Gauteng Events Feeler: Swap Meets

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Hi all,

Following the international scene of events and trying to stay at the fore with ideas, we are considering bringing the 'Swap Meets' idea to BMW Fanatics / The Fanatics.

The premise is simple:

You have something to sell / swap / barter, you bring it with on the day of the planned meet, you engage the people around you, strike up your deal and everyone is happy. Whatever you choose to sell could be your car, a sound system, kids toys, whatever you choose. Also, this sort of meet appeals to our advertisers to come through and display their wares as well as services.

The aim is to get everyone social by means of having stuff on sale. It also appeals to the broader community as it's not focused on the quality of your car, but rather what you're willing to sell, trade or barter. The forum will provide a platform and you will have the freedom to conduct your own deals - think real life gumtree without the fraudsters.

The model will also be supported by a forum thread, detailing what you're bringing with so other users have an idea of what's to be on offer. I think it's a very sustainable platform as it promotes a better way of conducting business and social networking via the trusted BMW Fanatics name.

Any thoughts or ideas that you're willing to share? Let us know.

:coolshake:


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Kimeran]

Happy to attend this :thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

I really like this idea.
Firi will most probably rock up early and buy everything :crazylaugh:

 

[Demontec]

Sounds great :clapper:

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Just adding, we can rotate around popular areas in GP where users are located so that everyone can have a chance to attend without having to make a huge effort to drive around


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[R!Yo]

I really like this idea.
Firi will most probably rock up early and buy everything :crazylaugh:

Or empty his garage there! :roflol:

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Would also like to see the thoughts of forum advertisers here too - S&I and Crazy Detailer are examples of traders who have tangible products that can be pre-ordered then paid for and picked up on the day.

Think of all the drama it removes when buying items 'blind' (Prominetix and various other threads come to mind here)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Fuzz, why not spread the event across all the Fanatics franchises.
That way there will be a bigger variety of things to be sold, and bought?

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Fuzz, why not spread the event across all the Fanatics franchises.
That way there will be a bigger variety of things to be sold, and bought?

That's the plan - basically trial in on a small scale then ramp it up gradually so we can cope with increases.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

When I hear swap meet, I think of Fast And Loud. :rollsmile:

 

[///Moose]

This is a cool idea:clapper:

 

[Nick]

Remember you need 50 posts before you can sell at the swap meet

 

[GoCart]

Great idea :coolShake:

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

I really like this idea.
Firi will most probably rock up early and buy everything :crazylaugh:

I don't do that anymore...I'm clearing the garage bro.

Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

---

Good idea fuzz...

Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

 

[sash]

i like

 

[Yus]

great idea Fuzz. Bring it on

Yus

 

[R!Yo]

Great idea Fuzz!

If forum advertisers decide to join in, I gather this will also assist a lot of Fanatics who'd like to know more about the products being sold on the forum but are too "shy" to ask or don't want to ask repeat questions.

 

[WyKiD]

Great initiative...:clapper:

 

[Spiro]

sounds like a plan...


how do we handle Firi though ? :rollsmile:


when and where is it happening?

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

sounds like a plan...


how do we handle Firi though ? :rollsmile:


when and where is it happening?

It's decided...venue is outside my business. Bring cash to barter.

Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk