When the gun shows are in Calgary, dealers often go to WSS, Bass and Cambodain Tire and stock up on things like standard brand center fire ammo, Super X 06, 270 and 308 and bulk rimfire ammo. Lay a couple boxes on table write a price on masking tape. Most preople that are not in the know think that it must be a deal because it is on a table with the used stuff
I know of one store that used to suggest that they were limiting amount of rimfire ammuntion sold during the show because they did not want it sold for a profit. Nothing like a limit to enourage gun show dealers to get their friends to help them with a straw purchase to beat the limit. I hope the gun show dealers made money because the store sure did
I know a couple fellows who just like to go to the show and set up a table and BS with their friends. If some of their overpriced stuff sells that is a bonus
Some go to the shows hoping to find something that the dealers don't know the true value of. Most seasoned vets of the shows have a well worn blue book and know exactly the value and it is hard to beat them at their own game.