Re: [Repeater-Builder] RE: Hamfests in general

[Adam Vazquez Kb2jpd]

Hello all from Adam Kb2Jpd Just returned from the Timonium Hamfest over at the Maryland Fairgrounds in Maryland. It was a decent size hamfest and there was plenty of stuff to buy, swap and take home. There was the eBay effect - I call it when a vendor is selling a item, and had priorly priced the item on eBay, as a reference. You then see the vendor reluntant to move from his preconceived value of the item is. If I was him, I would have post it on eBay so he can see what he would really get for it. The eBay effect stung and struck a few times but overall it was a pretty decent hamfest and it was not more of a computerfest as those in the past. Yes, there were those getting rid of the boat anchors and those making space for this years junk. Some of the guys there thought the turnout was less. Yes, the weather forcast did jinx the opening of the fest. Just a few miles away in PA, they received two or so inches of wet snow. Timonium, on the other hand, started with high overcast and then the sun beamed thru in the late morning. If you are looking for parts, they were there. However, the smaller hamfests are taking a big hit, thanks to the lower attendances, and due to the Internet auction effect. Lets see how pronounced it will be when Google decides to go  into  the eBay business. Anyway, had a fine time there and look forward for the rest this season before summer arrives. Adam Kb2Jpd   YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Repeater-Builder" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.