New swapmeet at The Havelock Country Jamboree

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

New swapmeet at The Havelock Country Jamboree

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

300 for a spot? are they insane? so its at the same venue as the havelock jamboree or held at the same time as the drunkfest?

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

on top of that I just read..."We require all vendors to have liability insurance. All Vendors, once accepted, will be issued a Vendor Lease. This Lease will include all Terms and Conditions set forth by the RPM Show".

I have business insurance that would cover me but for the average Joe would a Homeowner Policy cover you at a swapmeet?

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

It's JULY 18-20 so that would make it before Drunkenfest

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

yes your home policy is all you need.

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

I guess it depends on your policy because we needed to up our insurance on the business to 2 million when we did the Stirling Truck show (RIP). My wife just told me our policy said 100k was the max for the public liability on the home insurance.

-- Edited by Dabooge on Wednesday 19th of March 2014 11:50:38 AM

Modfather · VICTORIA HARBOUR, ONT

I have heard nothing but positive about the Lindsay venue, from the vendors and the general public. I think I will be attending that one this spring.

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

Lindsay Ex fairground is a dust bowl. The truck traffic on #7 is loud.... Jake brakes all night long. Wasn't a good experience for us when we vended during the actual Lindsay Ex that's why we never moved when the aaca did. We do well at Stirling I can't complain.

-- Edited by Dabooge on Wednesday 19th of March 2014 11:51:39 AM

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

Havelock Flea market /swapmeet.. Those are some pretty ambitious rates for a new show agenda ..Pretty expensive week-end for expenses unless your a corporate Vender ...

10ft wide x 10ft deep - $75 - Campsite and Tickets Extra

20ft wide x 10ft deep - $140 - Campsite and Tickets Extra

20ft wide x 40ft deep - $300 Includes 2 Tickets and Campsite

40ft wide x 40ft deep - $550 Includes 3 Tickets and Campsite

60ft wide x 40ft deep - $750 Includes 4 Tickets and Campsite

Hydro Required - $100 Extra *

All Booths are sold on a first come first served basis, all payments are required upfront. Once you have confirmed that you would like to take part in our event we will issue you a contract for space. We require all vendors to have liability insurance. All Vendors, once accepted, will be issued a Vendor Lease. This Lease will include all Terms and Conditions set forth by the RPM Show. All Vendors will also be expected adhere to the General Show Rules (Click Here). For a copy of the Terms of Contract please contact Laurie at 705.778.7777.

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

Wow what do they think people are selling .A lease ,insurance an don't forget your tax book.A definate pass from me,makes Barrie look good . Ed

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Their rules give them every way possible to toss you out but the funniest is this

Anyone causing trouble will be evicted. ZERO TOLERANCE. When entering grounds you may be subject to a vehicle search.

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

fatstax wrote:
yes your home policy is all you need.

thats pretty grey stax? once you accept money for something it is business not on your own property. i'm a thinking.

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

I spoke to them yesterday about a site for that weekend, its pricey so I might not bother but they confirmed that all I need is a copy of my house insurance policy, that will exclude people who rent a house or apartment as they wont have it

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

I might go check it out as it's only 10 min from home but definitely not vending.

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

Looks like they smartened up and revised the pricing:

20ft wide x 40 ft deep – $150 – Includes 2 Tickets & Campsite Within Your Booth Space

workin class · FINCH, ONT

not for me

hemi43 · ONTARIO

I could set up a table selling teeth and banjos and make a bloody fortune !!

34guy · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
I could set up a table selling teeth and banjos and make a bloody fortune !!

Brilliant idea Dan

Thanks for posting

workin class · FINCH, ONT

Is this the one thats going to kill Barrie? I hear rumors about a new market.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

workin class wrote:
Is this the one thats going to kill Barrie? I hear rumors about a new market.

I hope Barrie dies soon, only to be replaced by something new.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

Rumor is Lindsay will be the new Barrie.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

Gazoo wrote:
Rumor is Lindsay will be the new Barrie.

Well, it will definitely be closer to home !! smile smile

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Gazoo wrote:
Rumor is Lindsay will be the new Barrie.

The only way to affect barrie is to run the meet head to head. Put me down for some teeth and a Banjo Dan .thanks for caring.

GMDad · CALEDONIA, ONT

Rockton Waterdown tried to run on same weekend in the fall of 2012 without good results. Barrie is very established and draws lots and lots of people and as a vendor there for 25+ years that is what I like to see. Where else can you go after a 24 hr rain storm and not be trenching thru mud. I still intend to do Barrie twice a year, works for me where other people I know it don't..

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

Most of the established vendors that "used" to do Barrie would gladly try a new event the same weekend, this would have been a very good choice for the Lindsay venue, instead they will get a mediocre crowd because they chose to compete against their own legacy. Too bad for all involved really.. Best of luck to all is the best I can offer.

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

i cant see barrie being knocked out any time soon, its way bigger then lindsay. i think i will vend the havelock flea market if the prices have been brought into line

toomuchjunk · S/W ONTARIO

GMDad wrote:
Rockton Waterdown tried to run on same weekend in the fall of 2012 without good results. Barrie is very established and draws lots and lots of people and as a vendor there for 25+ years that is what I like to see. Where else can you go after a 24 hr rain storm and not be trenching thru mud. I still intend to do Barrie twice a year, works for me where other people I know it don't..

And if you get muddy you can buy classy replacement clothing and boots at the next vendor

Not bad for a auto meet HUH???

