Swap Meet? - Page 3

mcjunky · 10-20-2012, 10:11 AM

I drove by and it looked like empty tables

KevinD · 10-20-2012, 01:18 PM

Well, PNWR strikes again!

Empire Bob was gracious enough to give us use of his parking lot (and facilities!) for a swap meet, and TWO MEMBERS bother to show up with stuff!
We had a lot of people showing interest, and many of them did just like mcjunky: they drove up, saw a couple of tables with stuff, and drove off! What the hell happened to all the, "Great! I've stuff to get rid of!" folks?
I wouldn't blame Bob at all if he tells us to go piss up a rope the next time we look for a venue for an activity. This was pathetic.

KevinD

residentcourt1 · 10-20-2012, 01:30 PM

When is Andrew's hanging gonna take place?

cool1442 · 10-20-2012, 06:55 PM

I was there, met Dennis and another member who I apologize for not recalling his name. Met Bob and Dale, hung around for an hour, waited for some stuff to show up. I had my pristine size 14 Thors in my car waiting for some tradeable booty to show up. Was nice to see faces instead of text and was amazed at how many models of Triumphs they make. I dont hold a grudge about no trading bait showing up, but it was sparse By the way, my pristine Thors are $40!.

Nick2k · 10-22-2012, 09:06 AM

I think this was great idea, just a little too late in the season.

We had stuff we wanted to get rid of, but we were busy with other activities all day. Even so, standing in the cold for several hours wasn't high on the priority list.

If you do one during prime riding season when the weather is nice, and make it a ride-in social gathering as well as a swap meet, I'm sure it will be successful!

Don't be disparaged by the low turnout, I think it was just bad timing.

strangerin · 10-22-2012, 10:34 AM

Think beer, widescreenTV and hot dogs MIGHT have brought this crowd out.

EmpireBob · 10-22-2012, 03:06 PM

Kevin, I believe, had the idea to schedule a swap meet in the spring, to coincide with the next Dyno Days when Nels comes over with his mobile dyno rig. Sounds like a good idea, and we'll arrange it. Hang onto your junk (sorry, stuff), until then.

KevinD · 10-22-2012, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by EmpireBob

Hang onto your junk...

That's the TSA's job...

KevinD

StageRulz · 10-24-2012, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by EmpireBob

Kevin, I believe, had the idea to schedule a swap meet in the spring, to coincide with the next Dyno Days when Nels comes over with his mobile dyno rig. Sounds like a good idea, and we'll arrange it. Hang onto your junk (sorry, stuff), until then.

Thank you Bob for your help and it is a GREAT IDEA to include it in on a Dyno Day.

evander · 10-25-2012, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Nick2k

I think this was great idea, just a little too late in the season.

We had stuff we wanted to get rid of, but we were busy with other activities all day. Even so, standing in the cold for several hours wasn't high on the priority list.

If you do one during prime riding season when the weather is nice, and make it a ride-in social gathering as well as a swap meet, I'm sure it will be successful!

Don't be disparaged by the low turnout, I think it was just bad timing.

Originally Posted by EmpireBob

Kevin, I believe, had the idea to schedule a swap meet in the spring, to coincide with the next Dyno Days when Nels comes over with his mobile dyno rig. Sounds like a good idea, and we'll arrange it. Hang onto your junk (sorry, stuff), until then.

Now we're talking!

Wild Angel · 11-01-2012, 08:38 PM

planning is key to an event, vendors need to be held to a commitment if you sign up to vend or pay a small table fee $5 that holds them to a commitment to show up and SELL....Dyno day combo is a great idea and gives you more time to plan and coordinate. Even the smallest event takes a toll to coordinate....lord knows I have done my fair share of that job! Hope Evan brings that ramp I want to buy it! Call me Evan if you have it please

evander · 11-02-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Wild Angel

Hope Evan brings that ramp I want to buy it! Call me Evan if you have it please

Sorry Amy it has been sold.


10-20-2012, 10:11 AM	#41
mcjunky Railer Joined: Jun 2005 From: spokane I Ride: Mille, kx250, kx500 SM, rd400, yz450	I drove by and it looked like empty tables __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-20-2012, 01:18 PM	#42
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	Well, PNWR strikes again! Empire Bob was gracious enough to give us use of his parking lot (and facilities!) for a swap meet, and TWO MEMBERS bother to show up with stuff! We had a lot of people showing interest, and many of them did just like mcjunky: they drove up, saw a couple of tables with stuff, and drove off! What the hell happened to all the, "Great! I've stuff to get rid of!" folks? I wouldn't blame Bob at all if he tells us to go piss up a rope the next time we look for a venue for an activity. This was pathetic. KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-20-2012, 01:30 PM	#43
residentcourt1 Shredder Joined: Mar 2010 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: '06 CBR 1000, '09 ZX 6R	When is Andrew's hanging gonna take place? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-20-2012, 06:55 PM	#44
cool1442 Licensed Joined: Jul 2009 From: tad north of CDA I Ride: KTM 950 Super Enduro...what kind of sick freak would ride a 100 HP dirt bike?	I was there, met Dennis and another member who I apologize for not recalling his name. Met Bob and Dale, hung around for an hour, waited for some stuff to show up. I had my pristine size 14 Thors in my car waiting for some tradeable booty to show up. Was nice to see faces instead of text and was amazed at how many models of Triumphs they make. I dont hold a grudge about no trading bait showing up, but it was sparse By the way, my pristine Thors are $40!. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2012, 09:06 AM	#45
Nick2k Licensed Joined: Mar 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Kawasaki ZX-14	I think this was great idea, just a little too late in the season. We had stuff we wanted to get rid of, but we were busy with other activities all day. Even so, standing in the cold for several hours wasn't high on the priority list. If you do one during prime riding season when the weather is nice, and make it a ride-in social gathering as well as a swap meet, I'm sure it will be successful! Don't be disparaged by the low turnout, I think it was just bad timing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2012, 10:34 AM	#46
strangerin Knee Dragger Joined: Jul 2005 From: spokane I Ride: other peoples when they let me, working on Honda VF750	Think beer, widescreenTV and hot dogs MIGHT have brought this crowd out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2012, 03:06 PM	#47
EmpireBob Endorsed Joined: Aug 2009 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Triumphs,Aprilia's, Moto Guzzi's, too many choices!	The Next Swap Meet Kevin, I believe, had the idea to schedule a swap meet in the spring, to coincide with the next Dyno Days when Nels comes over with his mobile dyno rig. Sounds like a good idea, and we'll arrange it. Hang onto your junk (sorry, stuff), until then. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2012, 08:38 PM	#51
Wild Angel Railer Joined: Aug 2008 From: Spokane I Ride: 07 500R Ninja	planning is key to an event, vendors need to be held to a commitment if you sign up to vend or pay a small table fee $5 that holds them to a commitment to show up and SELL....Dyno day combo is a great idea and gives you more time to plan and coordinate. Even the smallest event takes a toll to coordinate....lord knows I have done my fair share of that job! Hope Evan brings that ramp I want to buy it! Call me Evan if you have it please __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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