Strasburg meet - Who went?

I will be there!

Joe

I won't be there unfortunately.   I had thoughts of going but it is an all day drive one way - at least 8 hours or more.     And my wife just had foot surgery and can't drive, so I can't really leave her alone for a few days.    And if I went that far I would want to stay a few days and railfan.    

I have been there once and had a great time.    I am thinking I may try for the october version.

Me too.

Hey Guys; I haven't heard from John Dunn. He usually emails everyone reminding them to reserve tables by now.  Hope he is well!  Maybe he's on vacation.  I have been trying to reach him to reserve tables for the Reading club and a few fellows as well.

 hope to see all you folks  . wishing all of you the Best Of good Health

 Franky- Ogee

Franky-Ogee posted:

Hey Guys; I haven't heard from John Dunn. He usually emails everyone reminding them to reserve tables by now.  Hope he is well!  Maybe he's on vacation.  I have been trying to reach him to reserve tables for the Reading club and a few fellows as well.

 hope to see all you folks  . wishing all of you the Best Of good Health

 Franky- Ogee

I just sent my check in using the info in the last mailing...

Franky-Ogee posted:

Hey Guys; I haven't heard from John Dunn. He usually emails everyone reminding them to reserve tables by now. 

 Franky- Ogee

Franky,

I got a note on July 7th.

Try E-mailing:

oscale48@comcast.net

Simon

One of the best O-Scale shows anywhere.  I would not miss it.  Follow it up with a nearby after-show train ride on the Strasburg RR and/or visit to the State Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania  you've got yourself a wonderful railroady day.

Simon Winter posted:

Franky-Ogee posted:

Hey Guys; I haven't heard from John Dunn. He usually emails everyone reminding them to reserve tables by now. 

 Franky- Ogee

Franky,

I got a note on July 7th.

Try E-mailing:

oscale48@comcast.net

Simon

I got an e-mail from John yesterday......so all is good & confirmed

Be gentle, I am a newbie. Where exactly is this meet?

Strasburg, PA at the Strasburg Fire Hall   8/10 9AM

mwb posted:

I got an e-mail from John yesterday......so all is good & confirmed

You know, when a tomato grows out of your forehead, it gets you thinking. What do we know about anything?

I'm thinking it's time to wash your face! 

Simon

Dear Forum members,

We are shaping up for another great show/swap meet on 08/10/2019.

As of tonight there are only 5 tables left - $30.00 first table/$25.00 each additional table.

And only $5 bucks admission !!!!

Please check out the OGR Forum Calendar section for all the details of the show.

Call or email me if you have any questions. jdunn8888@comcast.net or 609-432-2871

Hope to see you all there !! John /Rich - Scale2Rail Promotions

A recap of my experience at the meet  last spring. It was my first time at the Strasburg meet and probably my last. No one wanted to sell me anything. I found a number of potential purchases but no one was at their table to make a sale. I came back several times over the morning but no one was at the table at anytime. Then I found a dealer at his table. He was in a conversation with someone else. I picked up the item I was interested in and waited politely for the conversation to pause. After 5 minutes or so of completely being ignored I put the item down and left. If you folks don’t want to sell why do you pay to set up? It would appear that this meet is primarily a social event. These dealers probably wonder why they do so poorly sales wise.  I sold antiques at shows and flea markets go over 25 years. If you want to make sales you have to be present and talk to people.

George Lasley

I'm about an hour from Strasburg, but I've never been to that meet.  Appears to be 2 rail only.

Dear Forum list,

Show is now SOLD OUT of dealer tables. See you all Saturday . John/Rich Scale2Rail Promotions.

Excellent news, John! 

Just pulled another stack of car kits off the one shelf to add into the mix. By Friday, I'll probably double that again.

Lehigh74 posted:

I'm about an hour from Strasburg, but I've never been to that meet.  Appears to be 2 rail only.

You would be surprised as to what actually shows up at a 2 rail meet... And it's not just exclusively 2 rail!

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Lehigh74 posted:

I'm about an hour from Strasburg, but I've never been to that meet.  Appears to be 2 rail only.

You would be surprised as to what actually shows up at a 2 rail meet... And it's not just exclusively 2 rail!

Last I checked structures and scenery are pretty indifferent to the number of rails.  And, you always build rolling stock kits and put whatever trucks you want under them.

George Lasley posted:

A recap of my experience at the meet  last spring. It was my first time at the Strasburg meet and probably my last. No one wanted to sell me anything. I found a number of potential purchases but no one was at their table to make a sale. I came back several times over the morning but no one was at the table at anytime. Then I found a dealer at his table. He was in a conversation with someone else. I picked up the item I was interested in and waited politely for the conversation to pause. After 5 minutes or so of completely being ignored I put the item down and left. If you folks don’t want to sell why do you pay to set up? It would appear that this meet is primarily a social event. These dealers probably wonder why they do so poorly sales wise.  I sold antiques at shows and flea markets go over 25 years. If you want to make sales you have to be present and talk to people.

George Lasley

Yes and No.  This is a very popular event but only 4 hours long.  I have been guilty in hitting the men's room or grabbing something from another table leaving my table unattended.  If you do not see the table holder just ask.  Thjs is absolutely the friendliest group of vendors I have ever worked with.  Someone will find your table holder.  They always find me!