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Old 04-06-2010, 03:38 AM
Smokey Smokey is offline
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Default Re: Carlisle All - GM Nationals

Is it still pretty high rent at Carlisle? I haven't been there in a few years. I tried it at being a parts peddler and even tried to sell 4 cars there once inside and outside of the gate.

I would rather deal with PeeBait than being a vendor at a decent size swap. I can list, answer questions, and pack the items that I sell in my underwear on my own time than spend a day packing before the swap, few hours setting up, few hours taking down, few hours setting up, etc then have everyone wonder why I won't sell them a 4346 Holley for $100 or a set of 074's for $500 or a set of 690s for $800. Then go home and spend another day putting it all away.

I brought a Sata spray gun with once. Put a price tag of $175 on it. If I could of got a $1 for each guy who fondled it, I could of had $500-1000. Put it on ebay a few weeks after the show, it brought almost $300.

I watch everyone that walks up, start some small talk and will say hi to 95% of the people out there that walk up. I used to have fun with it, but it finally took a toll on me with the rude people. A guy can only get beat up soo much. My wife used to come with and even comment how in the last few years how people became rude with their attitude toward her and business 101.
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