31st Annual Fall Trexlertown Bicycle Swap Meet Friday September 30th, October 1st And 2nd, 2016

[Schwinndemonium]

Just like Ollie's. "Good Stuff Cheap!!" lol!!

Jim.

 

[mcmfw2]

Nine hour rider for me one way so I rolled in late Saturday... looks like there were some different vendors on Sunday.

 

[jrapoza]

Yes, I believe it was the first Sunday. Back then, so many people came with huge trailers of bikes and parts. There was so much going on, it was great.
I know I'm going to get flack, but I liked when Paul ran the show, OK I said it.

I don't get on the cabe much if at all, so here is my answer to why.

I can't agree more about the one day show. BUT...

The bicycle hobby has changed in the past years. The days of trailers full or great balloon tire and 20" muscle bikes have gone by the way side.

It is like the Model A's and T's where did they all go. I have seen most of the seniors members of the hobby just disappear. Members that the younger generation don't even know they existed.

Today's swap meets is filled with 10 speeds, middle weights and rusty junk. Finding a great bike today at a swap meet is a fluke. The internet has changed everything. I have seen Roadmaster Supreme's show up at Trexlertown.

Now you ask why 1,2 or 3 days and why not. This is only expanding the hobby with more days available to everyone. If you can't make it one day go another. How many days is Memory Lane with Ann Arbor the following day?. What is the difference here?

I asked vendors on Saturday how many days will you be here.. Most answered one day. Then I ask why not both days... Their reply.. I can't make it Sunday then I ask why are you are you complaining about the show being 3 days..

Other comments have been positive. Thank you for your time and will re-post this rambling along with the May and Oct Swap meet days for 2017

Happy hunting and positive and constitutive comments are always welcomed.

 

[jrapoza]

i thought when Paul still was putting on the 1 day show it was always on sunday, the first sunday in oct.

Greetings,

Paul has retired. My name is Joe Rapoza and contact info is [email protected]. Please use the the cabe swap meet section for the May and October dates they will be posted by Scott. Those are the only true dates.


thank you.

 

[jrapoza]

+1 on the 1 Day event...

Edit... Just a thought. People work weekdays. Whats the motivation for out of towners, it's all about the flashlights where everyone is scattering. Also difficult on the vendors, one day is easier. Pack up, make their money, spend their money, and pack up again.

Not at all, the vendors have spoken and enjoy the 3 days after riding 5 7 and 10 hours to get there.

 

[jrapoza]

Yes, I believe it was the first Sunday. Back then, so many people came with huge trailers of bikes and parts. There was so much going on, it was great.
I know I'm going to get flack, but I liked when Paul ran the show, OK I said it.

The show always has the first Sunday in the 3 days. Please check the cabe under swap meet Scott will post the dates. thank you.