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Re: Anyone Fancy a Thames Valley Legofest?
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Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:53:05 GMT
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lawrence wilkes <lawrence_wilkes@msn.com> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.loc.uk, Chris Dee writes:
> > Any time really, since I just missed out on the ReddiFest.
> >
> > Not sure about the public - I recall some threads somewhere about stuff • going
> > missing from the US train club meetings. Definitely keep fest-deals • separate
> > from public forum - not even sure if it would be worthwhile trying to • sell to
> > the public, based on car-boot sellers' evaluation of value? Might want to • buy
> > though (include this in the publicity) !! Not sure what was done at the
> > Reddifest, but individual's table-top displays of related sets and/or • MOCs
> > might be good for visitors and would avoid the mixing-up worry - again • need to
> > be wary of theft.
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> Agreed. There had to be a huge amount of trust at things like reddifest
> considering the value and amount of stuff that was lying around unattended
> most of the day.
That's the great thing about them.
I am not keen on public attendance. Rather selfish I know, but what do we
have to gain from them unless they bring loads of stuff for sale to us,
which after all is the reverse of the public expectations of such an event.
I go to a lot of time and effort to track down elusive, old or cheap sets,
and am more than willing to pass them on to fellow enthusiatsts at cost, but
would not be willing to sell to joe public who wouldn't appreciate them.
> > Definitely continue with train - with more floor-space, a clear marking • system
> > and security, I'd bring some 9V. Maybe integrated with a big town setup -
> > multiples of the 1980s houses would be good (I could supply 4x6370 and • singles
> > of some others) and plenty of roadways. Perhaps only the main models • (which
> > would be easy to mark on the underside) to avoid confusion of the • associated
> > vehicles. Possibly one Airport but with more baseplates for a realistic • runway
> > layout?
I didn't like the layout on the floor. I had a lot of custom wagons with me,
but did't want to get them out for fear of damage - kicking or derailments
on hard floor. The layout was good, but it wasn't long before it degerated
into a 'how long can we make the freight train' game. I don't think anything
was damaged, although early on I did witness a derailment which caused the
whole train to run across the floor on its side - probably getting scratched
as it went.
Call me old-fashioned, but I only build with new LEGO and like to keep it
looking new.
Table top next time, please!
> > An auction hour (outside of public opening) sounds good - I'm not too • bothered
> > about a big crowd for this, as at previous Fests there seems to have been • a
> > fairly altruistic approach to deals between attendees - I'd like to see • this
> > attitude continue.
>
> It just struck me at reddifest that something a bit more organised might • help
> oil the wheels of lego commerce.
I like the ad-hoc trading arrangement, but it would be fun to hold a proper
auction, like Alan's one, but with lots contributed by everyone,
particularly if the prices were as low as Alan's!
Oh, and count me in for any event south of Birmingham. (When does a Fest
become a Minifest? When only certain people are invited, when its aimed at a
particular geographial area?)
Huw
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| (...) Fair comment. Perhaps we should wait on the outcome of the Southport show... I guess that the public would mostly be on the lookout for cheap toys for the kids, either cut price current sets or el cheapo a la boot fair. Anyone genuinely (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
| | | Re: Anyone Fancy a Thames Valley Legofest?
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| On Tue, 14 Mar 2000, Huw Millington (<FrF5C1.8ur@lugnet.com>) wrote at 15:53:05 (...) I'm with Huw on this one. I used to do model railway exhibitions, and you do spend a lot of time dealing with the public. Frankly, I'd rather be dealing with (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| (...) Agreed. There had to be a huge amount of trust at things like reddifest considering the value and amount of stuff that was lying around unattended most of the day Thats why I suggested a roped off area for displays, and permanently manned (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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