gobluecichlids
New Member
I came from the great lakes area and often there's some great swap meets I am missing it alot out here in the Northwest. I have brought up the suggestion to GSAS president about creating a swap meet, but seems they are more interested in making money for the club with auctions than hold a swap.
Here is a link example to Greater chicago cichlid association swap http://www.gcca.net/swap/index.htm
How it works:
Club finds a building, hall, center to rent or ?
Charge sellers like 15 bucks per table
Free admission to public
Post flyers on fishbox , craigslist, GSAS
Why swap meet better than Auction?
1. Your fishes are sold your asking prices. You worked hard on raising these fishes. You get to display them for people to see in person. Seeing in person is better than seeing in pictures.
2. Build your client base. You can hand out business cards and reach out new hobbyists.
3. You can sell your equipments..many look for good used items
4. One central location where all can come and meet. Once we get good turnouts, we can add more frequent swaps throughout the yr.
Open to suggestions. Let's target our first swap this October. Most clubs do not hold swaps during summer months.
Here is a link example to Greater chicago cichlid association swap http://www.gcca.net/swap/index.htm
How it works:
Club finds a building, hall, center to rent or ?
Charge sellers like 15 bucks per table
Free admission to public
Post flyers on fishbox , craigslist, GSAS
Why swap meet better than Auction?
1. Your fishes are sold your asking prices. You worked hard on raising these fishes. You get to display them for people to see in person. Seeing in person is better than seeing in pictures.
2. Build your client base. You can hand out business cards and reach out new hobbyists.
3. You can sell your equipments..many look for good used items
4. One central location where all can come and meet. Once we get good turnouts, we can add more frequent swaps throughout the yr.
Open to suggestions. Let's target our first swap this October. Most clubs do not hold swaps during summer months.
