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Originally Posted by gus91326
I don't post a whole lot, but am here quite often. This weekend I was at the So Cal 356 Club's swap meet as a seller. I've been going to parts swap meets for over 30 years (mostly as a buyer) and I figured maybe it's time to spell out tips for those of you heading out to one near you.
As a buyer:
1) If you don't like the price, make an offer; the worst they can say is no. Sellers would prefer to sell than to take home stock. That being said, be realistic with your offer
2) If you see something you want, buy it, otherwise you risk losing out. I had multiple folks hem and haw and walk away from some stuff I had. One person contacted me after a swap meet on a sold item and then proceeded to tell me they would have paid more for it than the guy who bought it- this is silly.
As a seller:
1) Mark your prices on items. It makes it easier for the buyer to see/make a decision
2) Be as personable as you can. If you greet folks in a friendly way it makes them at ease and more likely to look (and buy)
3) Be realistic on the price (this assumes that you want to sell the item). If you price at top dollar you're not going to sell and folks won't be able to get what they need. Look to completed Ebay listings to see where you are. I tend to do this and then shoot a bit lower (again, because it's not a business for me and I don't want to take this stuff back.
Any other thoughts?
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Thanks for the tips.
I was at the Phoenix Club last and the one before that was GAF in Venture long ago so I decided to drive out and check out things for a couple hours last Sunday. 30 years is a long time. Are you the guy that has a van with a bunch of buy and sell sings on the side of the van. I know that person has been doing this for a very long time, since the Pomona days and he's at all the swap meets. I have only been to Pomona only one time.
Of course nothing was purchased Sunday since I don't need anything but was nice to see all the cars out in the sunshine again. See you at the next one.