Brass is Best Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 There is chatter on Instagram and Facebook from folks who had parts stolen at Hershey. Be on the lookout of an early 2-barrel Hilborn Fuel Injection serial number 115 with a broken mounting hole. Also, A set of 1932 Ford front fenders has been listed as stolen. Very sad to hear that this happened. Did anyone else have a problem with theft? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket-ny Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) I too, had a very nice porcelain thermometer stolen in the Red Field on Tuesday morning. It was a "Prestolite Battery Hi - Vis Sign with Thermometer" . Blue in color. I stepped away for 3-4 minutes into my Camper and it "walked away"! Very discouraging after 59 years at Hershey and never an issue before! Edited October 7, 2023 by cricket-ny (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Sorry to hear of this. Sign of the times I suppose. Its a shame it has taken place in the antique auto hobby. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Theft has been an issue for as long as there have been swap meets. It's unfortunate but not new. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 2 hours ago, cricket-ny said: I too, had a very nice porcelain thermometer stolen in the Red Field on Tuesday morning. It was a "Prestolite Battery Hi - Vis Sign with Thermometer" . Blue in color. I stepped away for 3-4 minutes into my Camper and it "walked away"! Very discouraging after 59 years at Hershey and never an issue before! Sorry to hear that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 We had problems about ten years ago…….we quit vending five years ago. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 It is sacrilegious to steal at HERSHEY….. GOD WILL get the offending party…. They will “ GET “ what is coming to them for being a Thief…. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 12:03 PM, TAKerry said: Sorry to hear of this. Sign of the times I suppose. Its a shame it has taken place in the antique auto hobby. Truth be told, I think most of the people who are doing this crap are non members of AACA. I have never heard of anyone having any problems at the other meets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I see the censor for the forum has his knife out again and cut my comment on what to do with thieves. Not offensive, disrespectful or anything but freedom of speech and of thought has been violated because it may not align with his views? Can the censor please send me a PM explaining why he chose to remove my comment - I believe I deserve to know what offence I have committed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reicholzheimer Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Walt from Past Gas had a small display item stolen on Tuesday, Leo from Mass had a very nice and expensive small porcelain sign stolen and also heard John Mancino had an item stolen. For such smaller attendance theft sure has picked up. I have been selling at Hershey since 1986 and have never had anything stolen but then again, I don't trust people I can't keep an eye on. I had a very good Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I hope folks reported this. There are cameras around the complex although it might be very difficult to catch illegal activity. Usually I hear of one or two every year but this seems over the top...not sure what the answer is but apparently we need to address it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket-ny Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Steve, Wish I had known where to report this. My fault, but i did not know where to report. Sad situation and really ruined my week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Always, go to Hershey Region Main Tent in the Chocolate Field for any major problem. This sure makes me unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 My friend had a trippe light base stolen from his table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Our spot is at the end of chocolate field north near the car corral entrance. My friend and I have 2 spaces. He showed up Monday evening and set up his tent then his sleeping tent on his trailer. He had simply piled up all the 1940s Buick parts he had in boxes in front of his sleeping tent about 8 feet away. He went to sleep in the tent. We were going to set up the parts for display when I arrived Tuesday morning. While doing this a box marked Maine Radiator was found to be missing. In the box were (2) recast 1940 or 1941 Buick steering wheels and a driver quality original. Someone had to root though the boxes to find something worth stealing. While he was asleep a short distance away. He is to the left in shorts and still did not look very happy about this theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 surprised this topic hasnt been removed, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Unbelievable, that people go around stealing at an event like this . When this is supposed to be all people to enjoy the hobby . @dibarlaw it’s shame hearing you tell us this when we were buying parts off you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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