Exactly right. As a buyer & vendor at various times, I feel that the seller who doesn't price his items is just eyeing me up and trying to decide what I'll pay. I usually don't waste my time. Selling something? Put a price on it.
I've never been much of a haggler, but my Dad haggled on everything. If the price was $.50, he'd offer a quarter. He was very good at it and only rarely did I see someone get offended. He had an easygoing personality and may talk to someone for 20 minutes, get them laughing and by the time he walked away he had a good deal and you would think that they were life long friends. Another secret is bundling. If the dealer has several items you like, see what they will take for the lot. I've had guys throw in items for free because I was buying several other things.
My cousin when he would bid on hubcaps, he would base his bid on what he could sell first and get his money back (and then some if possible). Once that was done everything else je sold was profit.
Some of the best stuff I have, has come from swap meets. Sometimes you find nothing, sometimes you find exactly what you want. Last weekend, I found a brand new intake, for about half the regular price. But…I forgot how heavy they are to carry around, the first half hour wasn’t bad, but the next hour was brutal…Model A hoods are also surprisingly heavy..but that’s another story
A few years back you gave a list of local swap meets and I had great success at those shows. Maybe follow this video up with a list of this year's meets. All good tips Matt.
A weird trick that usually seems to work for me is when I have something I can't seem to get rid of I put it near the garbage can at my spot. It rarely fails I'll have someone ask about it and most times buy it.
I've, sometimes, put a HIGHER price on an item that hasn't sold and have it sell not too long afterwards. If you price something too low, to try & move it, people think there's something wrong with it.
I actually just booked my vacation day yesterday for the upcoming swap meet in May in a city 2 hours away. We've always gone the Saturday, but it is open from 1-8 PM on Friday, so my dad and I are going to try to see what we can find for my Model A on the first day. It's also the 52nd annual! Appreciate the tips Matt, nice to see you sharing this type of stuff.
Rule #11 Wear a cardboard sign stating what you are looking for. Rule #12 Take some pics of your car so that you can determine if the part is correct (for example a missing tail light lens). Rule #13 make a note of the isle and spot number of that part you are undecided about buying.
Last year at Fall Carlisle, I was looking for a particular intake manifold that Matt and Mike didn't have. Hard to believe, I know. But, they sent me to a seller that did have it. That kind of sharing will bring customers back to their spots year after year.
BAck in the mid 80s to the early 90s I used to go to the Carlise swap meet to buy used race parts for my street car projects. These are all things you learn from going to the swap meets over a peroid of time. This is a great video for someone who is new to swap meets as well as someone who visits one once in a while. Awesome content Matt.
Exactly right, Matt! I've found the exact same ten tips to be true in my 40+ years of going to swap meets, large & small. Wish I'd heard this advice when i was starting out, but I was young & stupid and probably wouldn't have paid attention to it. Also, as a vendor, I made it my "tip #11", never to offer for sale anything i know is defective or needs a repair, etc. without telling the prospective buyer. I like to sleep at night and it's easier with a clean conscious !
Some really great tips for swap meets! I have been doing it full time since 1978 and can't think of a thing to add! Like you I have met a lot of great people and made friends that wouldn't have happened without the swap meets! Main thing to remember it's a hobby! Have fun!!
Afternoon Matt, we used to do the fairgrounds here in Michigan before eBay & the such got real big, I bought more stuff before we set up....but one thing that would really chafe me was people thinking it's a swap meet things are supposed to go for nothing...all good tips Matt!! Be safe!!! God Bless!!!
Love the International KB series front fenders you used on the thumbnail. Tell you what if a guy could buy them fenders for the right price he could sell the stainless trim pieces (or keep the stainless and sell the fenders) and have recoup their cost. Thank you for the videos. I rarely comment but I do I appreciate you.
My favorite trick is if you don't know if something is going to fit your application ask what it fits never ask if it fits brand x y z . Keeps people honest
Anyone been to the Stockton swap in cali this weekend? Headed there Sunday am, it’s a small one dayer but should be fun. Finally stopped raining out here
Seller tip you will sell you things easier and faster if you PRICE YOU ITEMS. If there's a price people can decide if its something there interested in without talking to you. I've even seen good prices and looked harder at their spot and bought more because I knew where they stood on their items.
