Swap meet in Federal Way anyone?

I'm curious if anyone here would be interested in coming to a swap meet in Federal Way? We all have ''stuff'' that is laying around and there may be something you want and someone else has and they don't want. And I know some of you recognize that I'm totally into GSAS, but if I organize this IT WILL NOT BE A GSAS FUNCTION AT ALL!

Here's what I'm thinking:

1. IT IS NOT OPEN TO COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES, ONLY HOBBIESTS. THIS IS A SWAP MEET, NOT A SALES EVENT!
   
2. PROBABLY A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY IN THE FIRST PART OF DECEMBER.
   
3. IT WILL BE HELD IN A PLACE WITH NO COVER CHARGE. MAYBE COFFEE AND DONUTS - AND YOU CAN LEAVE A DONATION TO COVER THAT. I'LL TAKE CARE OF THE ROOM DETAILS.
   
4. NO MONEY WILL EXCHANGE HANDS. ITEMS WILL ONLY BE TRADED.
   
5. THE EVENT WILL LAST FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME TO BE DETERMINED.
   
6. LIVESTOCK AND DRYGOODS CAN BE BARTERED OR TRADED.
   
7. I WILL ASK FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SET UP THE TABLES AND TAKE THEM DOWN (1/2hr before and after)
   

Just wondering if there is any interest. Please let me know. If there is enough interest, I'll get started this week on setting it up.

Ron

I like it. Is there a reason it would just be trading, no cash sales?

Very interested.

I don't want to take anything away from our local fish stores. These next few months will be hard on them. And I would just like to see how really just swapping turns out.

A question was bought up on another place where I posed the idea and I was asked if they could set up a small aquarium and bag and trade fish out of it. I will make that one of the questions I will ask of the venue managers.

I'm thinking we'll have it for just about 3 hours max. What do you think?

I like the idea, and I understand the reasoning. I like the idea about trading your live stock, and for it only being for a few hours, it shouldnt stress them out to bad.

This sounds fun! Interested.

It does sound interesting.

Might have to have everyone coming post what they are bringing esp. in regard livestock and see what kind of interest is generated ahead of time. Or others could post what they are looking for, that way you dont get the 'this is going to be lame' and have a bunch of no shows.

Let me know when and where I would love to come. Also can we bring whole tank systems to trade (not setup of coarse) within reason (nothing over 100g).

Naso, I'm working on getting the venue here at our community clubhouse. December, of course, is booked pretty good in December. These spur-of-the-moment ideas are a challenge to deal with in a busy month!

Don't know why not bring your systems to trade.

Thanks for the info Ron.

Iam in for it I got sum stuff to trade.. very good idea by the way Ron. Lookin forward to it.

Thanks for your interest folks...! Here is the information on the swap meet. (Thanks to Passionate 4 Angels for all his help with this)

This is not a for profit event. Nor is it associated with any specific group or club. It is for a group of aquarium enthusiasts that want to get together and trade, sell, buy their extra fish, plants, invertebrates, and equipment, and want to share experiences. So as not to interfer with our Greater Seattle Aquarium Society's Plant Auction tomorrow night, this SWAP will not be posted on Airstone until tomorrow night or Thursday morning. BTW..the auction willhave plants AND fish AND invertebrates in it. ALSO the public is invited!! If you want to participate, please print this email, sign it, and bring it with you.


· I have reserved the Kloshe Illahee Clubhouse, located at 2500 South 370th Street, Federal Way 98003 for 1:00pm to 5:00pm on November 24th. (Yes, I know it’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but that was the date I could get. Hope you can make it!)

· There’s no admission fee. Please bring a donation of canned goods or other non-perishable food which will go to Multi Services in Federal Way for distribution to those in need.

· The event will be for trading/swapping AND selling/buying items.

· There will be no advertising other than to local aquarium clubs, forums, and Craigslist.

· Pet stores are welcome to participate under the same guidelines as hobbyists. If you have a favorite pet store you would like to participate with us, pass this on to them.

· There are 10-15 banquet tables and 5-6 large round tables available and room to set up your own tables in the room. Tables will go to people in the order that I receive requests. Register with me at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or call me at 253-468-6445.

· We will need you to help set up tables at 1pm. Also, you will need to help put them away at the end of the event. This is part of why there is no cost to use the clubhouse.

· There is a limited number of electrical outlets so bring extra extension cords if you want to be able to demonstrate that electrical items work. Maybe bring a roll of duct tape too.

