the lining in the silver cloud

[Plymouthy Adams]

I know a few folks here know a few of the disappointment in the last swap meet.  For those who do not, it was the vendors showing up who in the past carried products you could put your hands on, exchange coin and walk away with what you needed.  You would be surprised at the trend that is now to hand you a catalog and take your order and ship it to you.  I must say this was not what I expected from venders whom I have dealt with before.  While I was willing to give them a little bit more for the fact that it is in my hand at this minute has proven my intent to keep these guys active and able to make the meet, not to mention grabbing items of length that are a pain to ship....  NOT ANY MORE...if I have to sit and order the product, I will shop around a whole lot more..in the comfort of my home and buy more for less...case in point..hardware normally carried by some...8.05 for one item count of 25 and 8.65 for the second length same size screw also count of 25...enough to do a two door car only...guess what... I get these for 6.50 for 100 and 7.00 for 100 and SHIPPING IS INCUIDED..I hope this trend to bring only a catalog to the swaps get a quick halt or swap meets will be a fruitless venture...and that would be most sad....again meets are fun but if you go there with a specific vendor to buy from and they no longer stock..it can be less than fun filled...

 

 

[DJ194950]

I agree Tim but I've only made one swap meet in the last 5 years due to walking issues.

 

Way less vendor trucks loaded with parts shown on the table- most are smaller tables and a salesman with catalogs at one! Don't see what you need? It may be available from the catalog. Ask the salesman.

 

Times are tough for the vendors with the internet nowdays, Someone will almost undercut the prices.

Many internet sellers do not even have the parts they are selling. Drop ship-drop ship. They don't own the parts just sell them from a large warehouse. Or many many warehouses.

 

They vendors have a second problem-protecting their name-products must be of a good known quality or risk negative feedback, lose customers. Most stock the products they sell - extra costs.

 

The internet seller may or may not be of good rep. and may not be in bus, for long, At least under the current name.

 

All that said I have loved to look, examine quality and purchase at what was a competitive price.

 

Missing the Old Days already!?  LOL.

 

DJ

[Plymouthy Adams]

_{Well to say I was disappointed is a fact..I will continue to hit the swap meets as it is a good time for the gang to get together and have fun and with the show coming up in my area..I will be hosting a few guest as they come not only for the meet but for the BS sessions and good eats...just was expecting status quo and came up short is all}