Did anyone spend any money so far at the Atlanta DSC convention?

Living in West Texas I learned long ago that the guy at the diner counter or table in a sweaty hat, dirty jeans and heavily worn boots may own a 50,000 acre cattle ranch or farm 10s of thousands acres of wheat, milo or sorghum.
Treat everyone like an old friend until they show you they don’t deserve it.
 
jpr9954 said:
I didn't buy anything in the double rifle class but did come home with Craig Boddington's latest book 50 Great Stalks as well as an associate membership in the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

We had great conversations with Ansie and Jacques Strauss at Kowas Adventures about a 2027 hunt in Namibia.
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You will live Kowas and the Strauss family. Fantastic people and a great trip!
 
Green Chile said:
ParkWest you say...which one? Did you look at their SD-22 full size training rifle?
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Yes sir. Looking at adding the SD-22 with the express sights. I have two Dakota rifles in 375 & 416 so that would be a great addition in a more compact format.
 
Back in 1988 I went to DSC when they were still at the airport. Had $5500 tip cash in my pocket from past five years of guiding. I was finally going on a dall sheep hunt that I had dreamed about since I was a kid. Problem was none of the guides would give me the time of day. As I dejectedly walked out the door, guy with Vira Safaris in Botswana told me "You need to go to Africa". 10 days in the Okavango and Chobe Region for buff and 7 other plains game. All in for $5500.
Best decision I ever made, never went on that dall sheep hunt and never looked back.
 
Did not go to DSC as I will be in Nashville. I have the pleasure of knowing and hunting with many of the well known outfitters and enjoy catching up with them. I try not to waste their time if I’m not hunting with them that year as they have work to get done. That said, any outfitter that has decided to blow me off does so with the understanding that I will never book with them.

HH
 
One lesson I learned when I was about 30, was that you can't judge a man by how he looks.


I was running a fly shop when a man come in driving a old Ford F150 and wearing overalls asking about a fly rod.

I showed him some St. Croix rods and some Redingtons.

He got close to me and said "I'm not richer than God, but I want a decent fly rod."

My mind got changed immediately. He left with a very high end Thomas & Thomas and I learned a very valuable lesson

Lesson learned and recollected to employees for over 30 years now...
 
Can firearms be purchased at the show? I saw Mauser had a booth. Are they selling rifles that you can actually buy that exact rifle?
 
Dang, my daily driver is 23 years old.

I know I had the boots that I I'm wearing right now in 2007.




Maybe I am the example of what not to overlook.
 
In Georgia, if you can pass the background check or have a reciprocal CWP, you can just walk away with it!
 
absales said:
Can firearms be purchased at the show? I saw Mauser had a booth. Are they selling rifles that you can actually buy that exact rifle?
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It depends on who’s booth you’re looking to buy from and what show you’re referring to.

Manufacturers might take an order and facilitate the sale through a local dealer or refer you to one they know who has inventory. They might also coordinate to follow-up after the show for an order/deposit.

If the booth is a dealer (Gordy’s, William Larkin Moore, Steve Barnett’s, etc) they’ll have their own policy based on the state the show is in and their store policies. Some might sell there (if allowed by state and ATF regs), some might coordinate to send to a dealer near you, or coordinate to have you pick it up in person from them.
 
absales said:
Can firearms be purchased at the show? I saw Mauser had a booth. Are they selling rifles that you can actually buy that exact rifle?
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I purchased a shotgun from a dealer and it will be mailed to my receiving FFL. It apparently will save me from paying Georgia sales tax if I received it at the show. I am out of state and dealer was from the northeast.

I was ignored by one suppressor dealer, went a few aisles down bought one from someone else. I was also ignored at Steve Barnett's.
 
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AZDAVE said:
I always find it interesting on how people get judged by their dress and jewlery/watches.

