lohoon ·
My parts will be goin on egay then.
Aussieveedubbers · General Chit Chat
Swap Meet the Nationals
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/89904/swap-meet-the-nationals
LUFTMEISTER ·
does that include entry for 4 people as well.🤪 Not much point in going if theres no one selling.👎 were does the money go anyway?😉 guess they think we have bottomless pockets like the govts.🥷
amazeer ·
I think the money goes to maintaining the clubvw clubhouse and gardens. The pole dancers and drinks at the big after party dont come cheap either.
68AutoBug ·
I agree,,Super1302 wrote:just querying why swap meet is so steep.
$40. ok if your a vee dub supplier.
our swap meet when we had one was a gold coin DONATION...... if I remember correctly.
Hmmmmn
The swap meet actually attracts MANY People...
Good for the Nationals... Good for everyone...
but.. $40 plus $50 + or so for petrol [depending on where You live]
and We ALL don't live down the road from the venue...
$15 is enough IMHO...
LEE
VDUBXTC ·
🤪🤪🤪🤪
shokwave2 ·
Sorry, but can i confirm: $40 is if you're setting up a stall, is that correct?
$15 if you're just browsing?
$15 if you're just browsing?
dangerous ·
Slight shift in topic,
but if the economy is slow, you should REDUCE your prices.
This is just a basic business principal.🤪
but if the economy is slow, you should REDUCE your prices.
This is just a basic business principal.🤪
ian.mezz ·
sell your parts on here aussieveedubbers its free isnt it.😊
rob53 ·
The club is not for profit, so there must be a reason why it's higher, perhaps the cost to hire the show ground have gone up? Each year they do an outstanding job of organising the whole event, I don't want to imagine what it would be like if it disappears.
beetleboyjeff ·
I wonder if some sort of percentage on takings would work. It would have to be some sort of voluntary scheme - you wouldn't want some 'power crazy' chasing you down for the money, or on the other hand, you wouldn't want the job of hassling stall holders to see how much they made.
Hopefully, most people would do the right thing.
Of course, then it makes it hard for the club to budget for the show, as in how much will change hands, and how much will be declared. Still, I suppose now, they don't know how many stall holders they will have anyway, although I assume they would have some idea from past shows.
It may be something the club could look at - or maybe it is only a few people on here concerned about it?
Hopefully, most people would do the right thing.
Of course, then it makes it hard for the club to budget for the show, as in how much will change hands, and how much will be declared. Still, I suppose now, they don't know how many stall holders they will have anyway, although I assume they would have some idea from past shows.
It may be something the club could look at - or maybe it is only a few people on here concerned about it?
68AutoBug ·
its either $10 or $20 to enter the venue.... per person...shokwave2 wrote:Sorry, but can i confirm: $40 is if you're setting up a stall, is that correct?
$15 if you're just browsing?
it has been the same for years..
but upping the cost to sellers isn't good...
a lot of lookers want to grab a bargain at the swap meet...
but upping the cost to sellers will keep a lot away... IMHO..
ESPECIALLY the small sellers..
