At 04:28 PM 9/6/03 -0400, Sandy Moss wrote:

>I have to report that one guy, who apparently is a lurker on this list,
>thoroughly offended me by coming up and berating me for posting these
>reports of my Brimfield experiences to Oldtools.  Apparently his beef was
>that by telling folks what prices I pay for things at Brimfield, I was
>making life difficult for other dealers, whose customers might figure out
>how much they were getting screwed.  Of course, he was in complete error.
>Never have I mentioned a price that I've paid at Brimfield.  That is
>personal.  And, even if I did, the effect would be exactly the opposite of
>what he imagined.  With very few exceptions the things I buy cost more money
>than many folks would guess.  Good tools cost.  For the most part, rusty,

I will back Sandy up on this one.  Some of the stuff he landed at Mays I 
had in my hands or in my sights, and passed on because of the prices.  As I 
have said before, I don't mind having to clean stuff, as long as the 
purchase price is commensurate with the condition.  And looking at my 
reports for the first 3 days only one time did I mention a price and hey..a 
guy is entitled to a gloat every now and then.

>to Brimfield.  Friday is J&J's day, with one of the oldest fields at

Well we landed at J&J's a tad later than Sandy (around 6:30 or so).  And at 
first it did look like a tool bust.  But a few chisels here and there, 
another pair of early dividers, Stanley 71 OB, and then a decent run of 
stuff off of the one tool dealers blanket at his 10:00 o'clock markdown and 
it was time to hit the road.  Foot sore and just worn out.  But that's 
the  name of the game!

Tony (flea market again tomorrow at 5:30 AM..)

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