EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016

[35fordtn]

Brad, Very Tangled,

I have paid for a swap space, that I will not be using (decided to not bring parts). Could it be possible for him to use my space?

[TJ]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

Brad, Very Tangled,

I have paid for a swap space, that I will not be using (decided to not bring parts). Could it be possible for him to use my space?

Michael and Jeff, here's the problem with a person who is not registered for the meet using a swap space. The V-8 Club insurance only covers those incidents that may occur at a meet involving registered participants/club members. If an unregistered participant is involved in any activity sanctioned by the club and there is an issue such as an accident, it can cause the insurance to be null and void. The V-8 Club is then "on the hook" for any lawsuit that may result from the accident. Example; If a V-8 Club member trips and falls over a part in the swap space of an unregistered participant the club can be liable for the injury and resulting lawsuit. The rule about all participants being registered for the meet and being V-8 Club members has been in effect for some time. The insurance company sets the rules and the club must follow them. Even if Michael has paid for the space there is still liability for the club. All the victim has to do is show the seller was not registered and he was selling parts that belonged to him , it still can cause the insurance company to pull back and not cover the incident. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the world is filled with sue happy lawyers and victims looking for easy money. Insurance companies are also looking for ways not to pay a claim.
Tom Johnston

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by TJ

Michael and Jeff, here's the problem with a person who is not registered for the meet using a swap space. The V-8 Club insurance only covers those incidents that may occur at a meet involving registered participants/club members. If an unregistered participant is involved in any activity sanctioned by the club and there is an issue such as an accident, it can cause the insurance to be null and void. The V-8 Club is then "on the hook" for any lawsuit that may result from the accident. Example; If a V-8 Club member trips and falls over a part in the swap space of an unregistered participant the club can be liable for the injury and resulting lawsuit. The rule about all participants being registered for the meet and being V-8 Club members has been in effect for some time. The insurance company sets the rules and the club must follow them. Even if Michael has paid for the space there is still liability for the club. All the victim has to do is show the seller was not registered and he was selling parts that belonged to him , it still can cause the insurance company to pull back and not cover the incident. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the world is filled with sue happy lawyers and victims looking for easy money. Insurance companies are also looking for ways not to pay a claim.
Tom Johnston

Looks like the Early V-8 Club needs to change insurance company. I know there other swap meet that run by other clubs that does not care if you belong to there organization or not. What about your local flee markets?

More vender you have better the show.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by HOTROD_WILLIE

Looks like the Early V-8 Club needs to change insurance company. I know there other swap meet that run by other clubs that does not care if you belong to there organization or not. What about your local flee markets?

More vender you have better the show.

Sorry to pop your bubble Willie, but other swap meets are totally different than a swap meet at an Early Ford V-8 Club National Meet. The swap meet at a national meet is part of the meet and the insurance covers the entire meet. Other swap meets also have to have insurance, but the company who insures those swap meets may have different regulations. example; some swap meets don't allow the riding of bicycles or use of golf carts on the grounds. It all depends on the insurance company. They set the rules. If people don't like the rules I guess they don't get to play in the game.

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by TJ

Sorry to pop your bubble Willie, but other swap meets are totally different than a swap meet at an Early Ford V-8 Club National Meet. The swap meet at a national meet is part of the meet and the insurance covers the entire meet. Other swap meets also have to have insurance, but the company who insures those swap meets may have different regulations. example; some swap meets don't allow the riding of bicycles or use of golf carts on the grounds. It all depends on the insurance company. They set the rules. If people don't like the rules I guess they don't get to play in the game.

I know there are insurance company that would let non-member to sell at the early V8 show. Why would not look in to this? There are a lot of benefit to letting non-member selling at Early V8 show. One there would be more parts at the show. Two it would bring more people to the show that would be looking for parts for there project. Three you can charge non-member more money for the swap meet spots. Four you would great be recruiting tool for new members.

I don't understand why insurance company would care if you were member or non-member. I can see not allow riding bicycles or golf carts in swap area. I personal have be hit by a cart at show.


"If people don't like the rules I guess they don't get to play in the game" There are a lot of ball park to play in. Here is nice ball park to play in. They also have swap meet area that welcomes non members.

http://www.kareforkids.org/mountain-...-festival.html

You always need look the future and how to expand the hobby for the next generation.