Lee
Pumba ·
Its simple really,there killing the swapmeet by over charging😂
silver ·
The Swap meet is a huge part of the drawcard
if the swap meet dwindles then so will admissions
so its a no brainer keep it cheap and attract more stalls
if the swap meet dwindles then so will admissions
so its a no brainer keep it cheap and attract more stalls
Pumba ·
silver wrote:The Swap meet is a huge part of the drawcard
if the swap meet dwindles then so will admissions
so its a no brainer keep it cheap and attract more stalls
Spot on👍
vw54 ·
Well its quite obvious none of the above people have ever put on a show or even attempted to
theres heaps of costs with putting the event on the venue cost approx 4K and is increasing every year
In case you didnt realise its been $30.00 for a few years Plus $10.00 for an admission fee as well So theres your $40.00 we just did it this way as last time people were winging about the extra $10.00 to get in and paying 2 fees
In fact last year was a BUMPER year for Swap stands we have to push them out of the under cover area as theres TOO MANY
I know of many swappers who go home with very FAT pockets
If you dont want to come along thats fine just sell yr stuff on Ebay and see what fees it attracts
theres heaps of costs with putting the event on the venue cost approx 4K and is increasing every year
In case you didnt realise its been $30.00 for a few years Plus $10.00 for an admission fee as well So theres your $40.00 we just did it this way as last time people were winging about the extra $10.00 to get in and paying 2 fees
In fact last year was a BUMPER year for Swap stands we have to push them out of the under cover area as theres TOO MANY
I know of many swappers who go home with very FAT pockets
If you dont want to come along thats fine just sell yr stuff on Ebay and see what fees it attracts
Top Idea Geoff we would make even MORE funds for the ClubI wonder if some sort of percentage on takings would work. It would have to be some sort of voluntary scheme
laroche ·
The price of the stall should include the admission fee, $30 including admission. Seems a rip that they charge for the pitch plus admin.
Stands to reason that the more stalls there are, the more people will come, increase in visitors covers the $10 fee.
I only go to it for the stuff for sale, other than that its mostly the same old cars year after year.
Stands to reason that the more stalls there are, the more people will come, increase in visitors covers the $10 fee.
I only go to it for the stuff for sale, other than that its mostly the same old cars year after year.
Hutcho ·
Geez... how's the critisism....
Can't win em all hey Dave!
I'm looking forward to the TWENTY FOURTH successful Nationals.
Can't win em all hey Dave!
I'm looking forward to the TWENTY FOURTH successful Nationals.
vw54 ·
YEP I do to
And so do the 50 or so swappers that attend and sell there trinkets
thanks Hutcho
And so do the 50 or so swappers that attend and sell there trinkets
thanks Hutcho
YEP it does but the price is $40.00The price of the stall should include the admission fee
LUFTMEISTER ·
Easiest way to kill an event is to ignore the punters. 👍
57 Cal look ·
Well , you could just set your swap meet stall up in the car park and not pay any fees? .......only joking ...... but if you do you should really discount your prices a little bit then. 😂
68-bug ·
Why do you have to charge entry fee on top of your site fee, I'm usually by myself , and I can't leave my site to go looking around and enjoy the show. Plus I travel 160 km from Nowra (south of Sydney) $60 bucks worth of fuel (oneway) ,get to the show $40 bucks entry fee, already $100 out of pocket, and I haven't even started to unload my car, Fair Go Guys !, don't forget that we are part of the people who make your show what it is today !, John.
barls ·
guys its simple if you dont like the price of the site, dont sell there. nobody is forcing you there are other alternatives.
as for you whinging that its expensive, lets look at a one of others major events
valla $44 outside $71 inside link http://volkswagenspectacular.com/?page_id=81
i think that the price is fair, as for i cant leave my stand and go and have a look, thats your problem for going by yourself id suggest ether setting up next to someone you know so they can watch the site while you have a look or bringing someone with you that can watch it while you wander.
as for the im already out of pocket before getting there, do you think your the only one that travels to these events, just factor in what you have to make to break even.
as for you whinging that its expensive, lets look at a one of others major events
valla $44 outside $71 inside link http://volkswagenspectacular.com/?page_id=81
i think that the price is fair, as for i cant leave my stand and go and have a look, thats your problem for going by yourself id suggest ether setting up next to someone you know so they can watch the site while you have a look or bringing someone with you that can watch it while you wander.
as for the im already out of pocket before getting there, do you think your the only one that travels to these events, just factor in what you have to make to break even.
grumpy ·
If you want to complain about the price of a swap site put youre prices up . Also if you are still complaining get youre own club to hold a swap meet. Or better still shut up.
