If the Church was there first and has an agreement, then that is why they get reserved space.
I'm glad you found good deals...i'm sure they are there is you dig for awhile, but the perception that gun shows are THE place to get goods deals is now a misconception.
If SAXET is the "only show in town" I will continue to buy from individuals and wholesalers (and Academy) until they get their $hit together...
I dont feel compelled to go to a poor or mediocre gun show just because thats all we have.
I guess I am jaded...
I know that has been some friction on here with a board member and Schluder Shots. But I don't know the the whole story cause I was not there. Like the old saying goes "There is 3 sides to every story". All I can speak for is my experience with Bruce and his staff. I was treated well while at his booth. Scored some great deals on a Stag lower and some Magpul gear. I will say that they do have a busy booth but they still took the time to help me and answer my questions.
I might get flamed to no end for posting this but o well.
I'm with you Big J I have bought a lot from Bruce and I have always been treated great. Bruce my not have the greatest people skills but he his very Knowledgeable when it comes to guns. I've worked around a lot of engineers and most are not sales people. It seems to me that there are people on here that like to bitch about everything from paying for parking to vendors to kids at the show. When I need something and I find it at the show I buy it. I don't care about the personality of the guy who sells it to me. I don't need a reach around to make me feel good. Bruce's prices are as good as any on the net and he usually has the parts I need.
I clicked on this thread to poop on the show for their horrid parking...
I've bought a lower, some magazines & parts and a complete upper from bruce and have had nothing but a pleasure talking to him and his friend that helps out at the shows.
I've met with him over the last three shows and he calls me by my first name and remembers my last name. Hell, he even remembered to bring me a barrel that we spoke over two months ago. Stuff happens and I understand that, but I've posted on AR15 and other forums that I probably won't buy anything else from other places but from Bruce because of his service...He earned my loyalty.
Aaron G./San Antonio TX