Jacob's Cave Swapping Days - Landwehr

One man's trash is another man's treasure

The GreatTrade-Off

By: ABIGAIL LANDWEHR

PRESS START

And welcome to the Jacob's Cave Swapping Days!

Hello!

What is this place?

Not sure.

But a pamphlet is as good a place as any to start.

Not sure.

But a pamphlet is as good a place as any to start.

Hmm...

Looks like someone left a newspaper ad in this brochure.

Hmm...

Looks like someone left a newspaper ad in this brochure.

A pin!

There's something else here too.

Try clicking on the red one to visit a booth.

Those markers are different vendors at the swap meet.

There's a map on the back side of this brochure.

Hmm...

Looks like someone left a newspaper ad in this brochure.

A pin!

There's something else here too.

Click on the red marker to visit another booth.

... right?

Let's visit another booth. One of these should have a goat.

What's next here?

Let's keep moving.

Maybe we should ask the next vendor if they've seen any goats nearby.

That was a close one.

Fingers crossed this is our last stop.

Now maybe your hardest choice yet...

or

Do you:

Risk one more trade for the big reward?

Take your new friend Billy the Kid home?

Well you have your goat!

REWARD OR BUST

COME HOME BILLY

Billy the Kid respects that.

But one last trade requires one last question.

Seeing it through!

How much does parking cost at the swap meet?

How much does parking cost at the swap meet?

See, that wasn't so bad.

Say goodbye to Billy!

Goodbye!

Woah!

Woah!

Okay, you deserve it.

Click on the chest to see your reward!

A tractor!

Now you have a ride wherever you want!

You know what, that's actually a great swap.

Joke Estrella

Drew Frost

RonSchardan

DafneyVazquez

Graphics created with Adobe Firefly.

Photos, reporting, and game by Abigail Landwehr for J4462.

Each character is based off of a real vendor and interview at the Oct. 6 Jacob's Cave Swap Meet.

PLAY AGAIN?

-it seems you two are destined to be friends for a long time!

Aside from a few socks that were devoured along the way-

He's more than happy to come home with you.

Hooray!

So you sell plants?

What is that one back there?

If you were wondering, it does come included with the plant.

Don't worry.

The flamingo is fake.

I've set up shop here for the past six years. I actually own a greenhouse too.

Good advertising.

That's right.

That one is called a hibiscus. I think they look pretty fun.

I'd be willing to trade if you're up for it.

Oh, I saw you looking at that flowery plant over there.

Hey, that would match my flamingo perfectly.

!

It could make some cool decor for the outside of a pot.

I just want to do my due diligence first to make sure you're a serious swapper.

You're right.

Let's make a trade.

Just answer me one easy question:

Which swap meet is known for being the biggest in the Midwest?

Alright kid, here's your hibiscus. Flamingo included too.

Isn't it fun?

And we're proud of it!

The flamingo is a nice touch.

Which swap meet is known for being the biggest in the Midwest?

Yes sir.

Thank you for your help!

Hey fair enough.

And don't let it dry out. Good luck!

Take good care of it.

Seen any goats nearby?

What are you selling?

Feel free to take a look around. Let me know if you have any questions too.

Well hello.

Would you be up to trade?

There's a family with five kids nearby. They raise and sell animals here as extra income.

Yes, actually!

I saw the wife looking at one of my dresses earlier too.

That's a beautiful dress. Would you be willing to trade?

Hey fair enough.

Everything in this trailer is handmade.

Any sort of clothing you can think of.

I've been crocheting my whole life. My mom taught me everything I know.

What did you have in mind to trade?

Of course!

Oh, hibiscus was my mom's favorite kind of flower!

!

I've never seen plants at the swap meet. It's amazing just how many things can be sold here.

Alright, I need it. Let's trade.

(You can choose more than one response)

What's normally available for sale or trade at the swap meet?

Quite literally anything and everything.

(You can choose more than one response)

Impressive.

What's normally available for sale or trade at the swap meet?

That much closer to the goat!

Thank you!

Enjoy your plant!

I hope your next booth visit goes well!

I'll be sure to water it.

I came with about 24 or 26. Didn't sell any of 'em until yesterday.

I think I'll pass...

Yes please!

You interested?

Oh yeah, the rabbit?

Actually- hold on.

I think I have a better deal for you anyway.

He isn't named

I started out with seven goats and only have this guy left over.

... yet.

Hey fair enough.

I have a better deal for you anyway.I started out with seven goats and only have this guy left over.

He isn't named... yet.

Hey. Fair enough.

I think I have a better deal for you anyway.

He isn't named

I started out with seven goats and only have this guy left over.

... yet.

But he's at $100 since he's the last one. I just don't want to take him home.

Or...

Normally goats will go for about $150.

we could trade.

My wife would love that dress!

!

Hey fair enough.

I just want to make sure my goat is going to a good home.

I think we can work something out!

If you can answer this one question-

-he's all yours.

When was the first small animal swap held at Jacob’s Cave?

When was the first small animal swap held at Jacob’s Cave?

Oh wow.

Great work!

Woohoo!

Here's your goat as promised.

It's an actual goat.

Take good care of...

...Billy the Kid?

Well, I guess you still need to give him a name.

It's not going on my vet bill.

Oh no.

It's the puppy booth.

No wonder the line was so long.

Hurry. We have to go before his eyes guilt you into taking him home.

Aw man!

What are you holding?

Where am I?

Are you lost? Or did you just see something that caught your eye?

Hi there!

Hey fair enough.

I'm a vendor. This is my second year here.

You're at the Frank's Meadowlands Swap Meet!

I originally started with doing macrame, but it was pretty time consuming.

What would you want?

Yes, please!

This is one of them. I love how much variety you can have.

Would you like to trade me for one?

I make bracelets with silicone beads.

What do you have that I could I trade you for?

Great!

What do you have?

Hmm...

I have this pin that I found earlier.

Well...

!

My grandpa used to have a pin exactly like that!

Hey wait!

Huh! It actually fell out of a pamphlet.

Did it say how many visitors are here this year? I've seen plenty of new faces around.

That's so interesting.

How many visitors are at the Jacob's Cave 2024 fall swap meet?

Oooh.

Nice!

How pretty!

How many visitors are at the Jacob's Cave 2024 fall swap meet?

Wow!

Alright, here's a bracelet for you.

Thank you!

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find what you're looking for!

I can't wait to give this to my grandpa.

Goodbye!

Pamphlet on swap meet as intro, let people read answers ahead of time.Include map as overall way to travel to other vendors