The Ford Barn

Kube · 10-17-2018, 08:06 AM

To the folks that claim "prices are insane / too high" I say this:

If an item sells, the price is correct. To blame anyone or any company for "insane" or "too high" prices is showing a lack of understanding of basic economics.
Prices may be too high for "you" but if the item sells, once again, it is priced correctly.

Supply and demand, the most basic economic rule, works perfectly each and every time for anything available within any market that is not (government) subsidized or otherwise price controlled.

V8COOPMAN · 10-17-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

To the folks that claim "prices are insane / too high" I say this:

If an item sells, the price is correct. To blame anyone or any company for "insane" or "too high" prices is showing a lack of understanding of basic economics.
Prices may be too high for "you" but if the item sells, once again, it is priced correctly.

Supply and demand, the most basic economic rule, works perfectly each and every time for anything available within any market that is not (government) subsidized or otherwise price controlled.

I think Kube just about has this 'economics/fair trade' thing figured-out. DD

Pete/Ct. · 10-17-2018, 10:45 AM

I thought that Hershey was as great this year as it always is. Of course I bought more than I sold but glad to find what I wanted. Good to see Hershey friends that I have met over the years. Sweetest place on earth. Pete/Ct.

BoxCar Tom · 10-17-2018, 05:28 PM

We were open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A lot of wind and wet sunshine on Thursday. Overall after expenses made $50.00 Still had a good time and look forward to next year.

Jeff/Illinois · 10-17-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Redneck

Might trade it for a 32 coupe or sedan in same condition.

Let me see if I can steal one locally then I'll call you up!!

Three window or five window Coupe!!

Tim Ayers · 10-18-2018, 07:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

To the folks that claim "prices are insane / too high" I say this:

If an item sells, the price is correct. To blame anyone or any company for "insane" or "too high" prices is showing a lack of understanding of basic economics.
Prices may be too high for "you" but if the item sells, once again, it is priced correctly.

Supply and demand, the most basic economic rule, works perfectly each and every time for anything available within any market that is not (government) subsidized or otherwise price controlled.

Agree 100%. Plus, most prices are asking prices. When you are standing there with cash in your hand, the price is generally negotiable.

I love doing a Friday blowout sale. If someone has any interest in parts that I still have on Friday, I blow them out. We went home with most of our parts sold. Wound up giving our neighbor a complete set of '50 Merc. bumpers for free.

Cecil/WV · 10-18-2018, 08:27 AM

Spent 2 days, Thurs & Fri, mostly helping out at the Early Ford V8 Foundation site! Saw many friends, including Redneck and JM, and the foundation sold over $4000.00 in parts and merchandise, plus many raffle tickets on the new Ford truck. Drawing is on Nov. 1st. Oh, I also bought a couple of things I didn't need.

danliveshere · 10-20-2018, 04:04 AM

I hope to get there next year if the finances allow it. How easy is it to get accommodation in Hershey for the week?

Tim Ayers · 10-20-2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by danliveshere

I hope to get there next year if the finances allow it. How easy is it to get accommodation in Hershey for the week?

Not bad at all. For the past four years, I’ve called my hotel two weeks or so before the and was able to get a room. It’s 15 minutes away from the show but it includes breakfast so it works

32phil · 10-20-2018, 09:14 AM

We were there Tuesday thru Friday night. We left Friday evening to go pick up a car (a 32 Phaeton, they don't call me 32 Phil for nothing !) my son bought in North Central Penn.
We were selling parts (mostly early Chevy stuff) at the spots for the four days except the rainy day. I bought a bunch of stuff, prices were fair to high. Almost everything was negotiable. I felt it was very busy and not a lot of empty spots. Already made our reservations for next year. We'll be selling early Ford and Chevy treasures and buying junk too!

itsa52 · 10-20-2018, 02:35 PM

Man I wish it was closer,, But it is on my list

rgtharley · 10-20-2018, 05:46 PM

John, I completely agree, I camped at the local RV camping this year, and had a great time. Sorry I didn't see you there. Still looking for a few things for my 35 Convertible Sedan.

Bob Tyson

mhsprecher · 10-21-2018, 01:25 PM

My buddy was selling an early Model A two Venturi Zenith carb. He was asking $200. A guy wanted it for less. My buddy told him to go to another space and see what they were asking? $400. He came back and wanted to buy my buddy’s carb. He wouldn’t sell it to him. LOL.

10-17-2018, 08:06 AM	#21
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,995	Re: Hershey To the folks that claim "prices are insane / too high" I say this: If an item sells, the price is correct. To blame anyone or any company for "insane" or "too high" prices is showing a lack of understanding of basic economics. Prices may be too high for "you" but if the item sells, once again, it is priced correctly. Supply and demand, the most basic economic rule, works perfectly each and every time for anything available within any market that is not (government) subsidized or otherwise price controlled. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

10-17-2018, 10:45 AM	#23
Pete/Ct. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kensington,CT Posts: 339	Re: Hershey I thought that Hershey was as great this year as it always is. Of course I bought more than I sold but glad to find what I wanted. Good to see Hershey friends that I have met over the years. Sweetest place on earth. Pete/Ct.

10-17-2018, 05:28 PM	#24
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 590	Re: Hershey We were open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A lot of wind and wet sunshine on Thursday. Overall after expenses made $50.00 Still had a good time and look forward to next year.

10-18-2018, 08:27 AM	#27
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: Hershey Spent 2 days, Thurs & Fri, mostly helping out at the Early Ford V8 Foundation site! Saw many friends, including Redneck and JM, and the foundation sold over $4000.00 in parts and merchandise, plus many raffle tickets on the new Ford truck. Drawing is on Nov. 1st. Oh, I also bought a couple of things I didn't need.

10-20-2018, 04:04 AM	#28
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 746	Re: Hershey I hope to get there next year if the finances allow it. How easy is it to get accommodation in Hershey for the week?

10-20-2018, 09:14 AM	#30
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: Hershey We were there Tuesday thru Friday night. We left Friday evening to go pick up a car (a 32 Phaeton, they don't call me 32 Phil for nothing !) my son bought in North Central Penn. We were selling parts (mostly early Chevy stuff) at the spots for the four days except the rainy day. I bought a bunch of stuff, prices were fair to high. Almost everything was negotiable. I felt it was very busy and not a lot of empty spots. Already made our reservations for next year. We'll be selling early Ford and Chevy treasures and buying junk too! __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

10-20-2018, 02:35 PM	#31
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Hershey Man I wish it was closer,, But it is on my list

10-20-2018, 05:46 PM	#32
rgtharley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Windsor, MD Posts: 139	Re: Hershey John, I completely agree, I camped at the local RV camping this year, and had a great time. Sorry I didn't see you there. Still looking for a few things for my 35 Convertible Sedan. Bob Tyson

10-21-2018, 01:25 PM	#33
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Hershey My buddy was selling an early Model A two Venturi Zenith carb. He was asking $200. A guy wanted it for less. My buddy told him to go to another space and see what they were asking? $400. He came back and wanted to buy my buddy’s carb. He wouldn’t sell it to him. LOL.