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Swap Meet, Idel Iowa

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charlieu

05-22-2015 05:35:47




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Anyone been or going the Central Hawkeye swap meet next weekend May 30-June 1st in Idel Ia. Just woundering how big the swap meet is? Thinking about going. Thanks much for any feedback.




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Badger Bob

05-23-2015 15:34:16




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
the last time that I was there it cost me $40.00 for pickup and smowmobile trailer plus $5. to git in. I told them that was the last time that I was coming to that show. the funny thing about it I had sold and bough many dollars of junk down there over the last 15 yr,s . now I go to the big one in mn, rant over. Bob



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old weldor

05-22-2015 14:22:26




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
The swap meet was moved because the owners of the grounds wanted a huge amount of money for rent. The meet is put on by the gas engine and tractor club. The swap meet started shrinking years ago before they moved it, due to fuel prices,ebay,Craigslist, and the poor economy. It actually grew a little last year but still a shadow of its former self.



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D Slater

05-22-2015 13:53:35




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
Is this the same as Waukee swap meet used to be? Or something different?



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rustyfarmall

05-22-2015 14:21:51




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to D Slater, 05-22-2015 13:53:35  
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Yes. The same thing.



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D Slater

05-22-2015 18:17:02




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to rustyfarmall, 05-22-2015 14:21:51  
Thanks, can't remember the last time I was there but it had dropped off. Before ebay or before I knew about it.



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rustyfarmall

05-23-2015 06:33:14




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to D Slater, 05-22-2015 18:17:02  
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I went to Waukee for the first time maybe 16 years ago. It took about 1 1/2 days to see all of it. Just curious to know if other BIG swap meets have met the same fate, or if it is just this one?



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Old-F20

05-22-2015 13:21:32




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
I used to go back when it was good. Now its not even worth the drive and admission fee to go to. its not worth it



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rustyfarmall

05-22-2015 07:10:48




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
I was there last year. Very sad to see what it has turned into. We parked the truck, walked to the main gate and paid the admission fee. Walked the whole area and looked over everything being offered for sale. Walked back to the truck, and headed back down the road. All in less than about 30 minutes.



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old weldor

05-22-2015 06:44:57




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
It's not nearly as big since they moved it to the dallas county fairgrounds in Adel. Just so you know!



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IAtractorKid

05-22-2015 08:05:44




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to old weldor, 05-22-2015 06:44:57  
I haven't been for a couple years, but have also heard it got a lot smaller when they moved it to the Dallas County Fairgrounds. When still in Adel, it was a pretty good sized swap meet.



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hd6gtom

05-22-2015 06:29:07




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
years ago it was huge, I havn't been for 10-12 years--- havn't heard since they moved it to Adel Will slip away Sat afternoon and go.



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Meangreen

05-22-2015 05:40:30




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 Re: Swap Meet, Idel Iowa in reply to charlieu, 05-22-2015 05:35:47  
I have always heard it's a good one, but have never been. Should go as I need some AC parts.

BTW it's ADEL if you are looking on the map..



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