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Seth Swoboda · 10-19-2011, 08:50 AM

My dad and I have discussed going to Hershey next year. We have never been and we need to fix that. What do we need to do to get a vendor space at Hershey? Who do we need to call or talk to get a space reserved? What does a vendor space cost?

Also, what do you guys to for a place to stay? Camp grounds? Hotels?

Thanks, Seth

Big John · 10-19-2011, 08:59 AM

take a small camper or tent and stay on your space....then you do not have to fight traffic coming or going...

Kevin in NJ · 10-19-2011, 09:21 AM

Simple, join AACA and wait for the card to come in the magazine. Send it in and you will get a space or two- no problem.

BUT

You must also have a PA sale tax permit as they ask for the number when you apply for the spaces (If I remember correctly). So you first must get the permit from PA. Unless you only plan on advertising your services and will not be taking any money or delivering any products that you sold.
You will then have to log on and report your earnings twice year even if it is zero.

Staying on space is the most economical. Some just stay in cars. Bathrooms and food are there. Staying near the big new stadium is good cause you can use a real toilet in the morning. Plus staying on grounds lets you walk the cars for sale and enjoy more of the life at Hershey.

You are best arriving on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursdays are the main buying days. Fridays are sell and close day, Saturdays are like a ghost town on the flea market field.

Seth Swoboda · 10-19-2011, 09:40 AM

Ok, my idea was to get a vendor space to stay on. We won't have any actual sales. But do I still need to join the AACA?

Roadster62 · 10-19-2011, 09:44 AM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Getting a space from a friend can get that friend tossed out and banned from getting a space in the future. Just join AACA like everyone else and follow the rules and you'll have a good time.

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Ok, my idea was to get a vendor space to stay on. We won't have any actual sales. But do I still need to join the AACA?

Seth Swoboda · 10-19-2011, 10:33 AM

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Ok, I was really just not sure if AACA ran this event. I'm more interested in going to look and perhaps pickup some small items then selling.

ken ct · 10-19-2011, 11:44 AM

You still need to join the AACA and get a tax # from the state. Do it now for nxt yr. ken ct. This would also apply to some other people.

CarlG · 10-19-2011, 11:56 AM

Joining AACA is no big deal, and you get another magazine along with it!

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-19-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Ok, my idea was to get a vendor space to stay on. We won't have any actual sales. But do I still need to join the AACA?

Seth, the AACA ...and many of us actually frown on this practice too. I realize that much of this is new to you & your Dad, but think about it in this manner. The intent of this event is to have an automotive swap meet where vintage parts can be purchased/sold, ...not a campground with a few parts vendors scattered amongst the RVs. It is frustrating for me and many others that find ourselves walking past space after space with a modern vehicle (motorhome/camper/etc) parked on that space and nothing (--worth selling) for sale. All it does is wate our valuable time and cause us to need to walk further to get to the next space that does have a vendor. I agree with Bob, "follow the rules and [everybody will] have a good time."

Anyone want to make a guess on how many spaces we saw this year that had coffee cans on a table with a sign on them that said "Honor System ~ Leave Money in the Can). Yeah right!!

.

Seth Swoboda · 10-19-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Seth, the AACA ...and many of us actually frown on this practice too. I realize that much of this is new to you & your Dad, but think about it in this manner. The intent of this event is to have an automotive swap meet where vintage parts can be purchased/sold, ...not a campground with a few parts vendors scattered amongst the RVs. It is frustrating for me and many others that find ourselves walking past space after space with a modern vehicle (motorhome/camper/etc) parked on that space and nothing (--worth selling) for sale. All it does is wate our valuable time and cause us to need to walk further to get to the next space that does have a vendor. I agree with Bob, "follow the rules and [everybody will] have a good time."

Anyone want to make a guess on how many spaces we saw this year that had coffee cans on a table with a sign on them that said "Honor System ~ Leave Money in the Can). Yeah right!!

.

How about I bring an old friend and some of his early V8 parts? Hershey might be new to dad and I (not our friend Jim with the V8 parts) but the hobby is not.

MCHinson · 10-19-2011, 06:06 PM

If you join AACA, and an AACA member will be selling parts in the space, and you have a PA Tax Number, you would certainly be eligible to get a space. The Tax number and the space registration has to be in the name of an AACA member. If you have never been there, you really should go. I would personally suggest that you should attend it before becoming a vendor. I have been vending there for two years.

