Jeez Dan.....drunk by 10:00am??? you wont be hard to spot.

Janice

-- Edited by janies dirty 37 on Wednesday 21st of August 2013 09:39:15 PM

Don't care.....got socks and undies and didn't have to pay to park

Have fun goin Fatstax....I quit 2 years ago......will never go back!

I was a 29 year vender.....I started vending at Molson park...back in the day

yep what he said..Barrie sucks there are so many better places to spend a day these days and times especially if your looking to buy auto related stuff..Most of the $hit at Barrie is the same stuff that was there 20 years ago..

Have fun goin Fatstax....I quit 10 years ago......will never go back!

 

anybody can have my parking spot...

you guys sure we talking about the same flea market?  i always make more than i spend at barrie and have a great time.  i have also bought some of the coolest stuff ever at barrie.  money is not a problem for me so i cant relate to some people who think 5 bucks for parking is over the top.

A bad day at the Flea Market is better than a good day at work!

Not to me.. I like my day at work much more than I would want to WASTE a good day at Haneys WAY WAY over rated dumpster..Save your money for Waterdown, Ancaster, London, Lindsay, and a dozen other decent Car related Swap-meets..that happen right here in good old Ont.. Not much but junk, fish, "t-shirts" Lawn ornaments, fencing, watches, and other assorted chit that never sold on KIjiji gets dragged to Barrie...it has been a waste of time for 10 years..unless you just don't have a real life..

 

 

If it's not raining...

By the way, we know the event has slipped the last 5 years but it is what it is! A day out for a walk amongst a bunch of tools, car parts...... and other unmentionables. A beer or two just rounds out the day, even if you come home empty handed there's always something the laught at. It's even a bit sad seeing those guys slug that crap to the Hainey Show from year to year. I usually come home with something. Last spring I found a set of original rubber cone bumpers, still in the GM issue box for my '57 Caddy Dagmars as well as a set of original stainless steel window trim for my truck for $20!

I do think it's funny that some people on this forum have such a hatred for Hainey.

Just don't go, don't support him and please don't bitch at me if I want to go!

-- Edited by Atomsplitter on Thursday 22nd of August 2013 12:46:35 AM

I'll yell at you Fatstax since I'll be there with my feet up and a cold one in my hand relaxing.Gold field row G 4 and 5. I figured renting a vending spot is better than a camping spot any day. I always find something to bring home....a $10.00 tie rod got me a C-note on Ebay. Any one looking for an old 6-71 blower off of a Detroit diesel? Back glass out of a 60 Caddy 2 door hardtop? I have a ton of parts I need to get rid of....

I think last l time I went I only spent about $50 but still had a good time. I usually go with a few friends, bring my wagon to hold our cooler which is full of beer and walk the aisles. What better way to spend the day !!

Dubya31 wrote:

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I think last l time I went I only spent about $50 but still had a good time. I usually go with a few friends, bring my wagon to hold our cooler which is full of beer and walk the aisles. What better way to spend the day !!

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 Hey Dan; Save a cold one for me. You still owe me one from Syracuse. We'll be camping there again and I'll be selling some sh** with a couple of friends. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you. If I don't see you our camper is back behind the caboose E7, and I'll be driving Bukshott.

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 Sounds like a plan !! I'll be driving the Dodge up and parking in the preferred lot by the entrance. I hope I see you by 10 am or we'll be out of beer. LOL

Are people really still going to this event? I wanted to go for many years and never seemed to be able to make it happen - then 7 or 8 years ago everyone was saying how bad it was getting. Seems to be many more 'nay-ers' then 'yay-ers'....

You don't have to buy socks......save your money for buying us beer.

Janice

Skipped this event for 5 years or so for reasons already mentioned. I need a few things so I might just give it a revisit. If its as bad as 5 years ago, that's it I'm done.
Save me a couple of beers...see ya in the beer tent.
Chris

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ill be in the gold section again this year, likley row j im thinking.  thats to the right almost in line with the beer tent.  just look for the stack of new stock car tires i am selling, thats where ill be

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 So you're saying if we run out of beer we can come see you for a refill?? Sweet !!

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I've always been able to find something I absolutly had to have. It's always a good weekend entertainment. If you waste time looking at the underwear and socks tents you miss the auto related vendors, and there are still lots of them.
Dan; you pick a time for the beer tent.

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 How does 1:00 PM on Friday sound?

Not really interested in meeting Hanney. Hearing him over the loud speakers is enough for me, and I understand why everyone is bitching about him. You really should choose your friends a bit more wisely!!

I do plan on going Sat. (if no rain).

We started at Molson Park the third last year they had it there and even had a few wet whiskey barrels with me also one year. Remember them? Finished last year at Barrie and even said good bye to Don and shook his hand. I know he will not miss us but he will miss the money. Not even going this year to look around for all the ground to cover for what you see. Besides I can't get my Gater in. We switched to Lindsay even though it is a smaller swap meet than Barrie it probably has more automotive related stuff. If I made a mistake on the move I am sure I can get back in Barrie. I made the move early for a good spot seeing they had sold well over 400 spots at Lindsay the first year. I would think it will be full next year because the crowd is already there. But I do have to say Barrie was good to me for many years but over time Barrie has changed.

I know some of you don't like this event, but for those who do, what is the best day to go ( assuming the weather is good)? Are all the vendors there on Thursday or do some just come on Friday?

 

Thanks

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I know some of you don't like this event, but for those who do, what is the best day to go ( assuming the weather is good)? Are all the vendors there on Thursday or do some just come on Friday?

 

Thanks

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 thursday is a vendor setup day kinda, gates are open but not all vendors are there as some come in the pm on thursday for friday morn.  sunday is actually a good day since most people dont want to drag stuff home, good deals

I used to deal there for 15 years got in Wednesday set up Thursday. Sold best Thursday Friday early Saturday headed home Sunday morning. Never sold anything Sunday for over 5 years to many people out sight seeing or low balling. Thats when I started leaving Sunday morning. Going over to the track was a given every Saturday night. It was a 6-7 hour drive home and had to work at 7am Monday morning. Any of you guys remember the year of the drinking and driving road block out side the main RD. I didn't get out of the park till 6:30 that Sunday almost totaled my truck falling asleep at the wheel on HWY 7 between Arden and Perth no Timmies back those days.

well im loaded and ready to roll out at 6am.  finally got it right and bringing a real matress to sleep on, sleeping on couch cushions and foam mats suk balls

Thursday Max. 15°C Min. 7°C Sunny     Weather looks good!

Friday Max. 20°C Min. 7°C Mainly sunny

Saturday Max. 25°C Min. 14°C Variable cloudiness

Sunday Max. 19°C Min. 13°C Mainly sunny

i was always told friday was the day to go. not saying you wont find anything thurs but was told that most vendors are either just setting up or havent even arrived on thurs. best is either fri before its all picked over or sun to take advantage of the vendors hangovers or the possibility that theyd rather sell than cart it home. to be honest tho ive never been on a thurs just repeating what ive been told.

I'm going Saturday to try to find a new owner for my Chevelle. Its been quite a few years...do they still have a car corral for car sales and what is the old boy charging?

Chris