, keep an eye on your product and have the normal conversations with possible customers to repair things. As you know the Indy 1500 is especially crowded....I rarely have time to sit down for 3 days let alone eat and go to the bathroom....Knife repairs can be time consuming taking away from your main focus of selling. Bottom line is you can't spread yourself out too thin as a vendor.

 

[Newbomb92]

I take it the creep in the ''Purple Mini-Skirt'' did not make a reappearance?


TK

He/She was at the Valpo show. My fiance nudged me and said "Who is that?". I said, "I've heard of it".

 

[indoorsoccerfrea]

Originally Posted by Turn Key
I take it the creep in the ''Purple Mini-Skirt'' did not make a reappearance?

TK

I did see a uni-gender individual in a zebra striped skirt and black tights...I averted my eyes to avoid permanent retinal damage before I could take in the rest.

 

[ATF Consumer]

Ignorant LEO at the weapon check-in table stated they should charge for checking in the weapons.

 

[E5RANGER375]

Ignorant LEO at the weapon check-in table stated they should charge for checking in the weapons.

lol, they do.... them boys dont volunteer. whos he trying to fool makin at least $25 an hour on the side to be there.

why do you think the admission has went up to $10 ??? rediculously overpriced. even if you use their stupid $1 off coupon, its rediculous. plus its not just the consumers. the table fees have went up too!!! a table at the 1500 cost just as much as a table at national gun day, and the 1500 isnt even half the size show national gun day is.

 

[theweakerbrother]

I saw a gentleman ask for directions back to the interstate. I saw "Officer Friendly" roll his eyes, tell him that 38th West only goes one way and try to tell another office that the guy was an idiot. The 2nd officer, to his credit, was obviously irritated by "Officer Friendly."

 

[Gpfury86]

The main problem is most knife companies perform ALL repair work themselves for warranty/liability reasons. This is why they very seldom offer parts to dealers for repair work. Also, as a vendor you can either set up to sell or fix/customize things....but not both. The shows are just too busy to be able to sell, keep an eye on your product and have the normal conversations with possible customers to repair things. As you know the Indy 1500 is especially crowded....I rarely have time to sit down for 3 days let alone eat and go to the bathroom....Knife repairs can be time consuming taking away from your main focus of selling. Bottom line is you can't spread yourself out too thin as a vendor.

Makes sense, but I really wasn't wanting them to fix it just wanted the specialty screw cause the thread is pretty fine and its a torx so its hard to find. I understand your point completely though. i want to put a dab of blue locktite on them anyway so they dont fall out again.....

 

[dieselman]

a FEG P9R is worth far more than $395

 

[Roadie]

I didn't hear anything too stupid, but I saw a Vendor selling a USED Bersa 380 DuoTone for $315! Must of been silver plated on the aluminum frame