Is there an automotive swap meet anywhere in the world where it’s better to go later? Like where the vendors hold back all the good stuff til the next day? I’m guessing it has to happen somewhere, right?
Friday is better for sure. And if you can only make it Saturday then go as early as you can. A lot of guy will start packing up pretty early on Saturday, especially if it's hot out.
I was laughing reading your comment because I agree 100% but then I remembered in the past some killer deals on the last day. I got a nice 34 grille on a last day swap meet , or that one time I bought a 5window 34 at the street rod nats at the end the show
Last year it was definitely Friday. The problem last year was people or lack of. Both Vendors and buyers. Lots of empty spaces. Some great bargains. In the about 30 years I've been making the trek from NE. I can't remember less people.
Best selection if you are there when they drop the flag, some good deals at the end when they realize they have to load all this shit back up.
@daylatedollarshort covered it well. I will also mention the guys that scramble through your trailer or bed before you can even get started, don't be those guys...
Some vendors were packing up at 10am on Saturday, making it look empty. we had not been for a few years ,and even on the Friday there were empty spots. It does get frustrating covering the same distance walking jut to view empty tar seal. Caught with a lot of friends and found parts we actually needed. I would still go back.
we would fly over every June to attend the Show and Swap from Aussie When one of the Club members took over the Show it was a flop 2019 was our last swap visit , sad because the early swap were great we now visit for two months Sept/Oct and just tour USA
I for years strive to arrive at swap meets at sunrise or before & the most recent Wahoo Ne. meet was no exception, however found myself catching up on over winter visits & late making the vendor rows until well after the noon hour, however, as luck might have it a local area vendor had a complete 32 cowl clearly visible in the back of his pickup, not sure if no one noticed or like me were late getting around, a fortunate event as the 'A' pillars were full height seperated at the factory roof joint, lower mounting sub rail & cowl band anchors intact & even a pitted but repairable dash still in place, unfortunately missing the hinges, & cowl vent door, with some thin metal in the trough area, & in need of minor lower cowl patches but well worthy of the $20. The U.P.I. cowls are of course available in piece format of a dozen or so component parts totaling in excess of $1500, & good luck finding an affordable original complete cowl assembly & an equally reasonable shipper.
The club has taken the show back over and trying to build it back up to what it was pre-covid. If we don't continue to support it , it will be a thing of the past like so many other great events
I am in L.A. and have gone to this show for over 30 years, We need to attend/support, or we may loose it!
I always have some items for sale but the convenience of a swap space in the middle of everything is great. If you figure parking cost, 2 days gate admission for 2 guys the cost of the space isn't so bad. I've had same space forever and I think this year it was $125. Big enough for my pickup and sale items. Not a big deal when you've driven 1700 miles to get there.
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