LUFTMEISTER ·
Spoken like a Statesman...................................................................................CAR :rolleyes
STIDUB ·
the club poll is mostly aimed at those outspoken in this thread - go nuts 🙂
ian.mezz ·
fark $40 whats that these days a pack of smokes😂
57oval ·
A slab of German beer is $30.00
amazeer ·
Petrol is up around $1.50 a litre and Daimo has to come all the way down from Nambucca. I have to go from Wollongong to Alexandria to Wollongong to Goulburn to Wollongong to Smithfield to Wollongong to Alexandria to Wollongong on premium as well as use up 2 of my precious annual leave days. I probably wont get to eat on Saturday if the last 2 years are anything to go by, and I'll get nothing when I get home either because its my wife's birthday and I've been off with the VW mob.
I reckon they should put the entry fee up to about $100. Then on the way out we all get a $60 rebate. Club VW is happy they've taken in $40K. I'm happy I've been given a $60 subsidy. Some middle man takes $20 each admin fee. Everyone feels warm and fuzzy then!
I have to confess this is not entirely my own idea. I borrowed substantially from the carbon tax scheme.
I reckon they should put the entry fee up to about $100. Then on the way out we all get a $60 rebate. Club VW is happy they've taken in $40K. I'm happy I've been given a $60 subsidy. Some middle man takes $20 each admin fee. Everyone feels warm and fuzzy then!
I have to confess this is not entirely my own idea. I borrowed substantially from the carbon tax scheme.
LUFTMEISTER ·
"as for you whinging that its expensive, lets look at a one of others major events valla $44 outside $71 inside link http://volkswagenspectacular.com/?page_id=81"
Don't you love how the only example they list is probably the only dearer swap meet on the east coast of Australia. Nearly all the swap meets I attend are between $5 & 20 dollars and that includes the car occupants.🙅
Don't you love how the only example they list is probably the only dearer swap meet on the east coast of Australia. Nearly all the swap meets I attend are between $5 & 20 dollars and that includes the car occupants.🙅
barls ·
prove it then, i looked for other examples and this was the only on that was listed apart from the nationals on the web site.
68AutoBug ·
ITS STILL $40 DOLLARS IAN.....ian.mezz wrote:$40 whats that these days a pack of smokes😂
WHEN yOU DON'T SMOKE... LOL
LEE
LUFTMEISTER ·
Hey Barls go to the Pinky's swap meet site and have a look at the prices for the listed swap meets. Then tell me how many are $40 or more. Proof enough.😵
Pumba ·
Sellers put there prices up,then no one will pay higher prices for parts so the swapper loser out both ways.grumpy wrote:If you want to complain about the price of a swap site put youre prices up . Also if you are still complaining get youre own club to hold a swap meet. Or better still shut up.
not a very smart move gumby???
barls ·
we heard you the first time,
heres a novel idea why not join the club, get on the committee and make the change rather than bitching and moaning on here about it.
heres a novel idea why not join the club, get on the committee and make the change rather than bitching and moaning on here about it.
vw54 ·
Yep we welcome all opinion’s
I am a hopeless speller
I am a hopeless speller
Pumba ·
No thanks.barls wrote:we heard you the first time,
heres a novel idea why not join the club, get on the committee and make the change rather than bitching and moaning on here about it.
barls ·
what your doing is kind of like not voting in an election, then whinging about the result.
do you think your getting anywhere???
do you think your getting anywhere???
Pumba ·
As dave said,they welcome all opionions.
vw54 ·
Hey Shane on a different matter
Where do u work
Where do u work
Pumba ·
Dave i work at Albatross (Nowra).
vw54 ·
With Beck then ???
Pumba ·
Yes but dont hold that against me😂
im also in the Shoalhaven Club with him.
im also in the Shoalhaven Club with him.
grumpy ·
VWmad lets not call people names Shame sorry Shane . Got you hook line and sinker. Ask Dave who you talking to.
Pumba ·
You did get me hook line and sinker,i thought it was my mate up the coast had joined under another name,hes done it before,hope you got some goodies to sell this year???grumpy wrote:VWmad lets not call people names Shame sorry Shane . Got you hook line and sinker. Ask Dave who you talking to.
cheers shane.
waltermitty ·
Hey Barls et all this is starting to get political and should be moved to that other place where things that people have opinions about should be put!heres a novel idea why not join the club, get on the committee and make the change rather than bitching and moaning on here about it.