Matt, I got a maybe dumb question, do these swap meets try to categorize their layout so if you are interested in in a particular brand you don't have to wander thru the whole thing to find what want?
i stopped going to swap meets everyone thinks they have gold. now there are to many guys going around and getting everything cheat then want bid bucks after. they are ruining the fun in it .they pay 5 bucks for something and then want 50 for it. i sold everything i had and got out of it for these reasons .good luck everyone and keep paying to much
I have been a vendor on a couple of swap meets and had awesome sales by putting a sticker with a price on every item... done really well.
Exactly right. As a buyer & vendor at various times, I feel that the seller who doesn't price his items is just eyeing me up and trying to decide what I'll pay. I usually don't waste my time. Selling something? Put a price on it.
I've never been much of a haggler, but my Dad haggled on everything. If the price was $.50, he'd offer a quarter. He was very good at it and only rarely did I see someone get offended. He had an easygoing personality and may talk to someone for 20 minutes, get them laughing and by the time he walked away he had a good deal and you would think that they were life long friends.
Another secret is bundling. If the dealer has several items you like, see what they will take for the lot. I've had guys throw in items for free because I was buying several other things.
My cousin when he would bid on hubcaps, he would base his bid on what he could sell first and get his money back (and then some if possible). Once that was done everything else je sold was profit.
Swapped my old lady for a 1930 pu ,. Best deal I ever made!!! 😁😁
Some poor soul has a lot of explaining to do when he gets home 😅
Lmao
Did the same thing and then a new one said hey I like your truck. Now she drives it to the shows and I just drink up the sunshine
I'm from southern California and 68 years old. Me and my buddies have been going to Pomona swap meet since 1975.
Some of the best stuff I have, has come from swap meets. Sometimes you find nothing, sometimes you find exactly what you want. Last weekend, I found a brand new intake, for about half the regular price. But…I forgot how heavy they are to carry around, the first half hour wasn’t bad, but the next hour was brutal…Model A hoods are also surprisingly heavy..but that’s another story
A few years back you gave a list of local swap meets and I had great success at those shows. Maybe follow this video up with a list of this year's meets. All good tips Matt.
I'm waiting for Moultrie to open at this moment. 25 more minutes.
Wish me luck!!!!
Thanks Matt! It is good to hear we are still building community in this hobby!
A weird trick that usually seems to work for me is when I have something I can't seem to get rid of I put it near the garbage can at my spot. It rarely fails I'll have someone ask about it and most times buy it.
I've, sometimes, put a HIGHER price on an item that hasn't sold and have it sell not too long afterwards. If you price something too low, to try & move it, people think there's something wrong with it.
I actually just booked my vacation day yesterday for the upcoming swap meet in May in a city 2 hours away. We've always gone the Saturday, but it is open from 1-8 PM on Friday, so my dad and I are going to try to see what we can find for my Model A on the first day. It's also the 52nd annual! Appreciate the tips Matt, nice to see you sharing this type of stuff.
Rule #11 Wear a cardboard sign stating what you are looking for. Rule #12 Take some pics of your car so that you can determine if the part is correct (for example a missing tail light lens). Rule #13 make a note of the isle and spot number of that part you are undecided about buying.
#13a Take a picture of the seller’s location/booth as well. Kinda like taking where you parked at the airport parking garage.
Last year at Fall Carlisle, I was looking for a particular intake manifold that Matt and Mike didn't have. Hard to believe, I know. But, they sent me to a seller that did have it. That kind of sharing will bring customers back to their spots year after year.
Bring Moon he will sniff out the best deals
BAck in the mid 80s to the early 90s I used to go to the Carlise swap meet to buy used race parts for my street car projects. These are all things you learn from going to the swap meets over a peroid of time. This is a great video for someone who is new to swap meets as well as someone who visits one once in a while. Awesome content Matt.
