Hershey Bucket List Vendor Advice

[rpm1]

I sell a few things on fordbarn for my father and I. My father is 75 and has always wanted to go to Hershey and carlaisle. He has about 50 model a doors, 15 gas tanks, fenders, grille shells, floors, cowls, trunk lids, frames etc. I think I could get most of it in a well packed truck and car trailer but maybe not. I would love to drive from Montana and get his stuff in Colorado and head to Hershey but the trip would be about 2800 miles.

I was wondering if it is even possible to get a space or two. Also, is it worth the cost to drive all the way to sell his stuff or just fly to see hershey. He also has some 32-34 stuff and some 40-48 ford stuff but not sure if that stuff would be better to bring or the model a stuff. Couldn't bring it all, no way.

Does anyone on fordbarn give up the spaces for a year so others can go or is that just a pipedream.

Thanks for your advice.

Ryan Martin
Dillon, Montana

[1931 flamingo]

Take him to Hershey, get a scooter (or two).

Try selling here on the Barn.
Paul in CT

[ronn]

Forget selling the stuff, as 31 says. There are spaces and yes you can get one or two if you apply early.
Get the scooter and have fun! Stay at a motel/hotel, etc.
sell the parts on the Barn and local CL

[jim1932]

I am going to disagree with some on here. If the things you have are big items that are a pain to ship. I would go ahead and bring them, Your dad could mix time between wandering with the cart and manning the booth and talking to people. Biggest cost benefit is access to people with cash and not having to factor in shipping. Will you make a ton of money? No. But people will be looking for the big items that the shipping kills them on normally.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I agree with Jim.

[mhsprecher]

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I will third Jim. I think the 32 stuff could find an easy market. Not sure about the 33-34.

I was a little surprised about the amount of 32 parts I saw. Also the Model A parts.

[ronn]

While I see everyones point, I wouldnt subject my 75 year old father to a 2800 mile ride and the exhaustion of the work involved. Aint worth it.

to each his own.

[aford193031]

Ronn take your father to Hershey and enjoy the shopping, talking and meeting people. The parts you want to sell do it here and at the local swap meets. Enjoy the time with him at something you both enjoy. Robert

[ronn]

Ronn take your father to Hershey and enjoy the shopping, talking and meeting people. The parts you want to sell do it here and at the local swap meets. Enjoy the time with him at something you both enjoy. Robert



Dad has been gone 5 years now and passed at 76. why I gave the advice I gave........

[noboD]

To be a vendor at Hershey you must first be an AACA member. Join and watch the address card when it asks if you want spaces for the flea market at the Fall meet. You can get two if you want. I have a friend that is 91 and he still has a vendor space.

[Steve Plucker]

Maybe you can make a deal with Bert's in Denver and be done with it!

Now how close is that?

Pluck

[ronn]

also, if Im not mistaken, PA now wants you till fill out tax forms for your profits.......

maybe someone selling can further clarify that point?

[ronn]

I like youre thinking Steve!

[figment]

The State of PA wants the sales tax and the Feds want your profits .

[noboD]

Originally Posted by ronn

also, if Im not mistaken, PA now wants you till fill out tax forms for your profits.......

maybe someone selling can further clarify that point?

PA. sales tax number is a requirement to get a flea market space. It's the state's requirement not AACA.

[rpm1]

Interested comments guys. By the way, my dad would fly to Hershey not drive with me.

[ronn]

Well, glad to hear it rpm, because that isnt what I understood.

In that case, go for it. Dont think you will get rich, but you should have loads of fun!