On the flip side when I was in high school, I worked at a gym and always had a old guy that was trying to get a hold of the wintergreen concentrate to put in the steam room. and If he did he was the only one going in there for hours because it burned the eyes of a normal person. I had to wrestle it out of his paws on more than one occasion. he dressed in old jean run down in the heels ropers, and a flannel shirt. Drove a beat up car. Well he was the biggest horse breeder in the state and was worth 50 million dollars (1974 dollars). taught me a good lesson on not to judge.
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Yes, there are always exceptions. I’ve had clients that have acted or displayed being wealthy but were not. I’ve had other clients that could buy out most people with just pocket change and don’t give a damn about appearances. Some of the wealthiest people I know have nothing to prove and are not flashy.
 
CJNJ said:
Years ago, representing a dentist and hospital, our jury trial was about to start. My client was worried and told me our adversary counsel was a "multi-millionaire lawyer." I had never heard of him but pointed out he wore a wrinkled suit and scuffed shoes and said that is no millionaire lawyer. When the jury came back in our favor a week later, I took this bit about shoes, watches and suits to heart.
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I’ve learned these “tells” of someone wearing clean quality shoes or boots. (Clean being more accurate especially the back heel area) And other signs. Are accurate to determine someone that most likely has their $hi! Together. Not necessarily money.

Of course nothing is 100%. There are sloppy looking billionaires. Warren Buffet would likely be blown off at DSC and SCI

Nathan Rothschild, the richest man in the world at the time was known for being sloppy looking or with cheap clothing , focusing entirely on his financial dealings.
 
jpr9954 said:
I didn't buy anything in the double rifle class but did come home with Craig Boddington's latest book 50 Great Stalks as well as an associate membership in the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

We had great conversations with Ansie and Jacques Strauss at Kowas Adventures about a 2027 hunt in Namibia.
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I didn’t get a chance to talk with mr. Boddington but I definitely made time to go over and speak th Jacques. I hunted Kowas in 2016. First class experience.
 
rgsiii said:
I purchased a shotgun from a dealer and it will be mailed to my receiving FFL. It apparently will save me from paying Georgia sales tax if I received it at the show. I am out of state and dealer was from the northeast.

I was ignored by one suppressor dealer, went a few aisles down bought one from someone else. I was also ignored at Steve Barnett's.
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I guess I'm glad my experience at Steve Barnett's wasn't unique? At least that tells me I shouldn't take it personally lol.
 
You guys are making me wish I was able to attend either DSC or SCI. I’ve never been to either and would really like to sometime.

I’m tentatively planning a safari for 2028 and I’d like to go to either TTHA, DSC or SCI next winter to see who I want to book with.

mdwest said:
Millennials tend to be much less material… and have a whole lot less knowledge of “finery”… Gen Z I find is about the same…
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As to folks looking the part and who has money I think thats pretty tough these days. U.S. millennials are less materialist in the sense that we don’t own many individual objects but we do tend to like quality. It might not be the quality the last generation recognizes though. For instance many millennial ladies would rather have a hand made leather bag from a farmers market than a bag from Louise Vuitton if that makes sense. Still very high quality long lasting item but it doesn’t always look the part. I’m millennial. I know how to dress the part when needed. Though my work boots are Italian leather which is a running joke between my wife and I about my footwear being more expensive than hers.

Point is the things we used to look for change. The brands change the look changes. So it’s best to not to assume much about the book by its cover these days.
 
I did!! 2027 Non-Export Bull Elephant and 2028 Leopard/Buff hunt. My first time in Atlanta but DSC is in big trouble soon if they don't get their act together, I have been a long time attendee of DSC show in Dallas and right quick I noticed several booths that were a main staple were not there and several of the Outfitters surrounding outfitter I booked with said they wouldn't be back due to the lack of foot traffic. In Dallas on Sat am its shoulder to shoulder most of the day in Atlanta not even close and I assume they are getting desperate or poor leadership as it is a hunting expo per say and you have workbench and gym equipment booths, nice stuff no doubt but i don't see the relation. Save the rest for another thread.
 
dhughes66 said:
I bought my first Rigby at their booth. I thought they were very nice to me especially since my first Rigby was only a hat and a book. All this country boy could afford . Rigby and Gordy and Sons booth were very friendly and helpful. This was my first show of this kind and I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to going back next year.
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Was Mike there from Gordy? He is kind of their double and safari rifle expert. I think he told me last i saw him that he wasn't planning on going to shows anymore?
 
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