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Swap meet worth the time and effort??

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Post by squiggle Fri May 04, 2012 6:31 pm

Has anyone ever done a swap meet? Are these different from a regular festival or street fair? This is a pretty large one and the space is awesome... 15' x 40' for $50 for 5 days! I'm just not sure with those prices if it's something that a lot of people attend? The organizers tell me they've never had a face painter but since it's only $50, it's worth a shot. What do ya'll think?
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Post by barbb919 Fri May 04, 2012 8:14 pm

i thinks its worth a shot...50 for 5 days...you should and will make your money back..what kind ofswap meet
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Post by Stacia Fri May 04, 2012 8:22 pm

I used to go to the Swap Meets with my dad in San Diego, some of them are real vendors selling real stuff, others are like a huge yard sale. I would say it depends on which kind it is.
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Post by squiggle Fri May 04, 2012 8:34 pm

The video I saw (part of a newscast) showed lots of rv's and tents. I think it must be a little of both... plus they have a huge car show, competing for prizes. The newscast said they get up to 100,000 people on Friday and Saturday. I'm trying to find out from the organizers if I can JUST go on Friday and Saturday and not during the week.
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Post by Tuli* Fri May 04, 2012 8:59 pm

Yes do it! Totally worth it! It gets very full Here in Cali
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Post by Stacia Fri May 04, 2012 9:08 pm

Sounds totally worth it!
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Post by martha Fri May 04, 2012 9:22 pm

Arkansas swap meets especially in your area can definitely be HUGE events.
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Post by squiggle Fri May 04, 2012 11:39 pm

This one is near Little Rock... a place called Petit Jean State Park, I think...
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Post by martha Sat May 05, 2012 12:12 am

Went to it once. Son's in-laws are HUGE car show buffs. They had a lot of vendors selling custom car stuff as well as tools,etc. (Hubby practically DROOLED about a REALLY expensive welder. LOL) Lots of people there with stuff to swap/sell. Folks with custom cars for sale as well as antique ones. Food vendors. Car show. It is aimed at the big boys but there were lots of wives and kids tagging along when we went. Can't say exactly how you'd do since they haven't ever had a face painter there. But at least now you have an idea about it.
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Post by Becky521 Sat May 05, 2012 7:13 am

Maybe the wives and kids will be thrilled to have something there "just" for them for a change!
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Post by Fun Frog Sat May 05, 2012 9:07 am

Started going to the Sunday Markets where it's a mix of trade vendors, vegie sales and junk sales. Only AU$14 for a bay and I can cover that with only 3 faces, thereafter it's clear profit. Made quite a few birthday contact from it as well.
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Post by Lauri Strandell Sun May 06, 2012 5:06 pm

Stacia wrote:I used to go to the Swap Meets with my dad in San Diego, some of them are real vendors selling real stuff, others are like a huge yard sale. I would say it depends on which kind it is.

I grew up in PB (pacific beach)!

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Post by squiggle Mon May 07, 2012 6:54 pm

Well, I have a potential birthday party booking for that Saturday, so if she comes through and sends in the contract and deposit, I guess I won't be going. If she hasn't sent it in by next week, then I'm booking the swap meet Very Happy
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