Nah dont , just kidding topic's like this are what forums are great for. Where real interest discussion and opinion can be shared. Now that such topics get shafted I believe the forum has suffered.
If you dont believe me compare the daily traffic we get now to when this forum was in its hey day.
Mitchell
panscraper ·
Nothing beats going to a good show and swap, even with all the bling and show cars, theres nothing better than going to a swap sifting through all the tin and assorted parts looking for that hard to find peice youve been searching for or just enjoy the atmosphere without the ebay prices.
the whole idea of going to a swap is also to also find a bargain where the seller just wants rid of there stuff and happy with a couple of extra bucks spending money.
Greedy swap meet holders are only turning it to ebay on wheels. by forcing the stall holders to up there prices. just not the same is it.
ive been away for a few months, i see BARLS still has to go opposite to the grain. on ya barls!!!!!!
lets hope they get the message of what is being said in this forum before barls shuts it down.
the whole idea of going to a swap is also to also find a bargain where the seller just wants rid of there stuff and happy with a couple of extra bucks spending money.
Greedy swap meet holders are only turning it to ebay on wheels. by forcing the stall holders to up there prices. just not the same is it.
ive been away for a few months, i see BARLS still has to go opposite to the grain. on ya barls!!!!!!
lets hope they get the message of what is being said in this forum before barls shuts it down.
barls ·
i see you still have a bee in your bonnet about that post i removed almost a year ago. get over it and move on, better yet start up your own swap meet and charge what you like for it.panscraper wrote:Nothing beats going to a good show and swap, even with all the bling and show cars, theres nothing better than going to a swap sifting through all the tin and assorted parts looking for that hard to find peice youve been searching for or just enjoy the atmosphere without the ebay prices.
the whole idea of going to a swap is also to also find a bargain where the seller just wants rid of there stuff and happy with a couple of extra bucks spending money.
Greedy swap meet holders are only turning it to ebay on wheels. by forcing the stall holders to up there prices. just not the same is it.
ive been away for a few months, i see BARLS still has to go opposite to the grain. on ya barls!!!!!!
lets hope they get the message of what is being said in this forum before barls shuts it down.
ps i did look at pinky’s and while most of them were less how many are actually a vw only event that are below that figure.
LUFTMEISTER ·
So what are you saying that VW swaps are run by rip off merchants and the others are encouraging more sellers and buyers to theirs? Huuuumm strange logic. 🤪
barls ·
no what im saying its comparing oranges and apples.
if you want to call one of the vw clubs a bunch of rip off merchants, go for it yourselves. dont put words in my mouth by trying to twist what im saying.
i did notice that most of the ones that had cheaper site prices also had a higher entry fee. so go figure we are talking about a lower entry fee with a higher site fee.
if you want to call one of the vw clubs a bunch of rip off merchants, go for it yourselves. dont put words in my mouth by trying to twist what im saying.
i did notice that most of the ones that had cheaper site prices also had a higher entry fee. so go figure we are talking about a lower entry fee with a higher site fee.
panscraper ·
no bee in the bonnet barls,
just dont like you
you just seem to go opposite to what everybody else agrees on , pisses every body off.
now i want you to look in the mirror and ask !!
no sorry dont do that !!
just dont like you
you just seem to go opposite to what everybody else agrees on , pisses every body off.
now i want you to look in the mirror and ask !!
no sorry dont do that !!
ian.mezz ·
this is funny shit , half of the people going on about the price live out of the area and are more then likely not even going to the show.😂🤪😂🤪😂🤪😂
LUFTMEISTER ·
Gone to the last 5, but will be heading to Day of Volkswagen instead (look at their swap meet prices) The R o M can fleece some other sheep this year.
Hutcho ·
I'd almost pay all you complainers $40 NOT to go. I'd prefer the place to be filled with people that want to talk about cars...
