Report On A Local Hamfest

After more than 5 years away from the hamfest scene, I went to the Kimberton,
PA (MARC) hamfest this morning. Last time I was there was 6-7 years ago.

Weather was great - clear and sunny but not humid or hot. Brought a van full of
stuff (mostly parts and ham magazines) to sell and sold a good amount. As is
usual, there was no good way of predicting what would sell and what wouldn't.

Attendance was about the same as I remember from 6-7 years ago. Kimberton is
not a big hamfest, and is not dominated by dealers or computer stuff. Prices
were what I consider reasonable for what was offered. Saw some old friends and
made some new ones. Said "good morning" or "hello" to everyone who visited my
table, and always got a pleasant response. Had some great conversations, too.
No griping, no nasties, no problems.

Main problem with hamfesting (for me) compared to internet selling is the time
investment. Have to spend some hours getting the sell stuff ready, loading the
car, driving there, selling, then loading up what didn't sell and reversing the
process. The time is in big chunks rather than a few minutes here and there If
the weather doesn't cooperate the effort is wasted. Internet prices are
generally higher but you have the packing and shipping work to do.

Now to check when the next 'fest is...

73 de Jim, N2EY