Thoughts on Hershey
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Jeff/Illinois
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Neat but don't go too much on those big signs in the one photo, like the Gulf signs, they aren't worth near as much as a smaller sign.
The old saying used to be the bigger the sign the smaller the price. Just a head's up here. The reason being, where in the world are you going to display a sign 8 feet in diameter unless you have a big old honkin' barn and then even then they don't display all that well.
Nice Coupe in the background I like that.
The old saying used to be the bigger the sign the smaller the price. Just a head's up here. The reason being, where in the world are you going to display a sign 8 feet in diameter unless you have a big old honkin' barn and then even then they don't display all that well.
Nice Coupe in the background I like that.
redmodelt
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This was posted over on the Model T Ford Club of America forum. It is some info about the 2019 swap;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/906320.html?1539815866
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/906320.html?1539815866
I just read this link and it's encouraging. Maybe more car parts and less parked $70.000 diesel pickups.
I hope the RED field vendors actually improve their lot.
Just a couple of thoughts. I'm getting old, but love walking Hershey. This year was not much good to me. Thursday afternoon everything was covered (it poured) and Friday the wind sucked. Ordered a 1929 Roadster PU top and went home.
1-Last few years too much time and energy walking past nothing.
2-Just because I don't buy anything from a vendor doesn't mean they wasted their time.
(After 2016 show I placed a $700 order from a vendor in 2018 BECAUSE he knew his product and was willing to WASTE time with me when I told him I wsn;t read to order yet.)
3-Yes, I know if I don't want to go I can stay home. But I got wet and windblown so I feel free to offer my 6 cents worth.
4-Looking forward to next year at Hershey. Maybe I will camp out at a motel some miles away and wait for the NON-rainy NON-windy day. Or I could go early to find the hard to find stuff and Friday afternoon for the bargains.
Don't you love Hershey AACA?
Ted
1-Last few years too much time and energy walking past nothing.
2-Just because I don't buy anything from a vendor doesn't mean they wasted their time.
(After 2016 show I placed a $700 order from a vendor in 2018 BECAUSE he knew his product and was willing to WASTE time with me when I told him I wsn;t read to order yet.)
3-Yes, I know if I don't want to go I can stay home. But I got wet and windblown so I feel free to offer my 6 cents worth.
4-Looking forward to next year at Hershey. Maybe I will camp out at a motel some miles away and wait for the NON-rainy NON-windy day. Or I could go early to find the hard to find stuff and Friday afternoon for the bargains.
Don't you love Hershey AACA?
Ted
Wick
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Lots of good comments. When I attend Hershey it starts on Saturday for me now. Antique shops and a auction and two museums. Just putting Model A parts out for sale doesn't cut it anymore. Small signs move quick along with old bicycles. Anything oil related moves good, this keeps people stopping by.
I keep a journal of how sales go each day every year. I try to shop before 10 am then sell till 4pm then shop some more. Friday is sell all day long. Tuesday I try to visit Clem and Benny,Flop,Bob Powell and other friends.
On places to stay Air b&bs are very popular around Hershey now.
I keep a journal of how sales go each day every year. I try to shop before 10 am then sell till 4pm then shop some more. Friday is sell all day long. Tuesday I try to visit Clem and Benny,Flop,Bob Powell and other friends.
On places to stay Air b&bs are very popular around Hershey now.
Jeff/Illinois
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Wow, now that's big bucks I haven't bought any signs for at least 10-12 years, back then a hundred bucks was top top dollar for those big banjo signs and they had to be mint to get that.
I guess times have changed. The smaller ones were always more money I'm sure they went up too. I'm sure then that gas pumps and globes have gone way up also.
I don't think there is any hobby anymore you can get into that doesn't get real pricey real quick, the more you get into it
I'm glad I bought my neon Ford sign many years ago, probably couldn't afford it today. It came out of an old Ford dealership in NW Missouri. It's the one in my avatar. Mint condition almost flawless! New neon tubing and transformer.
This is my third year vending. I sell Model A and Model T parts. If I break even I'm happy. My stuff is priced to sell and I want it to change over every year. The show has changed a bit over the years and now is a smaller show - but the internet has changed everything so why not car swap meets too? Without vendors there would be no Hershey. That's why I decided to start vending. It's a fun week of swapping stories and catching up with friends. I could deal with less hobby doomsday negativity and grumpiness from the older guys but I guess that's to be expected. You can't take it with you so you might as well have fun now.
Dave Castle
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Swap meets as a whole are done, easier to get product off of the internet. Not as much fun, but easier.
Wick
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No you don't. I'll make it up on the next one I find.
Steve_Mack_CT
Senior Member
Met a nice guy named Wick who sold us a nice set of shock links and a set of bolts for shocks. Should have grabbed the steering column arm.. also found wheels, fenders and a few other items. In the rain Thursday we ordered seats for our 30 Standard Roadster. Enjoyed the show Saturday. A great week all in all. Looking forward to next year!
