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10/29/14 at 1:42pm
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Is this worth going to on Saturday?  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) at the Merchandise Mart.  I am looking for MTB stuff (tires, maybe rims), helmet and bike apparel, maybe a nice helmet light, not sure if it is worth traveling down to.  Anyone that has gone in the past is it worth it?
  
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Reply #1 - 10/29/14 at 1:52pm
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According to the link the event is only open for 3 hrs...9am-12pm.  That's not very long considering they want $45 for an individual booth. I was contemplating participating but 3 hrs is not worth it to me.
  
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Reply #2 - 10/30/14 at 1:01pm
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I’ve gone in previous years. As a buyer; never as a vendor. I find that it’s hit or miss. Some years I have gone and found stuff, other years I have gone all the way up there (used to be at Lowe’s motor speed way which is a good ways from where I live) and found nothing at all. But it previous years it was a really big deal and there was tons of stuff there. Last time I went it seemed it was kind of losing steam. It seemed smaller and there seemed to be less people there. I didn’t go last year because I have lost interest in it but my husband went. I will not go this year. I have something else planned but wouldn’t be going anyway just because I don’t really need anything and don’t have any interest in going. If you have never been I would probably recommend going if you aren’t busy; I wouldn’t reschedule my life to get there. But maybe it has gotten better since I was there last also and maybe the new location is good. I have never been at that location.
  
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Reply #3 - 10/30/14 at 3:06pm
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I've been there the past two years as a buyer not a vender.  I picked up a road bike last year and a mountain bike for my sister the year before.  There weren't many options but both times I found a bike in my price range, size and need.  So as CatsRuleTN mentioned its hit or miss depending on what you're looking for. 

You have to go with the understanding its a large "garage sale" of bike stuff. Just like a regular garage sale, you never know what you might find, but you have to go look to find a good deal.   

For those that like to swap out gear all the time, I'd say its worth checking out. 
Or if you're looking for a deal on a random bike its worth a look.
  
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Reply #4 - 10/30/14 at 4:01pm
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I Remember going back when it  was at Lowes Motor Speedway - Circa 2011??

Picked up a few things - I remember more roadie items than mountain items.  few teams were liquidating old bikes and frames.   

I got a few pairs of gloves at 50% off type buys and they sucked- wasn't sad or offended throwing them away -  Overstock shoes were available - turned to a good buy. 

After that one - i forgot this existed- wish there was more info about it - that info site is bleh - now on the other side of town  = i'm not making a special trip there. 

Mabye after this - interest will be renewed need a full report of events if someone goes! 





  
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Reply #5 - 11/04/14 at 4:43pm
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I ended up going this year.  We were looking for some parts for a friend and had no luck. 

It may have been due to the large area they were in, but it did seem like an even smaller showing than last year.  A lot of road bike stuff and random boxes of components. It seems like several shops set up tables and bring some random items to have a showing, but don't offer much worth looking through.   

There were three of us and the general consensus of our group was that its a fine place to look for a beginner bike but not much of anything else mountain bike related.  There were a lot of road bikes, both new and used.  Ultimate had a few new mountain bikes on display.

Considering its supposed to be a bike swap, I would like to see more options with people actually putting up used bikes to sell or trade.  I feel like the promoters of the Stampede are pricing everyone out of showing up.  I don't know what it cost for an individual to bring a single bike in, but just to walk through and see what's there cost $5 per person. 

Just my two cents, but unless I'm trying to find a beginner bike for someone, or looking for United Health Care team clothing I probably won't go back any time soon.
  
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