Just because barls speaks up, it doesn't mean that he's the only one that feels the same way.
Cheers
Hutcho.
Just because barls speaks up, it doesn't mean that he's the only one that feels the same way.
Cheers
Hutcho.
barls ·
just cause i speak up, doesnt mean that im the only one with that opinion. you know what i dont care what you think of me, really i dont.panscraper wrote:no bee in the bonnet barls,
just dont like you
you just seem to go opposite to what everybody else agrees on , pisses every body off.
now i want you to look in the mirror and ask !!
no sorry dont do that !!
its already been explained why its that much by a member of the committee as to why its priced as it is. go dont go. doesnt mean much to me, ill have a good day ether way.
STIDUB ·
at first i was beginning to regret starting the poll related to this
now im greatful - cheers for the constructive opinions.
would it make anyone feel any better if the respective club events had a list of how much the spend to make the day happen compared to how much they get out of each potential entrant?
how many would be shocked to see that theres no profit in car clubs?
how many have forgotten that fact?
see all the other people happy to have VW shows/swap meets there!
im driving from brissy for it, so are alot of watercooled people, must be mad!
now im greatful - cheers for the constructive opinions.
would it make anyone feel any better if the respective club events had a list of how much the spend to make the day happen compared to how much they get out of each potential entrant?
how many would be shocked to see that theres no profit in car clubs?
how many have forgotten that fact?
see all the other people happy to have VW shows/swap meets there!
im driving from brissy for it, so are alot of watercooled people, must be mad!
ian.mezz ·
thats a long way to take your parts to sell in a swap meet.LUFTMEISTER wrote:Gone to the last 5, but will be heading to Day of Volkswagen instead (look at their swap meet prices) The R o M can fleece some other sheep this year.
vw54 ·
think i will have a word to the melb guys to put there prices up 😂😂😂😂
h ·
easy fix
get a few of you together n have a single swap site with ya combined junk n only outlay 1 site cost n split it up between ya
obvious really 😵💫
get a few of you together n have a single swap site with ya combined junk n only outlay 1 site cost n split it up between ya
obvious really 😵💫
zayus ·
Guys,
It is $40.00.
That is nothing, when comes to the cost of pursuing our Classic VW hobby.
Think of all the benefits of selling/swapping parts @ the Nationals.
1 - All those VW enthusiasts trawling your stall.
2 - Not having to take photos and uploading them to various sites.
3 - Not having to organise postage and handling.
4 - Receiving payment, immediately.
5 - Location, location, location.
40 bucks, it is worth it for the convenience and easier advertising.
Zayus
Note: I am not affliated with Club VeeDub, although, I have been to plenty of their shows.
And, I did prefer the old outdoor site @ Parklea, to the current site @ Fairfield.
There is nothing quite like the shine of a vintage VW or a hot Cal-Looker under sunshine and blue skies.
🙂
It is $40.00.
That is nothing, when comes to the cost of pursuing our Classic VW hobby.
Think of all the benefits of selling/swapping parts @ the Nationals.
1 - All those VW enthusiasts trawling your stall.
2 - Not having to take photos and uploading them to various sites.
3 - Not having to organise postage and handling.
4 - Receiving payment, immediately.
5 - Location, location, location.
40 bucks, it is worth it for the convenience and easier advertising.
Zayus
Note: I am not affliated with Club VeeDub, although, I have been to plenty of their shows.
And, I did prefer the old outdoor site @ Parklea, to the current site @ Fairfield.
There is nothing quite like the shine of a vintage VW or a hot Cal-Looker under sunshine and blue skies.
🙂
Pumba ·
Do you want my bank details or do you prefer paypal😂Hutcho wrote:I'd almost pay all you complainers $40 NOT to go. I'd prefer the place to be filled with people that want to talk about cars...
Just because barls speaks up, it doesn't mean that he's the only one that feels the same way.
