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In the long ago past, during the Clinton Years, it was on par with the ARPC gun shows.. but after Collectors West split from whatever it was; it became much smaller, a mere shadow of its former self. Less than 1/2 of the building if that, and many empty tables. That was when I went there last time, 10 or so years ago. Not sure if it has improved any since then. At that time, it was split between Salem and Canby or Vancouver gun shows by the same event promoters, and that may have been why so small.. but this time? I don't know? Maybe same size as Wes Knodel shows in Albany?How is this show? Never been down to one in Salem?
Not as big as the Albany show.@PiratePast40 , is it larger than Wes Knodel shows in Albany? And how does it compare to ARPC shows?
So to confirm, it's smaller than both Wes Knodel shows and ARPC shows?Not as big as the Albany show.
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OK I'll skip this oneYes. ARPC show is one of, if not the biggest in the state. This one is smaller than the last WK show in Albany
I lived in Salem for 22 years just moved to Washington. Truly on of the best small gun shows.How is this show? Never been down to one in Salem?
Is that good or bad?Not bad. Bigger than the Eugene shows. Much better than the one they had last year here at the fairgrounds. CCI small pistol primers for $80/k at one of the tables.
The Salem gun show has never been very big, but this year was better than last. For some venues, we're getting into a circular decline in attendance and vendor participation. If people don't show up and make purchases, the vendors can only keep participating for so long before it's no longer profitable for them to make the investment. Conversely, if fewer vendors show up, there is ess merchandise available and people are less likely to purchase. I'm hearing that some of the venues are raising their prices considerably. That makes it even tougher for people. The price of $70 per table has doubled at some places.Is that good or bad?