They are still worth going to in Al anyway. Lots of jerky, knives, tasers and overpriced ammo. Also, quite a few gems to be found here and there. I picked up two pounds of Lilgun for $35/lb and a nice Ruger Hawkeye for a very decent price at a show this weekend. Also noted that the price of ammo seems to be coming down a little at least.
There are great gun shows all over the country.
Half the people that bitch about them don't even know WTF they're looking for.