Cheers
Hutcho.
vw54 ·
Guys, rnrnIt is $40.00.rnThat is nothing, when comes to the cost of pursuing our Classic VW hobby.rnrnThink of all the benefits of selling/swapping parts @ the Nationals.rnrn1 - All those VW enthusiasts trawling your stall.rn2 - Not having to take photos and uploading them to various sites.rn3 - Not having to organise postage and handling.rn4 - Receiving payment, immediately.rn5 - Location, location, location.rnrn40 bucks, it is worth it for the convenience and easier advertising.rnrnZayusrnrnNote: I am not affliated with Club VeeDub, although, I have been to plenty of their shows.rnAnd, I did prefer the old outdoor site @ Parklea, to the current site @ Fairfield. rnThere is nothing quite like the shine of a vintage VW or a hot Cal-Looker under sunshine and blue skies.rnrn
OH WELL SAID
I might increase the price
just for fun
and see who winges and dosent even want to have a stand
yeah Parklea was a good site but we ran out of room and we are getting close at Fairfield but theres NOT TOO Many choices
HOW much money will some of the swappers go home in there pockets
silver ·
so its your decisionvw54 wrote:I might increase the price
just for fun
personally I don't care about the cost as i wont be going anyway
Menangler ·
HOW much money will some of the swappers go home in there pockets
Exactly, I know one of the dudes grizzling on here took home over $700.00 last year, 🤪
Its a good value day out, you don't get much for 40 bucks these days, who's been to the easter show this year?
vw54 ·
Beck i am OFF tomorrow should be fun
aint been fora few years
my kids r too old they can spend there own money yippieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
aint been fora few years
my kids r too old they can spend there own money yippieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
rose ·
I'll have a bertie beetle show bag please.
vw54 wrote:Beck i am OFF tomorrow should be fun
aint been fora few years
my kids r too old they can spend there own money yippieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
LUFTMEISTER ·
Quotes = think i will have a word to the melb guys to put there prices up
OH WELL SAID I might increase the price just for fun and see who winges and dosent even want to have a stand.
So much for a committee deciding the prices.......sounds like its run by a little megalomanic/dictator. Hope the books get audited regularly.
OH WELL SAID I might increase the price just for fun and see who winges and dosent even want to have a stand.
So much for a committee deciding the prices.......sounds like its run by a little megalomanic/dictator. Hope the books get audited regularly.
vw54 ·
yep
Hutcho ·
I said almost...vwmad wrote:Hutcho wrote:I'd almost pay all you complainers $40 NOT to go. I'd prefer the place to be filled with people that want to talk about cars...
Just because barls speaks up, it doesn't mean that he's the only one that feels the same way.
Cheers
Hutcho.
Do you want my bank details or do you prefer paypal😂
Tell you what, as $40 is too steep I'll lend you guys 20 bucks so you can do your VW stall thing. All you have to do is agree on here to pay me back 5 bucks per week for the next 5 weeks and everyone's happy! 😉
Cheers,
Hutcho
Pumba ·
I think $5 bucks a week is a little steep,lets make it $4 over 6 weeks😂Hutcho wrote:I said almost...vwmad wrote:Hutcho wrote:I'd almost pay all you complainers $40 NOT to go. I'd prefer the place to be filled with people that want to talk about cars...
Just because barls speaks up, it doesn't mean that he's the only one that feels the same way.
Cheers
Hutcho.
Do you want my bank details or do you prefer paypal😂
Tell you what, as $40 is too steep I'll lend you guys 20 bucks so you can do your VW stall thing. All you have to do is agree on here to pay me back 5 bucks per week for the next 5 weeks and everyone's happy! 😉
Cheers,
Hutcho
cheers shane.
fish26 ·
What a load of nonsense, absolutely nothing constructive in this topic.
On one side guys complaining about spending well worth $40 for swap stand inc. entry in a well organized show (which makes them sound like tight asses)
On the other side an organizer complaining about the complainers and throwing smart remarks instead of motivating them into coming to the show.
