C&E Winston-Salem Gun Show

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On Dec 15th, 2021 PeaBr8k said

Most C&E shows are a great experience. But this one takes the cake. No clear indication (nor signs for show) or which parking lot to park, despite having multiple buildings to choose from highway. Ended up pulling into completely different building, that also happened to be place of gathering with parents dropping off children to play sports. When walking from parking lot that thought was for show. Walked around entirely different building and through a courtyard to finally see what looked like people from show standing at door. Greeted by impolite door guard, letting people through door that was apparently only exit (still no signs for a show). Rudely pointed to actually entrance, walked completely around this building as well to finally find the ticket booth (still no indication of a gun show). The ticket booth people were much friendlier, so I didn’t complain. As I walked into the building, again rudely stopped by elderly man sitting on stool apparently collecting tickets, that I literally walked clear past (not in the most visible place to begin with) before being informed to hand him my tickets then he rudely laughed. This was no laughing matter to me as I had already been rudely greeted by the door guard at the exit before even entering. I then found myself not even wanting to browse the show, though I paid for a ticket. Found the same vendors from other shows, as usual selling accessories and unrelated merchanise. Could not find anything of interest after less than 10 min, so decided to leave. Thankfully, as I headed to exit, a random attendee (not a vendor) walked in with a custom shotgun, that was instantly purchased upon asking if was for sale. I was now in need of a soft case (an accessory). Asking one vendor who was very kind, with no avail. Next vendor I asked, had a very impolite answer, and was more concerned about judging the firearm just purchased than helping me. I then left (with no soft case) through the exit with rude door guard, as this was closer to where parked. Had to then walk back to the other building where their were parents and children (shotgun on shoulder). Not the best place to be carrying a shotgun with no clear indications of a gun show next door. C&E, I do not completely believe to be at fault here. As I do plan on intending all future shows, other than this specific location.

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On Aug 7th, 2023 Alan Hoppen said

Pretty much my experience also. Problem is, all gun shows in Winston-salem and Greensboro are lame. I was used to Richmond, Virgina shows that where large and full of guns, knives, and even home made beef jerky.

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