Chickasha disappointment.

It's been hit or miss at any swapmeet for me for several years. Either there is nothing that I am looking for, there are a bunch of what I am looking for or the price is out of line from what I want to pay.

A lot of the old regulars are getting up in age and those that go seem to drag the same stuff they have had for years. I've had pretty good luck with rodders selling off their left over items though.

Word is that along with being cancled this year 2022 for Portland as from what I understand control of the Expo center where it and the Portland Roadster show are held is changing and no one knows what the people taking over have planned.
 
Re: Chickasha disappointment (and 'A' parts in general)

Brubaker said:
"I’m thinking as the weather gets nicer I’ll hold a garage sale of Model A parts only and see what happens."
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Ray,
Not that I need another reason to head up to Portland, but if you end up having a garage sale, keep us posted.
Thanks, Bruce[/QUOTE]

Will do.
 
Steve Plucker said:
You can say that again...I am currently downsizing myself.

Going to sell my 50's and and 60's early 70's Rock and Roll collection of vinal music records today...over 1600 45's and 800 LP's...probably will not get much for them but they have been sitting dormant for to long now plus a few other things.

Model A parts...Still hoarding...but there will come a day I am sure!

Pluck
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I’m VERY interested in your LP,S if you have a list or pics
 
Buy & Sell Online

If your only goal in going to Chickasha Swap Meet
is to buy & sell - stay home - buy & sell on
The Interweb.

Chickasha Swap Meet is - was - will continue
to be - a family gathering.

This year - more than most - that was needed.

I will be at Tulare in May to observe & report.

And To Visit With Family.


Jim
 
51504bat said:
Looking forward to the Tulare meet on May 1st. Not half way across the country, only about a 3 1/2 hour drive. I'm having swap meet withdraw so hopefully this will be the fix I need.
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Did you mean the Selma Meet? It was last weekend March 20. I’m hoping the Bakersfield Swap meet will be held.

I couldn’t go because I had to get my 2nd COVID shoot that day. Glad that’s over with. My wife will feel better about me attending some swap meets this spring.

David Serrano
 

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I make a living buying and selling Model A parts for the last 38 years. 20 years ago we acquired our original parts primarily at swap meets and farm auctions. Now, we acquire them on the internet and estates. I haven’t bought any Model A parts at a swap meet in 5 years. The internet is full of places to buy great stuff and no driving or hotels needed.

I will say this, the single best swap meets I have bought many good Modal A parts is at the MARC meets. They are along drive for you, but they have the best swap meets.
 
wwirz said:
I am planning on going to Hershey this year as well. I have not been there since 1974.
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I thought Hershey gave up already... I love swap meets for the experience and talking to other folks.

Luray is on my list for this year and I always find things I didn't think I'd need at Carlisle.
 
Im one of those that goes just because. My cars are 70's vintage although not one of the more popular brand to find lots of spares for. There are a couple of guys that specialize in the make that set up at Carlisle. I dont always go looking, but usually do find something. Sometimes it may just be some shop equipment. I very much look forward to Hershey, moreso than Carlisle and there is even less stuff for my car there. I like going through the car corral, and just seeing whats out there in general. I try to hit Carlisle in the spring, Hershey in the fall. My wife doesnt care about cars and she even likes to go to Hershey with me to look around.
 
Re: Buy & Sell Online

trulyvintage said:
If your only goal in going to Chickasha Swap Meet
is to buy & sell - stay home - buy & sell on
The Interweb.

Chickasha Swap Meet is - was - will continue
to be - a family gathering.

This year - more than most - that was needed.

I will be at Tulare in May to observe & report.

And To Visit With Family.


Jim
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Being as I have no family there my only reason to travel 1,360 miles is to shop. Friday morning was slim pickings. Mostly vacant spaces in both buildings with lots of open land outside. As stated elsewhere most of the good stuff was sold from vendor to vendor on Thursday.
 
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Chris Haynes said:
. . . As stated elsewhere most of the good stuff was sold from vendor to vendor on Thursday.
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Unfortunately, that seems to be prevalent at most swap meets. Even during the regulars hours for the meet, I have come across sites where the wife is left to sell the stuff while the guy is out looking for more stuff. They never seem to know prices and don’t dare negotiate.

David Serrano
 
Re: Buy & Sell Online

Chris Haynes said:
Being as I have no family there my only reason to travel 1,360 miles is to shop. Friday morning was slim pickings. Mostly vacant spaces in both buildings with lots of open land outside. As stated elsewhere most of the good stuff was sold from vendor to vendor on Thursday.
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If you aren’t going to visit folks in the hobby.

Stay Home.

You will save time & money shopping on the internet.

It isn’t just “ vendor to vendor “ sales that
take place on Thursday - it is full blown
retailers that are NOT primarily vending
at Chickasha - they are buying wholesale from
folks that came to set up for the public on Friday.

As long as that keeps happening - it will be
slim pickins on Friday & Saturday.


Jim
 
I was able to attend on Friday. Yes it was small as expected due to covid but I was able to find several A related gems at reasonable prices.
Those of us that have attended that meet through the years observe trends. One year it will be lots of T stuff, the next will be lots of A stuff. People being people you can't predict. I was able to visit with old friends and spend a cool sunny day looking for the diamond in the rough.
Perhaps as covid fades away (unless the government concocts another way to control the population) swapmeets will return in size and variety.
 
I was very happy with Chickasha. I found several model A part I wanted/needed at prices that were fair to both parties. I paid $75 for a fiberglass top for a late 1931 p/u. Real steel one are like hens teeth to find. I found model A bed, and saw several workable fenders. This one is good quality an will fill the space until I find a real one. It was found on Friday morning. However we were at the lot on Thursday morning for the feeding frenzy. It is tradition and part of the trip to be at the pre swap meet, before the real swap meet If you are there for the pre swap meet on Thursday, not all parts get displayed and Friday is like a whole new swap meet!!!��
 
iron mountain 1 said:
It is tradition and part of the trip to be at the pre swap meet, before the real swap meet If you are there for the pre swap meet on Thursday, not all parts get displayed and Friday is like a whole new swap meet!!!��
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Is that just a Chickasha tradition or does it happen at other places? I'm planning to go to Luray for my first swap meet experience, and if there's a prior swap meet I'd like to know about it.
 
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