Showing/Selling at Militaria Shows

[ColinG]

Every once-in-awhile I set up a table or two at local militaria shows. The last three times I brought along about 8 or 9 M9s to display and sell. I find that most people don't have a clue as to different makers, models, styles, etc. and I find myself giving a mini-course in the development of the M9. Also the price I ask on some of the earlier military PHORBIS or commericial PHROBIS/BUCK M9s really seems to surprise (astound) people as they believe because the M9 is still being issued they can't be worth more $50 or so. Anyway, I have yet to sell a single M9 bayonet which, I believe, may be due to the poor economy as well as to the rather new field of M9 collecting. I really don't care though as I have as much fun talking/lecturing about them as I would from any sales.