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Title: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: Campbell92 on July 06, 2017, 10:49:16 AM
We at Allsport are doing some brainstorming and thinking about doing a 1 or 2 day yard sale and swap meet. Anyone and everyone is invited. We have a ton of new old stock that we are itching to sale or even give away/trade. We would have this event open for any sort of powersports. We as well as many other people sometimes lose track of time and cant post everything to ebay, craigslist, etc.. We are also aware sometimes you don't know you need it until you see it. We are wanting some input to see what people think. We would love to make this a yearly event that happens once or twice a year. We could have food, drinks, games etc. Like stated earlier this would be for all powersport, so there would be people from all walks of life selling: boat equipment, motorcycle parts, tools, atv accessories, old collectibles, farm equipment...you name it.

What do you think? When do you think we should have such an event? We are open to any and all opinions.
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: springer on July 06, 2017, 11:20:54 AM
Sounds like a good idea to me!!
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: ktmer on July 06, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Heck I have so stuff I need ti unload! Where is your place??
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: jrobinson on July 06, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: ktmer on July 06, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
Heck I have so stuff I need ti unload! Where is your place??

They are in Decatur on the Beltline and Hwy 24
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: ktmer on July 06, 2017, 03:14:16 PM
Thanks! Are they connected with Shoals Outdoors?
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: jrobinson on July 06, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
I don't think so
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: ktmer on July 06, 2017, 03:34:43 PM
My fault I was thinking of another dealership. Thanks for the information.
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: Chuck A. on July 06, 2017, 09:23:30 PM
Man Yeh! post up a date and folks will come. ;)
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: renchinrider on July 07, 2017, 08:18:50 AM
Seth, Ray Price Harley-Davidson in Raleigh, NC used to do an annual swap meet (maybe they still do--I just haven't followed it since we moved west), and they did the same thing with their NOS and leftover racing parts.  It was a huge event that drew buyers/sellers/traders from all over the place.  I think you'd have great success if you get announcements out in time for people to dig out their excess and get it over to your place for a day of trading!
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: Campbell92 on July 11, 2017, 09:58:48 AM
Quote from: ktmer on July 06, 2017, 03:14:16 PM
Thanks! Are they connected with Shoals Outdoors?
We are not. We are located at 2608 Beltline Rd Sw Decatur Al 35601.
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: Campbell92 on July 11, 2017, 10:02:16 AM
When do you all think would be a good time? Fall? Spring? I know Barber is in October and several people will be getting ready for that. Would it be good for after? Before? We want to make sure to accommodate to all that we can to get as many people involved as possible.
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: norton73 on July 11, 2017, 10:12:25 AM
Early spring.
People will be starting to think about riding and getting their bikes ready. Others will be cleaning out the garage.
You can get some floor traffic from people needing batteries, oil, etc.
Maybe even people deciding to trade for a new bike instead of cleaning carbs, buying batteries.
Title: Re: Possible swap meet and yard sale
Post by: merc16 on July 15, 2017, 09:39:43 AM
What Mr. Norton 73 said and then is tax refund time.

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