swap meets vs ebay

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 08:21 PM

have swap meets changed since ebay??

somethings missing at swap meets these days any thoughts ???

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 08:46 PM

i can remember going to swap meets with heaps of stuff selling it and coming home with more stuff ,jus doesnt seem to happen anymore everything seems to be crap or way over priced ,i still love the atmosphere of a swap meet though ,

Melz · 06-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Swap Meets have definetely changed since ebay. At Bendigo we were seeing a huge downturn in attendance figures since e-Bay became 'the in thing'. Things are starting to level out a bit now, and the main thing that upsets our swap now is poor weather!

As a buyer I'm sick of hearing 'I'll get a better price on e-Bay' from sellers.... If you think that then why would you bring the bloody item to the swap!! There is minimal room for haggling anymore and prices skyrocketed at swaps in 2007 but last year I noticed a bit of a downturn.

I'm not sure if e-Bay is to thank for a lot more 'shed' finds as people are seeing items similiar to theirs go up on e-Bay and drag it out to the swap after years of sitting in the shed!

I still much prefer wandering around a swap meet at 5:30 in the morning that e-Bay, gives you a chance to get some good rust therapy!!!

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 08:52 PM

yer i suppose it never rains on ebay,im going to one on sunday and i still get excited lol

Melz · 06-03-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XR2DOOR

yer i suppose it never rains on ebay,im going to one on sunday and i still get excited lol

My dad doesn't sleep the night before a swap meet... just too excitable!!

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 08:57 PM

hahahaha me either ,up till midnight loading ,may as well stay up get there early get a good spot

mr scotto · 06-03-2009, 09:09 PM

Swap meets are still great for a sunday walk but ebay opens up the whole country or the world if you dont fall over with the cost of transport.

FPVF6X201 · 06-03-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mr scotto

Swap meets are still great for a sunday walk but ebay opens up the whole country or the world if you dont fall over with the cost of transport.

Not to mention the ripoff fees they charge now too.

noosacuda · 06-03-2009, 09:33 PM

Ebay's good,but nothin' like wandering around freezing your butt off in the dark searching for a bargain! I do hate when you go to a swap with a fist full of cash and come home with sweet F.A. Now-a- days quality is down and prices are up,though.

SM1DY · 06-03-2009, 09:42 PM

I've lived quite a sheltered life....Could someone explain what a 'Swap-Meet' is please?

uranium_death · 06-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Ebay is NO LONGER a great place to get a bargain on many goods.

I started on Sold back in 2001 and went to Ebay in 2002. Back then, I would get footy cards for CHEAP. Gary Ablett cards I got for $5 now sell for 30-45.

It has become too much of an online store, rather than an auction site where people want to offload their stuff.

schnoods · 06-03-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SM1DY

I've lived quite a sheltered life....Could someone explain what a 'Swap-Meet' is please?

Where every one comes along with assorted junk to one place, then try and sell their junk.

Generally done at a major carpark or oval, sort of like a mass gathering of garrage/lawn sales.

Mulberry Laine · 06-03-2009, 10:03 PM

How times have changed.I love swap meets and go to as many as i can if ive got time.Years ago you used to be able to score a few bargains,but not now,even at garage sales now all you hear is youll get more for that on Ebay,and thats from elderly people.

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 11:22 PM

yer i still go to as many as i can all excited but usually come home dissapointed .the rotary club doesnt even cook bacon and egg rolls like they use to theyve been replaced by dagwood dogs and chips for 10bucks

on sunday im gunna take some really good stuff and sell at cheap prices and start a revolution hahaha it will prob get bought off me and sold with a markup accross the park

falzoony · 06-03-2009, 11:26 PM

Yeah I hate when you go to swap meets and when you ask for a price the standard reply is "I saw one go for that much on eBay." Still they are great fun and it's a great place to go for a walk around.

tazza255 · 06-03-2009, 11:29 PM

where do you find these swap meets advertised?

cheers

XR2DOOR · 06-03-2009, 11:32 PM

usually the trading post or unique cars

tazza255 · 06-03-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XR2DOOR

usually the trading post or unique cars

cheers mate will have to start buying the trading post again.

