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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by pq55, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. pq55
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
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    Hi, next weekend will be the last of the season and didn't go before to the last .I went in june and the field was almost empty (rain), my question is for those who goes before to the last of the season.There is enough vendor to be worthy going?

    Thanks
     
  2. LeadSledMerc
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    If you can't make any other's, you should at least go to the first and last...see you there!:D
     
  3. ol'skool29
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    im going to try to be there. there shouldnt be any setbacks next weekend, so we'll see!
     
  4. 59KUSTOM
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    Weather permitting, October is the busiest & best of the year. I'll be peddling my wares in spaces B88 & B89.
     
  5. 8FLEET9
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    from MASS.

    i'm going in hopes of finding a glass clip for my 55.
     
  6. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
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    Serious buyers get there at daybreak. It's all done by 12 noon?
     
  7. RidgeRunner
    Joined: Feb 9, 2007
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    from Western MA

    My experience last few years:

    April and Oct biggest and best.

    I try to arrive at first light.

    I try to cover all the vendors by 10, can start to wind down after that. Look at the cars last, some still arriving mid-late morning, unless going specifically with buying a car in mind.

    Range of availability of wares varies, some months a lot of tin others more parts, or more old garage tools. Seldom find the items on my highest priority list at the time but usually find some good deals on things I will be needing in the future or shop stuff I've always wanted but couldn't afford full tariff on new [prefer older better quality used equip over new "global" offerings]. Usually a worthwhile trip for me.

    Would plan on heading up Sun but Maxton LSR meet is priority for me, will have to wait until April.

    Others mileage will probably vary.
     
    Last edited: Oct 19, 2009
  8. pq55
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    Thanks for the respond,i will be there at 7:00am. And after to bud factory tour (free beer).

    Pat
     
  9. '54Caddy
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    I'll be there. The first and last shows are always the best. Make sure you get there early or you will miss out! Hopefully the weather holds out.
     
  10. LeadSledMerc
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    So you're getting there late????:D
     
  11. Fenders
    Joined: Sep 8, 2007
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    No - you should not go.
    No other buyers should go.
    Except me,,,
    and the sellers.

    I have been to everyone this year except last month when it rained...
    Will be to the one on the 25th.

    You can stay home.
     
  12. str8axle55
    Joined: Dec 19, 2006
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    from MA

    I`ll be there in spot B46, come on by.
     
  13. 59KUSTOM
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    Weather looks good!
     
  14. pq55
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    I had great time last sunday,i was there at 6:00am and seeing the frenetic ballet of flashlight and headlight was just plain fun.I found couple good deal and will surely repeat the experience next year.The weather was great.
    Buying part at the dim of a flashlight could be deceiving once the daylight come,:eek: but that parts of the experience.

    Pat
     

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  15. 59KUSTOM
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    Made some good cash for Vegas! Thanks to everyone who bought stuff from me!
     
  16. LeadSledMerc
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    lookin at stuff by flashlight is always a great way to start the last Amherst swap...it's tradition and a great event I always have a good time at including this year!:D
     
  17. ol'skool29
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    i'm glad i made it to the last one of the year, i got some good deals!
     

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