Bruce Adams · 10-19-2011, 06:17 PM

Here is the Hershey registration web link.

http://hersheyaaca.org/fm_vendors.html

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-19-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Timothy Kelly

Anyone want to make a guess on how many spaces we saw this year that had coffee cans on a table with a sign on them that said "Honor System ~ Leave Money in the Can). Yeah right!!

Brent -

I know of a fellow who collected $700 + on Wednesday with a somewhat secure tool box with a slot for cash, by selling parts on the honor system.

To be fair, he didn't have many items which were terribly valuable, but he did have volume. And, at least some people were interested in what he had for sale.

Cheers,

Timothy

W O W, that's awesome!!

Roadster62 · 10-19-2011, 10:21 PM

Tim, Was that the guy with the mail box attached to his trailer? Took a while to find it but I thought it was a great idea. This year was an underfunded trip for me. Quickly went broke, made some money, went broke again, made some more money, and returned home with parts to make a few more bucks on. Great weather, friends old and newly found, memories of friends lost over the past year, it was one of the nicest Hershey meets I can remember. Looking forward to next year with my 100 year old Ford. Bob

Kevin in NJ · 10-20-2011, 06:04 AM

If you want to avoid needing a sales tax license then just tell them you are going to advertise a service you sell. As long as you are not selling a product you do not need a tax license.

Because of the tax issues several large vendors are now doing displays only. They do not sell products.

10-19-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? My dad and I have discussed going to Hershey next year. We have never been and we need to fix that. What do we need to do to get a vendor space at Hershey? Who do we need to call or talk to get a space reserved? What does a vendor space cost? Also, what do you guys to for a place to stay? Camp grounds? Hotels? Thanks, Seth

10-19-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? take a small camper or tent and stay on your space....then you do not have to fight traffic coming or going...

10-19-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Simple, join AACA and wait for the card to come in the magazine. Send it in and you will get a space or two- no problem. BUT You must also have a PA sale tax permit as they ask for the number when you apply for the spaces (If I remember correctly). So you first must get the permit from PA. Unless you only plan on advertising your services and will not be taking any money or delivering any products that you sold. You will then have to log on and report your earnings twice year even if it is zero. Staying on space is the most economical. Some just stay in cars. Bathrooms and food are there. Staying near the big new stadium is good cause you can use a real toilet in the morning. Plus staying on grounds lets you walk the cars for sale and enjoy more of the life at Hershey. You are best arriving on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursdays are the main buying days. Fridays are sell and close day, Saturdays are like a ghost town on the flea market field.

10-19-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Ok, my idea was to get a vendor space to stay on. We won't have any actual sales. But do I still need to join the AACA?

10-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#6
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ok, I was really just not sure if AACA ran this event. I'm more interested in going to look and perhaps pickup some small items then selling.

10-19-2011, 11:44 AM	#7
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? You still need to join the AACA and get a tax # from the state. Do it now for nxt yr. ken ct. This would also apply to some other people.

10-19-2011, 11:56 AM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Joining AACA is no big deal, and you get another magazine along with it!

10-19-2011, 06:06 PM	#11
MCHinson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 401	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? If you join AACA, and an AACA member will be selling parts in the space, and you have a PA Tax Number, you would certainly be eligible to get a space. The Tax number and the space registration has to be in the name of an AACA member. If you have never been there, you really should go. I would personally suggest that you should attend it before becoming a vendor. I have been vending there for two years.

10-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#12
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Here is the Hershey registration web link. http://hersheyaaca.org/fm_vendors.html

10-19-2011, 10:21 PM	#14
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? Tim, Was that the guy with the mail box attached to his trailer? Took a while to find it but I thought it was a great idea. This year was an underfunded trip for me. Quickly went broke, made some money, went broke again, made some more money, and returned home with parts to make a few more bucks on. Great weather, friends old and newly found, memories of friends lost over the past year, it was one of the nicest Hershey meets I can remember. Looking forward to next year with my 100 year old Ford. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

10-20-2011, 06:04 AM	#15
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Hershey Question, how to get a vendor space? If you want to avoid needing a sales tax license then just tell them you are going to advertise a service you sell. As long as you are not selling a product you do not need a tax license. Because of the tax issues several large vendors are now doing displays only. They do not sell products.