Pate Swapmeet in TX

[Mr70]

Larry/Grasshopper
After reading your Laundry list,and just coming home from Jefferson Wisc. swapmeet,there is something you can do that will save you Time,Trouble,Money and possible Regret.
Buy a swap space at the desired swap you wish to attend Well in advance.Pull your truck into your assigned spot.This gets you into the show early every morning,so you can see whats coming in first hand when the other vendors are setting up,and the publis is not allowed in yet.You can also drive your truck around,and it becomes your shopping cart,and you can throw your purchases in it.You can also sell a few items for gas money in your spot if you desire.
As long as you pay the Vendor fee,they usually don't care if you are selling anything or not.And you never have to walk out to the parking lot to retrieve or store items again.
Yes a vendor Fee is more expensive,but some things are worth it,and I feel this is one of them.
I,as well as others do this at most of the Major swapmeets for awhile now,and it really does make sense Today.

[KNAPPY]

Getting a space gets your home base closer to the action but there is plenty of close parking so its not really a big deal. I bring my trailer and park it in the vendors area and just stay there all weekend, drink alot, and usually find alot of good parts. It doesn't cost to get into the swap meet but parking is about $5.00. There are parts haulers at the meet that will bring your big items to your car for free but I will give them a tip.
The venders will setup Wed. but you can start looking then. A lot of deals are made then. I have seen cars sell 3 to 4 times over the four days of the swap meet. If you know your parts you can get some great deals.
I started loading up my trailer today. THREE MORE DAYS!

[Pantera]

Wow what a great idea.

I will have to invistigate that one.

Thanks...