<VV> A chainging world

[Dave Keillor]

I agree with Mark's observations on the decline of swap meets.  The web,
and especially ebay, is the reason.  I rarely go to swap meets anymore
because I can find what I need much easier online.  An example is the
factory quick box and arms I bought from Mark back in his Corvair vendor
days.  It was the web that brought together a west coast vendor and a
Midwest buyer.

There was a day when I lived for the thrill of the hunt in junk yards
and swap meets, but no longer.  Technology has taken over and I have to
get my thrills elsewhere.  I still enjoy going to swap meets, but more
for entertainment than serious parts hunting.  These days I let the web
do the walking.

Dave Keillor
 

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Mark Aksamit
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:43 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Fan Belt Toss??

Well let's face it gang the Corvair world, it is a changing! 

I was recently looking through and reminiscing at the Convention issues
of
years gone by. One major aspect of the Corvair world that has changed is
the
Swap Meet itself. I can recall Swap Meets where you could buy just about
anything you wanted right there and right then! This is simply not the
case
any more. The convention swap this year was no exception! "Palm Springs"
and
or The GWFBT & SM is evolving into more a car show than anything else! I
am
not really sure we can point the finger at a particular group or
individual
for this change. It is simply is the way it has become. I for one and
totally opposed to the change but will attend and try to make the best
of an
ever changing Corvair world. 

Cordially,

 Mark Aksamit