**DJR-351** · 06-03-2009, 11:41 PM

I work away for 5 weeks at a time and always seem to miss out on the swap meets, eBay has been a god send for me but dont think i have saved much.

mr smith · 07-03-2009, 12:08 AM

As a wise man once said to me, " ebay is where you go to pay too much for what is worth so little"

Airmon · 07-03-2009, 12:47 AM

I love swap meets and go to as many as I can. Its always good for bargains, Ebay is great if you want something in particular ASAP, but a good swap meet will always reveal things you never knew you needed until you come across it.

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Great way to spend a sunday morning, and a good excuse to get up early for a B&E roll. Some things do seem to be alot more expensive, but there are still people selling stuff at reasonable prices and willing to come down.

XR2DOOR · 07-03-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Airmon

I love swap meets and go to as many as I can. Its always good for bargains, Ebay is great if you want something in particular ASAP, but a good swap meet will always reveal things you never knew you needed until you come across it.

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Great way to spend a sunday morning, and a good excuse to get up early for a B&E roll. Some things do seem to be alot more expensive, but there are still people selling stuff at reasonable prices and willing to come down.

MMMMM the smell of bacon wafting accross the oval ,,cant wait

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Bill M · 07-03-2009, 09:32 AM

I have been doing the swap meet routine around Victoria for a few years and while ebay has made inroads into where people put up stuff for sale there is always the seller that can't be bothered going through with ebay. Sometimes you find good items and sometimes nothing but you will always meet other enthusiasts and have a good drive to the meet if it is in a country town. As other members say get there EARLY and it will be you walking out the gate with the goodies.
List of swap meets around Aussie...
http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm
Cheers
Bill.

XR2DOOR · 07-03-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

I have been doing the swap meet routine around Victoria for a few years and while ebay has made inroads into where people put up stuff for sale there is always the seller that can't be bothered going through with ebay. Sometimes you find good items and sometimes nothing but you will always meet other enthusiasts and have a good drive to the meet if it is in a country town. As other members say get there EARLY and it will be you walking out the gate with the goodies.
List of swap meets around Aussie...
http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm
Cheers
Bill.

thers one at beenliegh showground this sunday 8/3/09 qld usually pretty good

Bill M · 07-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Yes, I have heard the Beenleigh swap is good. Many good swap meets in the Sunshine state from what friends tell me.
Bill.

Buzz Box · 07-03-2009, 11:38 PM

Well the other week they had apparently the biggest swap in Victoria in ballarat and on he news here all everyone was saying was the turn out and volume of sales has been constantly decreasing since ebay and its been making a huge dent in sales and numbers so..............

Personally I don't care if the world is ending I ain't getting out of bed before 9-10am on a sunday if im not working but thats just me lol

BPXR6T · 08-03-2009, 12:26 AM

Is the footscray swap meet still running?

XR2DOOR · 08-03-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz Box

Well the other week they had apparently the biggest swap in Victoria in ballarat and on he news here all everyone was saying was the turn out and volume of sales has been constantly decreasing since ebay and its been making a huge dent in sales and numbers so..............

Personally I don't care if the world is ending I ain't getting out of bed before 9-10am on a sunday if im not working but thats just me lol

yes ebays a great tool it never rains and you dont have to get up early ,but i still love a swap meet good excuse to get the chariot out of the shed and go for a cruise

**DJR-351** · 08-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Would be handy if we had a Swap Meet thread on AFF announcing when and where they are been held.

Airmon · 10-03-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XA351COUPE

Would be handy if we had a Swap Meet thread on AFF announcing when and where they are been held.

No way. I don't want any of you blokes getting in on my bargains!!