so im finally making the trip out to dayton this year after years of saying i was gonna go. been to a couple local hamfests but nothing on this scale. mostly interested in the flea market area tbh, heard you can find some crazy deals if you get there early enough. anybody done the swap meet before and have tips? like how early do people actually show up, is it worth camping nearby or just driving in each day

oh man the flea market is the whole reason i go honestly. get there like before the gates open if you can, guys are already setting up and some vendors will sell before official start time. bring cash and dont be afraid to haggle, saw a guy talk down a HF rig by like 40 bucks just by standing there looking skeptical lol. parking is a whole thing, we usually stay at a motel about 20 min out and just drive in early each morning. totally worth it

yeah i drove in day by day last time and it wasnt too bad if you leave early. the swap area gets picked over pretty fast though so first morning is really the time to go. my local club rents a van every year if your near a club that does that kind of thing might be worth asking around