That said…you really cannot beat Nashville as a convention destination. The Nashville SCI Convention will likely be great!
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Originally posted by 30.06king: If yoy can, compare the costs to attend, if that's a consideration. I found DSC less costly but either show is fabulous.
I much prefer Dallas, but doing Nashville this year as the wives want to go do Nashville instead this year. Dallas is always too close to the holidays for us as well. Only make it there every other year or so.
Mac
Posts: 1747 | Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Registered: 01 February 2007
I preferred DSC even though Nashville is closer. I heard all the Convention hotels are sold out and the ones outside are expensive.
I do think it is a good idea to try Nashville. Hopefully, Nashville will draw in some new customers for everyone that hasn't been able to make it to Reno or Vegas.
Posts: 1493 | Location: Cincinnati | Registered: 28 May 2009
My wife and I will be attending SCI. This will be my third convention and her first. We've discussed doing Dallas, as well, but too much booked for Q1 next year already.
Posts: 1450 | Location: New England | Registered: 22 February 2010
You name it, it is there. Guns, ammo, knives , clothing of all sorts, furs, vehicles , jewelry , furniture, wine, and about anything else one can think of .
Originally posted by Bill/Oregon: I've never been to either show. What all is there besides guides/outfitters/PHs selling hunts?
Every hunter needs to attend at least once. It will amaze you as to what is on display. From taxidermy to Holland & Holland showing off doubles costing up to $300k. Latest in optics, most firearm manufacturers showing off their products. List goes on and on. Taking the wife this year. She will love it, just have to trick her to avoid seeing the jewelry booths
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
I’ll being in Mexico hunting during DSC. Try to never miss the SCI convention - looking forward to seeing how it goes in Nashville.
The show always end up costing me at least $10K LOL!
Larry - Look forward to seeing you in Nashville!!
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