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Title: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 11, 2020, 11:18:43 PM
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

Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 20 2020- Roll Call
Post by: octagon on January 11, 2020, 11:32:19 PM
Sorry Frank.We are babysitting our grandaughter all weekend. Next one for sure!
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 20 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Georgetsigaridis on January 12, 2020, 10:01:42 AM
I will be attending Frank. Please post where and when we are meeting.
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 20 2020- Roll Call
Post by: msatin on January 12, 2020, 12:01:22 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 12, 2020, 06:25:58 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: electroflyer on January 14, 2020, 09:20:21 AM
  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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: electroflyer on January 14, 2020, 07:04:02 PM
May have to pass. Looks like a messy day ahead!
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: SeeFernando on January 15, 2020, 04:32:19 PM
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?
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: msatin on January 15, 2020, 04:35:59 PM
great idea Chris.
How about I swap my $10 bill for your $20?  :P
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: SeeFernando on January 15, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
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!
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: msatin on January 15, 2020, 04:43:02 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 15, 2020, 07:10:45 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 16, 2020, 10:18:52 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: msatin on January 16, 2020, 10:38:08 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Georgetsigaridis on January 16, 2020, 11:34:35 PM
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
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: SeeFernando on January 17, 2020, 04:51:28 PM
I actually convince Janet to not only let me go, but to join me!... The negotiations included a stop at the Milton outlets after the swap meet...

Although looking at the forecast, wondering if y'all are still planning on going?
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: msatin on January 17, 2020, 05:12:19 PM
I just checked, and Kitchener is showing only light snow until 3:00pm, and then it seems to pick up.
I'll probably decide tomorrow morning
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 17, 2020, 09:25:54 PM
Mark and George,

I will be at the Esso station at 7:30.  It is in a residential area (west side of Yonge) so there is street parking.  Let's meet at Tim's and then park 2 cars and take the 3rd car.
Because of the pending snow storm, anyone has the right to back out by not showing up but try to call first.    I will make my decision at 7:00 am and call both of you.
No pressure.  Safety first.

Frank

ps: back to Chris' question "How do Swap Meets work?".  In a storm it becomes better for buyers if fewer people show up.  Sellers have already bought and paid for their tables.  Fewer patrons means the prices will be lower, selection better for those who brave the storm.  Economics 201.  There is a fine line between "bold" and "stupid".
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Georgetsigaridis on January 17, 2020, 10:32:36 PM
See you at the ESSO station at 7:30
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: SeeFernando on January 17, 2020, 11:22:46 PM
Awesome!
Call me too? 416-998-1401
;D
Title: Re: Kitchener Swap meet Sat Jan 18, 2020- Roll Call
Post by: Frank v B on January 18, 2020, 02:49:14 PM
So the three Musketeers (George, Mark and I) went to Kitchener.  It started to snow when we left in George's truck at Yonge and 401.  It was a fast trip so we waited as 4-6 in the wait line. Adam arrived early as well. Then Chris showed up with his handler.  I talked to the EF-1 boys (Dave, Mike, Rick and Ken Fluney), Rudie from Beeton,  Bill from Erin (Georgetown Club).

It looked like all the vendors were there but buyer attendance was down from last year by about 1/3.  Modelers are not storm chasers.

Bought 3 motors (E-Flite 46 for $10!!), a 24mm Ammo inrunner for $5.00 and a Horizon 15 (Apprentice) for $5.00.  All spun fine and looked bright and no electrical smell.  High probability they are fine.  Best deal.... if you like sticks...... a large Guillow's B-25 kit, box still shrink-wrapped, for $20.00. ($70 plus tax at GreatHobbies)
Oh, forgot- 5 standard size (Warwing) servos for $5.00 (total).  If anyone needs one, LMK.

The ride home was tricky but George got us back safely.

Well worth the trip.

Frank