Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call

Started by Frank v B, January 11, 2020, 11:18:43 PM

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Frank v B

Kitchener Swap meet next Saturday.  Roll Call! Who is attending?

https://www.maac.ca/en/events_details.php?type=1&event_id=6833

As usual we will try to double up in cars.

Frank

"Never trade luck for skill"

octagon

Sorry Frank.We are babysitting our grandaughter all weekend. Next one for sure!
What could possibly go wrong?

Georgetsigaridis

I will be attending Frank. Please post where and when we are meeting.

msatin

1st - Quick correction. The date should read Sat Jan 18
2nd - I will try to attend, but unsure if I will be able.
If I can, I'll be happy to have someone come with me
You never fail until you stop trying

Frank v B

Mark

Forgot to change the title date.  Adjustment made.  Thanks.

We will check a day or two before.  "No" is always an answer.  We will not be taking attendance. :D

Frank
"Never trade luck for skill"

electroflyer

  Hi Frank,
  I will be attending, but will be taking my own car as I several other destinations after the swap meet. Will be up for lunch though. I can also assist with bringing back larger items if required.
  Glenn
 

electroflyer

May have to pass. Looks like a messy day ahead!
 

SeeFernando

What time do ya'll usually aim to be there?

How do swap meets work?  Can I just "swap" money with people for fun things that will likely just sit in my garage?
-Chris

msatin

great idea Chris.
How about I swap my $10 bill for your $20?  :P
You never fail until you stop trying

SeeFernando

Quote from: msatin on January 15, 2020, 04:35:59 PM
great idea Chris.
How about I swap my $10 bill for your $20?  :P

Sure thing! 20 East Caribbean Dollars coming right up!
-Chris

msatin

You never fail until you stop trying

Frank v B

Chris,  you work out your dollar issues with your frenemies.   ;)

Re: your questions "What time do ya'll usually aim to be there? How do swap meets work?"

Guidelines to swap meets:
- be there before the opening  All the real deals are snapped up in the first pass.
- do a quick pass over all the tables to find the real deals.  Then do a second sweep of there is stuff you like but the price was too high. Try to reduce them.
- when buying an electric motor or ESC, smell them and avoid ones with a burnt smell.  Check the spin (bearing check).
- if you have time to stay longer, a lot of people will slash prices in the last half hour because they don't want to take it home.
- bring lots of money.
- stay ahead of Cadez before he buys everything you like.

Veterans like Cadez and Glenn can add their tricks ....if they want to reveal them. ;) ;)

Frank
"Never trade luck for skill"

Frank v B

I will be in the Yonge/401 area at 7:30 am Saturday if someone needs a ride or wants me to ride with them and share the gas cost.
My cell is 416-605-0707.

Frank
"Never trade luck for skill"

msatin

Unless the snow is really bad I will be going as well.
FYI - There is a Tim Horton's inside an Esso station just north of 401 on Yonge (4696 Yonge)
I'll be there at about 7:30
I'm also happy to give anyone a ride, but can't guarantee how long I will be staying
My Cell is 416-528-4870
You never fail until you stop trying

Georgetsigaridis

Will be at the Tim's for 7:30. Willing to drive or be a passenger. Can we leave vehicles there?
My cell is 4165097221