RK Gun Show Franklin, TN

[downtown]

So how is this show? Is there a large amount of vendors there? The last show I went to was at the Nashville fairgrounds and it was kind of a disappointment.  I have a gun to sell and was wondering if it would be worth the drive from Clarksville. Thanks.

[Sunfish]

I'm afraid you will be disappointed again. Dealers will never pay as much as selling it on the classifieds here. It's been a buyers market for sometime and long guns are hard to sell on the tail end of hunting season. 

[Fourtyfive]

It would cost you less than the gas to make that drive to sell it here.

[Ronald_55]

1 minute ago, Sunfish said:

I'm afraid you will be disappointed again. Dealers will never pay as much as selling it on the classifieds here. It's been a buyers market for sometime and long guns are hard to sell on the tail end of hunting season. 

What he said. 

There are lots of members out your way. Paying for a benefactor membership and posting here would probably net you a quicker sale, more money, or both. Heck it is $10 just to get in the show and that is only good for a day.

[hipower]

1 hour ago, downtown said:

So how is this show? Is there a large amount of vendors there? The last show I went to was at the Nashville fairgrounds and it was kind of a disappointment.  I have a gun to sell and was wondering if it would be worth the drive from Clarksville. Thanks.

In a single word...No. 

[downtown]

Other than selling, what about the variety and prices of the guns there? I'll be looking for a new gun too.

[hipower]

1 hour ago, downtown said:

Other than selling, what about the variety and prices of the guns there? I'll be looking for a new gun too.

The only way you'll get the answer is to go.

If you are determined to go, search gun stores to find what you want and check pricing before you go to the show. That's about the only way to know what's a good vs bad price.

[downtown]

Are you allowed to conceal carry at the RK shows?

[Defender]

no, they ask you to check at the door and they put a tie in it.

[Will]

If you call gas and door entertainment budget,your out nothing. It not an bad drive.

if your gun is something desirable (not a Tarsus,Kahr or such) you can normally sell

it on floor for 80/90 Percent of retail value,compared to 40 percent on trade to dealer ,just like an automobile. With all the dealers and non dealers avoiding the

Goodman Shows for two years this could be a big one. RK usually packs in a crowd 

and with tables @ $39 Dollars compared to Double at most shows it may be a good show.

[downtown]

Thanks. I just sold my rifle this morning locally but still plan on going to the show to see if I can find a good price on a Henry.

[hlb14]

Looking forward to some feedback of how the show was today. 

[Grunt67]

The last two times I was there, and this was several yrs. ago, it was a bust. Not many vendors,

or buyers. If it's still anywhere near the same, not worth the drive.