2024 FALL SWAP MEET REVIEW

There was a good turnout again for the club's annual Indoor Fall Indoor Swap Meet held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in the Hopkins High School cafeteria. By the time the doors opened at 9 a.m., there was a line of buyers waiting to come in and it got busy as the sale got underway and merchandise was changing hands.

There were around 30 tables full of interesting radios and other things for sale from all eras, including some very good quality restored radios, test equipment, phonographs, and other nice items that were looking for a new home, along with lots of parts, unrestored radios needing repair, and other low priced items.

As usual, it was fun to mingle with fellow collectors and see all the items on everyone's tables. There was a lot of visiting among old friends and new friends, and it looked like everyone was having a good time. I know of some who were able to make contact with someone who could help repair their radios, and others who were excited to find parts they had been looking for.

The meet wrapped up shortly after the door prize drawing, and by 12:30 pm the room was empty.

A huge thanks to Mary for handling the registration table again, signing up some new members, and collecting dues from many others who renewed their memberships!

This was our third year at this location. It works very well for this event, with plenty of space, large windows that provide good lighting, easy access to the parking lot, and it is affordable.