Exactly right, Matt! I've found the exact same ten tips to be true in my 40+ years of going to swap meets, large & small. Wish I'd heard this advice when i was starting out, but I was young & stupid and probably wouldn't have paid attention to it.
Also, as a vendor, I made it my "tip #11", never to offer for sale anything i know is defective or needs a repair, etc. without telling the prospective buyer. I like to sleep at night and it's easier with a clean conscious !
Great news to hear.
Thanks Matt.
Hope you and the guys have a great, productive day there at the shop.
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You Rock!
Some really great tips for swap meets! I have been doing it full time since 1978 and can't think of a thing to add! Like you I have met a lot of great people and made friends that wouldn't have happened without the swap meets! Main thing to remember it's a hobby! Have fun!!
Tip #11 Dress for all weather. Nothing worse than being too hot, cold or wet at a meet. Takes all the fun out of it.
Afternoon Matt, we used to do the fairgrounds here in Michigan before eBay & the such got real big, I bought more stuff before we set up....but one thing that would really chafe me was people thinking it's a swap meet things are supposed to go for nothing...all good tips Matt!! Be safe!!! God Bless!!!
Rule #7. Maybe the hotrod we built was the friends along the way!
How much for the, “Schroll Coupe?” Just kidding, I don’t have a million dollars at hand, lol.
Excellent tips, especially on haggling, I am not good at that. So, thanks for the tips.
Matt some great advice for shopping these meets and Flea markets.Thanks for sharing! 💯
Never say good luck, that's a curse! All jokes aside these are great tips for someone getting into swap meets, especially being early!
Turlock! In my back yard. Let us know if you’re going next year!
Love the International KB series front fenders you used on the thumbnail. Tell you what if a guy could buy them fenders for the right price he could sell the stainless trim pieces (or keep the stainless and sell the fenders) and have recoup their cost. Thank you for the videos. I rarely comment but I do I appreciate you.
Thanks Matt,
Central California watching
My favorite trick is if you don't know if something is going to fit your application ask what it fits never ask if it fits brand x y z . Keeps people honest
Springfield cars n parts swap was my regular thru nineties. You've got a good grasp on what it takes🗿👍 Thanks for sharing. Long live the cash king🌘🌒
Good tips on many swap meets / shows at what ever youre buying or selling as a vendor./ T
Making new Friends is Key to Life!
I had to carry a Merc 4 inch stroker crank up a hill where I was parked.
Don’t be greedy spread the wealth 😂😂 nice tips
Portland Oregon this weekend? Huge Honey hole for Early Ford parts.
Good advice. Thanks Matt.😊
Anyone been to the Stockton swap in cali this weekend? Headed there Sunday am, it’s a small one dayer but should be fun. Finally stopped raining out here
Sounds like you guys will be in Moultrie tmrw! I went to see an A today but it was a bust and cant get away to GA this weekend so y'all have fun!
Seller tip you will sell you things easier and faster if you PRICE YOU ITEMS. If there's a price people can decide if its something there interested in without talking to you. I've even seen good prices and looked harder at their spot and bought more because I knew where they stood on their items.
Very Good Stuff.
Matt thank you for the tips !
Good video, good tips, thanks!
Be sure to have at least two big smokies.
Mean and rude shouldn't bother you.
Matt you going to Rinebeck ths year
Good ideas
gotta take care of the feet! cash is king.
Do you ever make it to the Jefferson swap meets?
Matt, I got a maybe dumb question, do these swap meets try to categorize their layout so if you are interested in in a particular brand you don't have to wander thru the whole thing to find what want?
Shirley U. Jest.
@@paulhare662 I'm not Shirley, I'm Dennis.😂
Be open coming home with stuff you you didn't go for.
Nice Tips. Thanks.
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i stopped going to swap meets everyone thinks they have gold. now there are to many guys going around and getting everything cheat then want bid bucks after. they are ruining the fun in it .they pay 5 bucks for something and then want 50 for it. i sold everything i had and got out of it for these reasons .good luck everyone and keep paying to much