Let's put the bullshit aside and try to make this a really cool awesome event, cause its the patrons and their cars that make the day fun,
all the organizers can and have done in the past to their credit is to actually put a good show ON.
On one side guys complaining about spending well worth $40 for swap stand inc. entry in a well organized show (which makes them sound like tight asses)
On the other side an organizer complaining about the complainers and throwing smart remarks instead of motivating them into coming to the show.
Let's put the bullshit aside and try to make this a really cool awesome event, cause its the patrons and their cars that make the day fun,
all the organizers can and have done in the past to their credit is to actually put a good show ON.
h ·
yep I don't think I'll go now as the swap price is too steep
greedy capitalist clubs doing it for the $.. FFS
btw this thread is s barrel of laffs 😂
thanks for the entertainment factor 10/10
greedy capitalist clubs doing it for the $.. FFS
btw this thread is s barrel of laffs 😂
thanks for the entertainment factor 10/10
zjm ·
the Flat Four show is much cheaper since they stopped putting it on
Pumba ·
zjm wrote:the Flat Four show is much cheaper since they stopped putting it on [/quote
Its a shame that show stopped,i enjoyed there shows and swapmeet🥲
zjm ·
I used to love going to the Bargo swap meet for years until some bloke tripped over leaving a porta loo and sued them for $100k and the club went bankrupt because they didnt have insurance
they all moaned when they killed off the drags at the nats but we all know that no-one would actually pay the entry fee to pay for it ! WSID cost lots more to hire than Fairfield showground
I am pretty certain that the supersprint has cost the club money every year also
when you look at how much space a swap meet space takes up compared to a car in the show its not bad value plenty of people must agree spending hundreds in fuel to get there
If you cant justify it dont do it
value for money is a concept VW people dont really get! why else would you be spending porsche money on Kombis
they all moaned when they killed off the drags at the nats but we all know that no-one would actually pay the entry fee to pay for it ! WSID cost lots more to hire than Fairfield showground
I am pretty certain that the supersprint has cost the club money every year also
when you look at how much space a swap meet space takes up compared to a car in the show its not bad value plenty of people must agree spending hundreds in fuel to get there
If you cant justify it dont do it
value for money is a concept VW people dont really get! why else would you be spending porsche money on Kombis
HappyDaze ·
I think the song goes......."you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone".
Pumba ·
The bargo swap was a good one,i didnt know thats why it stopped thanks for the info,i still go to a few swapmeets when i can.
cheers shane.
cheers shane.
Pumba ·
I thought that song was about ex girlfriends😁HappyDaze wrote:I think the song goes......."you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone".
HappyDaze ·
Oh!......silly me, I thought it was about Swap Meets😂vwmad wrote:I thought that song was about ex girlfriends😁HappyDaze wrote:I think the song goes......."you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone".
amazeer ·
is the price of a club vw swapmeet stall really the hottest topic in the Australian VW scene? Might be time to go and by a barina for some excitement.
LUFTMEISTER ·
No...... the topic is why they are the dearest of ALL the other car club swaps meets.
amazeer ·
probably because its in Sydney which is apparently the 19th most expensive city in the world. Does that mean that the topic is now closed?
L469 ·
for alot of people this is the one show a year that you get to attend suck it up have you taken the kids to the movies lately?
dont see the problem like already mentioned free classifieds on here if you are running a business thats how it is the show gets better every year my kids loved painting the bug and themselves last year everything costs money it cant be avoided👍
dont see the problem like already mentioned free classifieds on here if you are running a business thats how it is the show gets better every year my kids loved painting the bug and themselves last year everything costs money it cant be avoided👍
vw54 ·
probally because of the cost involved in putting the show onNo...... the topic is why they are the dearest of ALL the other car club swaps meets.
that would make it dearer that the other shows for a swap site simple
robb ·
well what would you rather the show out in the park no cover no nothing and a cheap swap meet or what we've got now its been a long haul from the hawksberry days for the sake of 40 bucks i think were doin ok
lou0060 ·
lets see,
diesel from Bris to Sydney in the TDI T5 $130
coffee and donuts along the way $25
tolls and govt taxes $40
entry to the show and swap site $40
reading this thread......PRICELESS!
diesel from Bris to Sydney in the TDI T5 $130
coffee and donuts along the way $25
tolls and govt taxes $40
entry to the show and swap site $40
reading this thread......PRICELESS!
forry2000 ·
Best way to enjoy an event is to ignore the whingers....
