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Old August 28th, 2022, 07:12 AM
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Hershey swap meet

Going to the Hershey swap meet in October for the first time. Just wondering what to expect. I know I'll have a great time, but not so sure if my wife will.
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Old August 28th, 2022, 08:24 AM
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Hershey is still primarily 1950s and earlier parts in the swap meet area. Fusick is there, but don't expect to find a lot of 1960s or later parts. On the other hand, it's candyland for anyone with interests in automotive stuff. You'll see things that you never knew existed. Carlisle is the week prior and is more street rods, musclecars, and 1950-up parts.
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Old August 29th, 2022, 04:41 AM
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I second what Joe said, went last year for the first time, most stuff there was for cars there were older than my cars, but it was definitely big and there were a lot interesting this to look at/buy. You'll come across a few muscle car vendors, but not as many as you'll see at Carlisle. It was a great way to spend the day, just endless rows of car-related stuff, be ready to walk though.
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Wonder why they moved the dates now Tuesday thru Friday. Saturday used to be the car judging and the close....
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Old August 29th, 2022, 03:39 PM
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Wonder why they moved the dates now Tuesday thru Friday. Saturday used to be the car judging and the close....
Because Herco wants the parking lot available for Saturday so they can open the amusement park and squeak out another weekend of revenue. AACA had no choice.
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First time? Bring VERY comfortable walking shoes! LOTS of territory to cover!
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Old August 30th, 2022, 05:54 AM
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I have been to Hershey a few times and enjoyed it. Lot’s of rusty stuff with good stories behind it. There are some vendors that sell stuff suck as tools and car detailing items. As stated above bring some comfortable walking shoes but the weather should be great as it is early Fall. I brought my wife one year - she spent a lot of time in the huge Hershey Chocolate Factory Store which is on the grounds. Halloween is coming up too lol. Compromise - happy wife, happy life.
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