Chickasha 2023 thoughts??

[Seth Swoboda]

The internet has diminshed the swap meet. It's much easier for people to get on the internet and look for parts to buy or parts to sell. It is also much cheaper and faster. Look at all the facebook groups that offer online swap meets. Same for Instagram. The Fordbarn for example. You can find most all the help or parts you need if you're able to network with the people right here.

Young folks these days don't care about the personal interaction. Mostly becuase they have only known a world with internet. They are also looking for self-gratification that comes instantly with the internet. Social media posting enables self promotion easier with these online communities.

I don't like it. It's not good. However, It's not going away. It has destroyed many good qualities of life.

It's the debate that will never stop. Is the hobby dying? People are still collecting cars and always will. There is a shift occuring from pre-war and even away from some post war cars to the cars of the 1970's and 1980's. Especially pickups and utility vehicles. People collect what they have fond memories of. The folks who rememeber Model A's and V8s in their youth are dying. Now it's the folks who remember the first generation Broncos or F150's, square body Chevy trucks and Blazers. There will always be those interested in Model A's and early V8 Fords. However the number of them is sharply decreasing. I guess one way of looking at it for me, I'm 42 years old, is that there should be cars coming up for sale that can be bought for less money. I don't get all wrapped up in what a car is worth as if it's some kind of investment. I enjoy driving and working on them.

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by Jordan

While I could not attend this swap meet this year, I do feel like threads such as this DETER future attendees as it will show up on a simple google search for anyone who googles "Chickasha Swap Meet". This does our hobby no good. There are many events I attend that aren't quite what they previously were-- but I still go and support the hobby where I can.

My two cents-- this type of rhetoric does not actually support the old car hobby. Maybe find two or three positives from the weekend and brag on those moments to encourage participation.

I agree 100% …

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Young folks these days don't care about the personal interaction. Mostly becuase they have only known a world with internet. They are also looking for self-gratification that comes instantly with the internet. Social media posting enables self promotion easier with these online communities.

I don't like it. It's not good. However, It's not going away. It has destroyed many good qualities of life.

I visited with Ed Archer a few years back.
His interest started in high school when
his friend bought a Model T ….


@ https://youtu.be/0QK0kXEuAE8


Either someone is part of the Problem
Or part of the Solution


Jim

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by trulyvintage

I agree 100% …


Either someone is part of the Problem
Or part of the Solution

Jim, you are welcome to voice your opinion in this however I do not believe you have attended the March Chickasha Swap Meet in the past several years. If that is the case, your comments are much akin to armchair quarterbacking where you likely did not know all of the facts. We all come to this forum to share ideas and gather factual information. In the very first post above, I politely asked for opinions from those that actually attended the 2023 Chickasha swap meet. Again, I refer you to reread the first sentence of this thread. I worded it that way simply because I feel I can make a smart decision when I know what the facts are and how other attendees felt about this year's event.

Additionally, I do not not want any controversy here however I also did not grow-up in an era where things needed to be sugarcoated or misrepresented just to keep from offending someone who might use Google for a review on something. IMHO, that is much akin to telling half-truths or intentionally misleading someone. I personally want no part of that.

[trulyvintage]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Jim, you are welcome to voice your opinion in this however I do not believe you have attended the March Chickasha Swap Meet in the past several years. If that is the case, your comments are much akin to armchair quarterbacking where you likely did not know all of the facts.

I don’t need your permission to post comments.

I have attended several automotive swap meets
all around the country over several years
at my expense to observe and share for
those who cannot attend
utilizing photographs & videos.

I have posted videos I took from 2021
Chickasha Swap Meet on this thread.

When I walk swap meets I focus on the
human interaction which often features
examples of kindness - sharing - education.

These - do not have a monetary value.

For Those Who Chase The Dollar.
That is your motivation & your right.

Wanna increase your bottom line ?

Stay Home - Save Money.

Folks selling at swap meets
don’t relish the opportunity to
travel a distance so they can
sell to retail restoration
and parts re-sellers who
operate retail businesses.

What I see at swap meets:

The Thanksgiving Table

Friendships made & renewed
Young & old folks educated
Respect earned & paid
Faith Maintained

I was raised in a family business.
I have been self employed most
of my life by choice.


Jim