LUFTMEISTER wrote:Easiest way to kill an event is to ignore the punters. 👍
beetleboyjeff ·
forry2000 wrote:Best way to enjoy an event is to ignore the whingers....
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vw54 ·
whos ignoring them its still $ 40.00 like or dont come pretty easy
I am sure the other 50 or so swappers wont mind
I am sure the other 50 or so swappers wont mind
Hutcho ·
Seconded!vw54 wrote:whos ignoring them its still $ 40.00 like or dont come pretty easy
I am sure the other 50 or so swappers wont mind
This thread is pretty funny...🤓
LUFTMEISTER ·
Here's an idea for the RoM.
Charge everyone $40 because obviously they are going to save money at the swap meet (and they live in Sydney and are used to being fleeced) by not paying retail and GST, so it's win-win money spinner.👍👍🤪
Charge everyone $40 because obviously they are going to save money at the swap meet (and they live in Sydney and are used to being fleeced) by not paying retail and GST, so it's win-win money spinner.👍👍🤪
vw54 ·
the Weather forecast is looking good
waltermitty ·
Site Dave you wasted all that money on a covered shit and the sun comes out!vw54 wrote:the Weather forecast is looking good
Have a great show all wish I was there. M
P.S.
MMM that didnt come out right and I dont mean the shit. I seem to be somewhat dyslexic this morning any how still makes scene some how?. M
Gary L ·
$40.00 is too cheap a good coffee at GJ's is $40.00
buzzbug ·
Just out of curiosity, does out show even have a swap meet?
i have sadly been away for the last couple of shows.
i hope we do and that it is up to par or we are going be slammed on here.
i have sadly been away for the last couple of shows.
i hope we do and that it is up to par or we are going be slammed on here.
Old Hutcho ·
Lee.!! Where the hell have you been mate??
squizy ·
I do a market stall every now and then selling the stuff on my banner below.
I pay anything from $50 to $70 for a day. At the Tattoo Expo I paid my part of $1500 (shared between 3 vendors) for a 3 day event. Wintersun is $450 for the three days. Obviously the organiser has to make a profit too in some way from you being there using their space to sell your products. That's business. If I could pay $40 for every market I went to I'd be a happy man. You have to remember here that Club VW are taking on all of the third party insurance liability, because I bet not all of the swappers have third party insurance.
Whilst running a market stall and running a swap stall are slightly different, with different overheads and profit margins, the theory is the same - you have the advantage of a captive audience to put money in your pocket. The organisers in providing the captive audience have to be able to make some money as well out of the equation. If you're selling $400 worth of stock through the swapmeet, $40 is nothing.
I pay anything from $50 to $70 for a day. At the Tattoo Expo I paid my part of $1500 (shared between 3 vendors) for a 3 day event. Wintersun is $450 for the three days. Obviously the organiser has to make a profit too in some way from you being there using their space to sell your products. That's business. If I could pay $40 for every market I went to I'd be a happy man. You have to remember here that Club VW are taking on all of the third party insurance liability, because I bet not all of the swappers have third party insurance.
Whilst running a market stall and running a swap stall are slightly different, with different overheads and profit margins, the theory is the same - you have the advantage of a captive audience to put money in your pocket. The organisers in providing the captive audience have to be able to make some money as well out of the equation. If you're selling $400 worth of stock through the swapmeet, $40 is nothing.
buzzbug ·
Old Hutcho wrote:Lee.!! Where the hell have you been mate??
on holiday mate,
Penguin put up one of our holiday snaps in the latest VWMA.