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Biddeford ME APR 29-30
- Thread starter Ray P
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If you go thru Kennebunkport at a big intersection on the right hand side there is a group of stores and the first one before the intersection is a pizza/grinder shop its got excellent food and is reasonably priced too. I forget the name of the place we stop there on every visit to maine.
the show in Biddeford
Is it worth the drive? Is it interesting guns and ammo, or junk?
Is it worth the drive? Is it interesting guns and ammo, or junk?
BlkHawk73 said:
Yup.
BlkHawk73 said:
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
Sounds kinda like what the Seattle stocking gun-dealers used to say about the monthly WACA 1000 table show at Puyallup WA. This one's only 175 tables, but it will probably be more fun than no gun show at all. Then again, I usually approach gun shows from an entertainment POV. I'll bring a pistol and a rifle for trading stock, but I won't be disappointed if they return home with me.
This will be the second time I attend a DiPrete show. I did try the DiPrete show last year in Augusta, and it was pretty good for a middling-sized show.
Show info can be found here:
http://www.dipromo.com/me/biddeford.html
175 tables is a very small show, even for DiPrete.
http://www.dipromo.com/me/biddeford.html
175 tables is a very small show, even for DiPrete.
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I enjoyed it. There were 3 different ammo guys, and 2 reloader suppliers; one Class III guy, and the rest had a good assortment of stuff. (two passes at each table = 3 hrs ttl)Green_Manelishi said:
The usual suspects were well-represented; rugers, bushmasters, Saiga, RomAKs, SKS', SMLEs, etc. Winchesters & mil-surps were everywhere. I like Star & AMTs, so I was pleased to see one Destroyer, a handful of Super Bs, & a few Firestars (they were all .40 unfortunately).
I may head back tomorrow before noon to see what's still there. For a discount, i might be able to help someone lighten the load for their return run.
show in Biddeford
The decision was made to not attend. Too much other stuff to do![[thinking]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/010.gif "Thinking [thinking]")
The decision was made to not attend. Too much other stuff to do
cdkayak said:
Sorry, CD. I really wasn't looking too closely at the ARs, so I don't know if there were any DPMS dealers. IIRC, there was a DPMS dealer at Augusta last year; and I did not see him at this show today. Don't know if that helps.
cdkayak said:
Yes, it was Phil; and I have bought a few guns from him at the Sanford show over the years. My favorite was a short AMT 22 Automag.
Looked closer today, and didn't see a DPMS dealer. There was one Stag dealer with lowers and a few assembled rifles; and a few guys throughout with all sorts of good aftermarket AR15 accessories.
I really got the feeling this was a buyer's show: Very few (3, 4, none?) non-gun or non-ammo tables. Lots of good ammo sources too. A couple of vendors said this was one of the better sized crowds they've had in attendance at Biddeford.
Was kinda surprised that the DiPretes run such a taught ship; vendors are required to be there for the duration; no shutting down at 12Noon on Sunday to get home quicker.
Also bumped into 3 local gun club presidents while I was there.
I had two neighbor teens helping me haul stuff around at the show, as I'm still stumping around on crutches.
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I was able to purchase their assistance for a swiss bayonet each, and Wendy's afterward.