· For the sake of space, please bring in photos of your large items, leaving items in your vehicle.

· Due to danger with water on the floor, there will be no aquariums set up with water in them.

· All sales and trades will be between the individuals only. I will have no interest or responsibility whatsoever in the deals you make with each other.

· Please print, sign, and bring this form with you to the meet. Your signature on this document will indemnify me and Kloshe Illahee, of any responsibility for damages to you or any of your equipment/livestock. You are agreeing to not hold Kloshe Illahee, and it’s owners, and/or me, Ron Sower, responsible for any damage to your person or damage to your equipment or livestock that could unlikely occur during this event. I am only organizing and providing a venue.

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE:
1:00pm – set up tables and get your stuff out to trade and sell – prep for the big event!
1:45pm - begin trading/selling/buying/visiting/chatting/sharing – let’s enjoy fish keeping with others!!
3:45pm – begin breakdown and return tables to storage closet – many hands makes the load light!!!
4:30pm – let’s go home and enjoy our new treasures!!!!

I will abide by the terms above. Signature___________________________________
Printed Name_____________________________ Date______________

BRING THIS FORM WITH YOU TO THE MEET. (There will be blank ones there if you forget yours)

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Bump! Still have few tables left! Looking for a great time for trades, sales and interaction!

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I believe cash is allowed to change hands at this event now?

Yes sir! Did you get the Guidelines from above?

Talk it up Cory. Email your friends.

Passionate for Angels set us up a Facebook page... [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Please post the flyer for us wherever you can.

Ron

I'll be there with texas holey rocks, lace rocks and some aquariums left. I still have the 40 gal frag tank, 135 gallon acrylic, 27 gallon acrylic and the 75 gal glass tank.

Also have a pair of 36" coralife deluxe PC light hoods with working bulbs (pretty new) and a 48" coralife (bulbs pretty new too) . I didn't use them very often in my fishroom, only when I had people over.

Also have 5 gallon buckets of sand used in saltwater tank (natural (used to be live) sand, not silicia sand)

I sold out all my freshwater fishes.

Go Blue,

Can you tell me the dimensions of the 135?
thanks

trying to decide if my extra stand will work with it....

dim of 135 tank is 72x18x24H

has brace in middle, perfect for securing divider. Here's the pic
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stand is already gone (sold)

Nice! I would have to build a new stand for those dimensions, but this makes me more excited for the swap.... now i may have to attend.
lloyd378

i will only bring that 135 tank to the swap with deposit down.

what are you asking for it? and also for the 27g ....

pm sent

Please save me a table Ron. Advertised on GSAS facebook, A Place for Pets, Monster Fishkeepers, Portland Aquarium Society, My facebook, and 1 other facebook account.

I knew you'd be in Cory! Your table has been reserved already! Thanks for the help with promotion!

Ron

Also posted on craigslist.

Me too! Thanks!

I hope to have Square in my posession by Saturday so I can accept credit cards if need be I'll be bringing Repashy foods and some other goodies to display on a table

I've listed a few things I'll be bringing to the SAAS Meet Saturday here... [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Will you post your items there as well so the whole world can see??!!

wish i didnt have to work. i would have loved to attend this one.

You will be missed Daniel. Good to see you the other night at the auction. You scored nicely on plants didn't you? Anything you can do to help spread the news about the SWAP will be great!

Tanks for responding!

Ron

I'll be bringing Repashy Foods. Tetra Flake food in bulk. Hopefully freeze dried bloodworms and a few other flake foods. Might bring some Self cloning Crayfish as well. Maybe some Matten filters, maybe some sponge filters. Not sure what else yet. Depends how much I want to load up into the car

Yeah the plants i specificaly wanted came up at the very end. It was a long day for me. This swap meet sounds very cool, ill spread the word.

Ron, what are the hrs? the flyer shows 2-4pm, and other says 1-5pm?

public admission hours 2-4 set up is one hour before and break down one hour after

Looks like I might be bringing some vinegar eel cultures and micro worm cultures as well.

man i really want to attend but unfortunately i dont have anything to trade, but i do have a little cash.. sure i cant come?

Why cant you come to purchase? Things will be sold.

buy sell or trade event....

Anyone interested in some Red Mangroves? Might bring some along. Can be grown in fresh, brackish, and saltwater.

Anthraxx,

Be sure to come. It IS a buy/sell/barter/trade event! I look forward to seeing you there!

Ron

Here's what someone posted they're bringing on our FB Page.....

