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Gas and Steam Swap Meets

By Russell W. Carpetner

Coon Rapids, Iowa 500580

What is a successful swap meet? It is a "get-together" where all parties get together and have a good visit, trade ideas and have a good time. To make these meetings successful, you have to bring along something to sell or trade. We can't all sell only, or all buy only. The older more experienced can pass along information to the newcomers, or inexperienced. Small meets among local clubs are fine and can be held more often.

A larger Swap Meet should come together once a year in a suitable place. You invite clubs from several surrounding states. They will come in from miles away and it will grow if everyone pitches in and helps. In this manner, he helps himself also.

These meets should never charge any more for entry fee than necessary to pay the costs. This will encourage attendance.

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