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Originally Posted by Gene1949
Sadly, the decline of the Portland swap meet has been ongoing for many years. I wish I had the answer. My friends and I had some great times there in the late 70s thru the 2000s when we moved to Nevada. What I did notice thru the years was a continual increase of professional “vendors”. Peddling “memorabilia” and cheap offshore repops. Also, the decline (passing on) of “dirty hands” folks who served as the backbone of our hobby with their knowledge and expertise.
I think this board is experiencing similar. Seems every few months we bemoan the passing of one of the luminaries here.
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Gene1949
Unfortunately the latter part of your post is NOT exclusive to the Portland SWAP meet (or any other SWAP meet), it is endemic to car clubs, parts suppliers et' al. and to this point...., NO cure or reversing the tide, sadly!!!!