nathan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 its here again . last of the year might even do some christmas shopping for the kids.who's going then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The HLT stand will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I shall be going but won't be buying any tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 i may go :- :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 The HLT stand will be there i'm sure me and phil will pop by for a spend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 not sure, am ment to be working my rostered sat that weekend, and i usally work the sunday to as ot to make up for a normal saturday :laugh: dont like to get robbed by them afterall. would like to attend even if its just a 1 hr visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Up at ridiculous o'clock and off to Westpoint it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Takes me 20 minutes to get there, I must be the closest member on the Forum to Westpoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Takes me about 20 mins too Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Well it only takes me 12 minutes to get there!! I thought it was areal good fair this time, lots and lots of old stuff around and loads of traders you rarely see elsewhere. A lot of old Britains, particularly picture box stuff. Picked up the two new Joskin trailers and some pre-ordered stuff from Mandy. Tim completely ignored me though, too busy looking at chess sets!! P Edited November 4, 2012 by PDH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sorry Peter, you should have given me a nudge! Yes, lots of good stuff there today but not if you'r on a tight budget. As you say, several different traders there, of which when asking their 'best price' on certain things seemed very arrogant and not willing to play so left them alone. Yes Peter, I did try negotiations with the guy that had a chess set on display but for the asking price, after beating him down, of £75 and considering the damage to it and amature 'repairs' to some of the pieces I left it where it was. Ended up purchasing a boxed Britains farm cart with plastic horse, never been out the box for £35 and an un- boxed Britains Herald weeping willow tree for £4. That's all I bought today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 took my brother along for the first time , he spent more than me and can't wait to go again. only farmer ed and mandy there today .but loads of other bits on other tables . seems the older stuff is becoming cheaper by each show i go too. roll on january for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sorry Peter, you should have given me a nudge! Yes, lots of good stuff there today but not if you'r on a tight budget. As you say, several different traders there, of which when asking their 'best price' on certain things seemed very arrogant and not willing to play so left them alone. Yes Peter, I did try negotiations with the guy that had a chess set on display but for the asking price, after beating him down, of £75 and considering the damage to it and amature 'repairs' to some of the pieces I left it where it was. Ended up purchasing a boxed Britains farm cart with plastic horse, never been out the box for £35 and an un- boxed Britains Herald weeping willow tree for £4. That's all I bought today. No problem Tim, you seemed engrossed and I had only a short time to do the fair. Had to get home by 12.30. Next time P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Great to see everyone - our stand did look a bit like an FTF day out at one point! Always good to see what you guys buys - Tim's Britains cart was beauty. I treated myself to some John Roberts Ayshire cattle and I bought a few others to sell on (I'll put pics up tomorrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 missed this one - only just came back from holiday. Does anyone know any dates of the next ones, and is it staying at westpoint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Lucky enough I picked up a leaflet. Westrpoint dates for 2013. Jan 27. April 28. Sept 1. Nov 3. Apparently there are regular toy fairs at the Matford Centre, the cattle market Exeter also but I don't know the dates, will try and find out. Not been to one as yet so don't know how big a do it is Just looked it up, next one at Matford is this next Saturday, 10th. I might go just to see what it's like and if I do I'll report back. . Edited November 5, 2012 by powerrabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thank you for that Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My pleasure Mark. There seem to be quite a few toy fairs popping up all over the place in the last few years as people are beginning to realise the popularity and collectability of toys, especially now with TV programmes of an antique and collectable nature informing and making people aware of just what potential value there is in toys. If, wherever any of you are located, do a Google search for toy and collector fairs in your area, you may be surprised what may come up that you may have previously been missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 i have heard of that other one in exeter ,never been tho but i read somewhere that it has over a hundred tables . not been to the newton abbot one either for a while . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 The ones held at Newton Abbot racecource, in the betting hall, is quite small but you can often pick up some good stuff and they are a lot cheaper, probably because the dealers are more local, hire of tables is cheaper and the dealers know that we locals are not earning London wages. It is more model train orientated but generally there's a good mix and variety of toys/models. Held 4 or 5 times a year, the next one at this venue is on Sunday 9th December, put it in the diary, only £1 entry, doors open at 10am I think. Added bonus, most times, the same days as the fairs, there is a very large boot sale going on there that covers about 10 acres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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