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    Small swap meets can be a trove

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    The Southern NJ AACA folks again out in a great swap meet this past Sunday at the Salem County Fairgrounds. After enduring two horrible weather days at the Sugarloaf Mountain event in Westminster (MD), we were rewarded with a glorious late March day in NJ. R spectator parking lot had the largest number of cars and trucks for many years, and the vendor count outside was also large. What a great way to spend a Sunday morning. And I got a few great buys. The wheels are 15 inch, 6-lug Chevy from the 1940’s into the early 50’s. 

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    Getting ready for Hershey

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    Before we stop beating this dead horse, as a buyer I have an issue with someone who prices an item fairly high, and then refuses to consider an offer just a few $$ less. I figure part of the fun of a swap meet is the bargaining back and forth. So if you really need $50, ask $60. I’ll offer you $50 and we both end up happy. 

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    Getting ready for Hershey

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    2 hours ago, pkhammer said:

      I build a little haggle room into prices because most people like to haggle and that's ok. 10% is typical and reasonable. 15% or 20% I might consider depending on how I feel about the item or how late is in in the week. Offers of 25% or more below ask is pretty much insulting because I bring parts to sell and I attempt to price things very reasonably. Usually it's other dealers wanting to buy so they can take the item to their space to re-sell it. People that NEED the item are happy to get it.

    There is an unwritten etiquette at swap meets regarding making your offer so the seller is not offended. If the item is priced anywhere close to reasonable, I’ll consider offering 20% - less than the asking price. If the starting point is just too high, I walk away unless it’s truly special. On the other hand, if I am selling a part and someone offers with a greater than 20% price reduction- I just smile and thank them for their interest. There is absolutely nothing to be gained from fostering hard feelings- at an event where like-minded people gather for enjoyment.

     

    Also, you will see vendors who have items priced at really low prices- like $5- just trying to clear out the clutter. It is poor etiquette to make a stupid offer- like “Will you take $4 for this?”

     

    Its amazing what good manners gets you sometimes.

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