The Great North TX Gear Swap. Interested?

[HighVelocity]

I was just talking with Reysc on the phone and he came up with this idea. It sounds great to me. How many of you fine folks would like to participate in this?

The scenario is that a group of us would get together at the Dallas Athletic Club in Mesquite one afternoon and bring our "boxes of unwanted gear". I know that I'm not the only member here that has a box of holsters/mags/scopes/gun parts/ammo etc that would like to sell or trade for similar items that better fit current needs. Am I right?
So we drag our shipping containers full of stuff into a private meeting room at the Dallas Athletic club and sift through it all and buy/sell/swap etc.

Should we do this?

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Man! I wish I was closer! I'd love to do that! I hope you guys get together. I've got boxes of AR parts, and holsters, and scopes that are just taking up space. That would be cool. If it became a regular thing, maybe I could come up sometime. Sounds like fun.

[Xander]

I don't have much that I don't use, but I'm sure I could find a few things to bring, and I'd certainly be willing to bring cash to help convince you to let me take some of your stuff home with me.

[shootinbum]

Let's do it.

[Wildscar]

I don't have much that I don't use, but I'm sure I could find a few things to bring, and I'd certainly be willing to bring cash to help convince you to let me take some of your stuff home with me.

[Reysc]

I will start saving some cash....I will be a shopper!! Also, I am thinking of a Sunday afternoo ( 2pm-5pm) before we go into daylight savings time again.There you go. Keep posting and let us know if we can wing it!!What I am thinking is having a room and have several 6 ft. tables where you guys/gals can display your sell/trade items....

Good luck to us!!

[HighVelocity]

Rey, that's THIS Sunday 3/9.

[bpet]

I first thought no way, I'm really attached to all my stuff. Then I started thinking about those things I don't even remember when I used last. I assume additional information will follow regarding what is off limits based on Dallas Athletic Club rules. Let us know what develops. I look forward to the chance to meet some of the other forum members as well as picking up some new gear. Might even take the opportunity to unload some of my treasures.

[Reysc]

Rey, that's THIS Sunday 3/9.

OOpppss!! Sorry about that. I will check the calendar and will try to post possible dates by tomorrow!!

[ScubaSigGuy]

Well, you guys know that I would be in, but that is a hard day / time for me to make.

[grim-bob]

I'd be in. Since I'm trying to build my collection I'll just be a shopper. Lots of things I need so will be there with bells on.

FWIW another club I am a part of does swaps a couple times a year. I have no idea about the rules at the suggested venue... but I know a lot of places that have meeting rooms for use won't allow money to change hands at events. It's been a problem we've had trying to get good meeting places for our swaps. Just make sure you are clear with them so there aren't any misconceptions.

[Reysc]

I'd be in. Since I'm trying to build my collection I'll just be a shopper. Lots of things I need so will be there with bells on.

FWIW another club I am a part of does swaps a couple times a year. I have no idea about the rules at the suggested venue... but I know a lot of places that have meeting rooms for use won't allow money to change hands at events. It's been a problem we've had trying to get good meeting places for our swaps. Just make sure you are clear with them so there aren't any misconceptions.

Good point to be clarified.. I am arranging a private room for us and we can do swaps/trade/cash sales of misc. gears..
I will post available dates sometime today..

[Reysc]

UPDATE TO ALL!!!


I have reserved a room for us on MARCH 16, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..

I have six skirted 8 ft tables and casual seating for 20 ppl. Cookies/Brownies coffee, Tea and water will be served FREE OF CHARGE My contribution for a good cause and a chance to meet more CHL in the area!!

There you go gals/guys sign up and let HV know how many are coming!! HV, you are the organizer of thios event I am just the support guy!!

[stroo]

Do you have an address for the Dallas Athletic Club in Mesquite? I am unfamiliar with Mesquite.

[DoubleJ]

Well, I'm on-call that weekend, so I'm out.
next time, though...