Soaking Up Some Salvage at the Fest
At Saturday’s Salvage Fest, the sun was shining (a little too hard but we can’t complain), most of the dealers showed up on time and attendees (some of whom came from as far as Chicago) showed up in droves, some with measuring tapes in hand, to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks to…
At Saturday’s Salvage Fest, the sun was shining (a little too hard but we can’t complain), most of the dealers showed up on time and attendees (some of whom came from as far as Chicago) showed up in droves, some with measuring tapes in hand, to see what all the fuss was about. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come and helped make it a special day for us. (We particulaly enjoyed getting a chance to meet so many readers!) In addition, a special thanks to Principal Wrighton, Amy Oztan from the PTA and Councilwoman James for helping to make the event possible. And, of course, a big shout-out to all the dealers (listed on the jump) who took a chance on a first-time event. It’s safe to say we’ll be doing more of this type of event in the future. Lots of photos in the Flickr set on the link; or view as a slideshow here.
Salvage Fest Photo Set [Flickr]
Silver Fox
Moon River Chattel
Olde Good Things
Demolition Depot
Build It Green
Reclaimed Home
Architectural Salvage News
Eddie’s Salvage
Suzanne’s Salvage
Thanks Rehab,but I actually DON’T have a WBFP. Once I did the research and found out how much had to be done to convert one of our six non-functioning gas fireplaces I decided that it was just too much. My wife and I still talk about having a new gas line run to one of the FPs, but we’ve never been able to agree on which one. [But I think any further discussion on that topic should be in the Forum]
Everyone I’ve talked to found the salvage fest disappointing. Several also remarked on the relatively ‘pale’ makeup of the crowd. What’s going on?
In my very brief (and early) drop in, the Salvage Fest looked pretty good. I only looked at Moon River and the folks from Albany. I agree its pretty pathetic that Demo Depot only brought a book of photos, though I suspect for most dealers the event was as much about networking as making a sale that day. Still, I’d think you’d attract more browsers with stuff.
As for diversity, I saw a mixed though predominantly white crowd. I’d say the mix was about the same as that at the kid’s playground next door, where I spent a lot more time. For what its worth…
Contrary to several posts I’ve read here about the Salvage Fest, feedback was generally positive from those who attended. As someone who is black, was onsite from start to finish, and am a Brooklyn resident, I would say the turnout was reflective of the demographics of the surrounding area. I look forward to working the event next year. Thanks to everyone who attended for making it a success.
Hey, 12:12pm, When I walked in the schoolyard the first group to greet me were the black schoolkids from PS 11. I stopped for an iced tea (man, I needed it in that heat), then moved on to the Olde Good Things stall to chat about recycled tin ceiling mirrors and wall plaques with — guess what? — two black guys. I guess I was at a different Salvage Fest to the one you attended.
Maybe he swings both ways?
12:53, I’ve never met Bob Marvin, but from his posts he appears to be intelligent and employed, and I know he has a wood-burning fireplace– always a plus! But I already have someone to go antiqueing with… and I suspect he does, too. 🙂
Does anyone here doubt that 1:13 is the troll? I don’t.
Troll — it’s obvious you are a single person. And for some reason you are incredibly jealous of Brownstoner and have nothing better to do with your time than try to ruin his forum.
Sadly, you aren’t even good at it, just really idiotic and granted, as annoying as a mosquito.
This was a public event, where everyone was welcome. There was no attempt to insure that some racial balance was achieved — how silly can you get? No one at all was made to feel unwelcome, which is all that matters.
If you want to have some separate discussion about why an event like that may draw more whites than people of color, you should pose that question on the forum. But of course, you really could care less about such a discussion. You are only looking for something to hijack a post to further attempt to alleviate your jealousy of Brownstoner by turning people off of the site.
So, I hope from now on, when a post is as obviously troll-like as this person’s was (10:07), let’s just completely ignore him and he’ll go away. Wait, I take it back, he’ll probably answer his own posts as if he disagrees, but let’s ignore that too.
What a pathetic person you are.