We went to the Grand Rapids Michigan gun show this morning. It is billed as having 475 tables which gives an indication of its size.
Primers: about 150-200 thousand total plus shotgun. Pricing ranged from $50/M discounted to $45/M up to$60/M. Lots of people looking but not may buying.
Powder: Hogdgons and IMR running about $25 which is about $5 over local stores. Again lots of lookers but not many takers.
Bullet Molds: About 15 total including the very old stuff. Used Lee single and double cavity with handles about $50, round ball about $40 and black powder between $40-$50. There was one old unmarked .38 SW, very well used at $50.
Casting Equipment: 1 10# Lee pot.
Guns: supprisingly few. New stuff was only a little higher than the local stores. Mil Surps are out of sight. NRA Good SKS at about $250 and up. Used commercial have not come down as yet. Older, interesting rifles were almost non exsistant.
The Good News: The attendance was way down compared to the last two shows here when there was up to an hours wait just to get in the door. Dealers are starting to dicker some.
Maybe things are calming down some in this area.
Terrier