Swap Meets... remember when...

[jhwkns]

I can't believe the prices anymore. 67-72's are nonexistent in Vegas junkyards. All of this proves the growing popularity of these trucks. We all wish we could turn back time once in a while, but isn't that what goes on when we sit behind the wheel?

Pomona used to be fun 10 or more years ago, but eBay killed that. I haven't gone for a while.

It was great to see you at the March Meet, and again Sunday in Vegas. We found out we still may get into the Nationals and run T/D. I'll let you know.

[Cash3481]

I went to my first swap meet as a seller in February here in Wichita. I had 2-10X10 units side by side and let a friend bring his stuff to sell too. I have to be honest ... Like most below I didn't load it to bring it home and sold about $1000 for the 3 day event.(truck money) Mostly I sold grills, fenders, hubcaps and trim. Lots of people seem to think the price you give is a starting point.
Here's a few things to ponder when going to a swap meet...
1. I'm not saying you shouldn't get a good deal but to arbitrarily cut anything your told in half is insulting to the seller. If people would have an idea what they think is a fair price for something and plan to pay that it would make for a better transaction for both buyer and seller.
2. Remember, the guy selling had to take the parts off the truck, keep them or clean them up, load them and unload them at the meet for you to even consider buying them. That should come with a little consideration.
3. Selling junk is still junk! If your looking at decent parts that are usable remember that when you negotiate the price.
4. If your looking at a good original paint sheetmetal and the price is the same as a new fender the seller knows that. I sold fenders for $75-$100 each and sold almost everyone I took.
5. I don't make a living at parting trucks but it does fund my other truck purchases. If people want these swap meets to thrive like they used to we need to make it worth these peoples time to prepare for the meet, food, pay for the space, their gas and their time.
6. Keeping these few things in mind has made me also rethink the prices that I charge and rethink what I will pay for items I see.
I've been going to swap meets since the 80s and haven't really internalized the process (or my position on it) until last month when I sold at my first meet.
I love this board and still believe its the best way to sell and buy for the money.