Iowa Gas was a staple for me to vend and buy over the years, I have found if you have good chit to sell, it doesn't matter what day you get there, it will sell!
As for the buying now with everyone and their dog plus Facebook auction vendors being "pickers" the deals are pretty well non existent anymore which I'm sure has affected the swap meets at either venue, especially
if your a buyer and no need to sell anything.
With that in mind, cost of travel and lodging I ask myself is it really worth it? I believe it is if your a seller for sure and those days usually come for everyone I guess.
For me Iowa Gas has always served me well for buying and selling and no I don't need a pat on the back or be buddies with the show host, just a space to sell out of as I said
earlier good stuff sells itself even in the room to room which I have always enjoyed after STEAK supper is done...