I did a bunch of picking through my eclectic collection of stuff. Here's what I'm planning on bringing:
Some plants - java moss, java fern. I think I've killed off or otherwise purged all the duckweed. No guarantees.
Some fish - probably a pair or two of killies and maybe a bag of long finned white clouds
Dry goods like:
2 unused Aquaclear 300's new in the box
A bunch of new, unused box and sponge filters from Hydro sponge, Lustar, and others
Here is what another participant is bringing...A bunch of heaters, all known to work, not new
Some used working aquaclears
Parts for aquaclears
Some unopened cans of fish food
Some tank ornaments
A box of gravel of various sizes
4 good sized goldfish bowls
A microworm starter
Possibly a grindal worm starter
Other random dry goods

I don't want to return home with any of this stuff. I'm not looking for much - cash is preferred. For my company's giving tree, I could use a new, unused crock pot, a new and unused curling iron, or a Target gift certificate of decent denomination, that is, don't expect a ton of stuff for a $5 gift cert. $20, now yer talking...

Items I will have on hand:

Alder cones
12 outlet air manifold
Daily feeders
Angel pairs
Kribs Juveniles
Angel 50 cent size
Whipser filters
Hydro wave maker
Aqueon 700 circulation pump
air pump's
Angel slates
Sponge filter
Feeding cones
20 gal sump
Live rock
50 gallon tank
1 bucket live sand
HEX 40 gal tank
Bucket of salt
50 gallon tank
30 gallon tank

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Day!

The Swap Meet is tomorrow! Don't forget it if you're planning to come. Let me know if you are. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


Please bring a canned food for the needy if you can make it..

Inspire others to come too...!

Tanks,
Ron

Prism skimmer
Hob skimmer
20g wetdry filter
marineland penguin 200
Coralife 4X54w T5
Coralife 2X54w T5
Koralia mini
Topfin 50
Aqua tech 1200
Heaters
50w
3X 100w
200w
500w titanium
Air pumps
Whisper 100
Whisper 60
Petco duel airpump
2X whisper 10
4stage RO unit
New marina easy clean siphon
Freshwater dècore
24" undergravel plate
2 mag-floats
Custom media reaction filter
Duel 250w MH setup - the bulbs
Ice cap 660
20" and 14" light fixtures
2.5g setup

100g corner pentagon with stand and canopy

24" and 36" VHO light fixtures
MJ 1000
Automatic feeder
36" actinic florecent bulb new.
Lots more probably.

Free item with purchase while supplies last.

Cleaning out the fishroom! That"s great!!! Brig it on!!!!!

Do you think anyone will have substrate there? looking for some #.8 sand.....

Looks like I'll be bringing:
Microworm Cultures $5
5oz Tetramin Flake $7
1oz Tetramin Flake $2
5oz New Life Spectrum Community pellet $7
Red Mangroves $5ea
Repashy:
2oz $8
8oz $20
16oz $30
64oz $65
4inch Cube Sponge Filter $10

well all bagged up and headed south. see you folks at the swap..

Wow what an event... Had a great time meeting new people (madness and others from this forum) and seeing old friends!! Was a great turn out in the short amount of time that myself and Ron (FLR) had to pull this together!! Started with 10 tables and had to add an additional 2 more. I will have to say if you missed event don't fret there will be another in March. No solid dates yet be be rest assured it will be posted here.

Hi All,

I'm echoing the same as Aron wrote. I really appreciate all you fishboxers showing up and helping make this event fun and social as well as trading and selling and buying stuff. There was a bunch of stuff given away too.

Aron and I would like to have serious feedback from you folks!

BTW... While Linda and I went across the street from our house to have dinner with a neighbor at 6 tonight, we had another neighbor come beat on their window shouting at us that our house was on fire! Sure enough it was the kitchen....I had placed a tote with stuff from the meet on the stove and must have pushed it against the knob and turned on an eye. I got the dog out first then used the fire extinguisher and one of the neighbors', and got the fire out prior to the fire fighters arriving. The stove and a section of the kitchen was toasted. And there is ash and dust all over the house. If the neighbor had been on time to visit their friends, Linda and I would not have a house now. The dog is fine and I think the fish are too. I'll know more about them tomorow. We're staying at our daughter's tonight.

Anyway, 3 great things happened today 1) We had a great swap meet, 2) We still have our home and, 3) We're still upright and taking solid nourishment!

Tanks and our best to all,
Ron