TMJ

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

I always wonder why so many people have a huge hatred for the Barrie flea market. Other than a few too many of the socks and Undies venders that is my really only complaint. I always buy cool stuff at the Barrie market but I can't say the same for the other big 3 I go to. I might vend at the Havelock show now that the price is 1/2 of what they 1st listed it at and the fact that it's a 10 min drive from my place.

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

i just registered for havelock, 185 dollars for a 20 by 40 site for two people. same price as barrie.

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

How it $185? I saw it posted at $150. I actually copied and pasted from the site.

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

So I checked it out again and if you're in the Fleamarket area it's $150 but if you're in the swapmeet area it's $185 (same size booths). I'm passing just on principal.

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

What the hell is the difference...flea market / swapmeet ??? It's all in the same field ..it's only so big in Havelock

GMDad · CALEDONIA, ONT

toomuchjunk wrote:
GMDad wrote:
Rockton Waterdown tried to run on same weekend in the fall of 2012 without good results. Barrie is very established and draws lots and lots of people and as a vendor there for 25+ years that is what I like to see. Where else can you go after a 24 hr rain storm and not be trenching thru mud. I still intend to do Barrie twice a year, works for me where other people I know it don't..
And if you get muddy you can buy classy replacement clothing and boots at the next vendor
Not bad for a auto meet HUH???
TMJ

True there are clothes vendors there but a lot of the crowds come as couples and it gives the wifes a place to look thru and a happy wife is a happy life. I can't remember the last automotive flea market that I attended where you couldn't buy clothes or toys or signs or some non-auto related item and I vended over 30 days last year at various meets. Unfortunately the times are a changing.

DB Cooper · ONTARIO

fatchuk wrote:
What the hell is the difference...flea market / swapmeet ??? It's all in the same field ..it's only so big in Havelock

I am confused by this too.

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

i have a feeling the swap meet part is in a better location then the flea market part. funny why its 35 dollars more.

DB Cooper · ONTARIO

fatstax wrote:
i have a feeling the swap meet part is in a better location then the flea market part. funny why its 35 dollars more.

The question is, what's the difference between a swap meet and a flea market? (other than the answer "in this case, the difference is $35)

I always thought they were the same thing.

-- Edited by DB Cooper on Monday 21st of April 2014 10:22:20 AM

fatstax · COBOURG, ONT

i think traditionally the term swap meet has always been associated with automotive stuff and flea market is more of a general whatever you have sale. myself i would think of the two as one the same.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

It's quite easy to tell the difference between a swap meet and a flea market. At a swap meet, the Guy vending is usually named Dave, John or Bill.
At a flea market, the Guy vending is usually named Prathamesh,Vaishnavi or Sandeep !!

GMDad · CALEDONIA, ONT

Good point.... bleh bleh bleh

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
It's quite easy to tell the difference between a swap meet and a flea market. At a swap meet, the Guy vending is usually named Dave, John or Bill.
At a flea market, the Guy vending is usually named Prathamesh,Vaishnavi or Sandeep !!

ROFL

Smokin Joe · ONTARIO

Chris I do not think Lindsay ever wants to compete against Barrie on the same weekend as there would be no point in it. Remember it has been tried before and it failed miserably after the second year with huge financial loses I would think. Several venders I know did Lindsay last year having a great time then did not reregister for Barrie this year as I did last year. Lindsay is the largest automotive flea market east of Toronto in one year at their new location. I was told over 550 vending spots filled as of the weekend and will be filled to capacity by May I would think . Also with last years car show having over 500 cars and the car coral over 160 cars both setting new records for them. As for attendance they set a record last year also. So with 25% more venders this year and if the attendance follows suit it should be a major boost for the hobby.

With all the water his year it will be a good test for muddy grounds as one my trailers weighs in at over 13,000 lb. they said there will be no problem as the grounds are drained. AACA will no doubt have some growing pains as they are settling in but that is to be expected as this is AACA 6th location change and have never looked back as every one gets better.

Hope all have a good weekend this summer wherever you land Stirling, Havelock, Barrie or Lindsay and keep this hobby rolling.

-- Edited by Smokin Joe on Monday 21st of April 2014 02:08:02 PM

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

Funny Dan,no really that was funny. Ed

Molten · CAMBOURNE, ONT

Very numerous post, Dan. Good one. Thanks

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

Hey Dan ,The Boy informes me that Sandeep is the new Steve. Ed

hemi43 · ONTARIO

flatblack55delivery wrote:
Funny Dan,no really that was funny. Ed

Does that mean I'm in your "good book" again ??? smile smile smile

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

Ya, on probation though. Ed

hemi43 · ONTARIO

flatblack55delivery wrote:
Ya, on probation though. Ed

OK. I'll be good !! biggrin biggrin

58Chev · ETOBICOKE, ONT

flatblack55delivery wrote:
Hey Dan ,The Boy informes me that Sandeep is the new Steve. Ed

Must be the guy that wants to clean my heating ducts, every other day??

Dabooge · NORWOOD, ONT

fatstax wrote:
i just registered for havelock, 185 dollars for a 20 by 40 site for two people. same price as barrie.

Was In Barrie vending and was visited by one of the RPM goons trying to get us on board to vend. Was told it's $150 now for both Swap meet and Flea market sections. Apparently it was a typo for the price differences.

I hope you get reimbursed Faststax.

I'm back on the fence now I might want to try it out.

Dan

BARRIE, ONTARIO

Hemi , there,s only one " A " in Vishnavi ..77.