16-07-2021, 02:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 16-07-2021, 02:24 PM by Hedd_Jones.)
For what its worth, as some of you know, my other hobby is Traction Engines. I have effectively 2. I take the one that runs to events under its own power at its cruising speed of 10mph. (I only mess with Austin 7's)
One local event we particularly enjoy, is a 2 day event over the Bank Holiday.
We like many others choose to make it a 5 day event. I take 2 days off the week before, and the tuesday after. Drive over on the Thursday, home (or to the next event) on the Tuesday. We tow something called a 'living van' which is a 14foot long shed on wheels that is our accommodation. I usually get an Austin there as transport over the few days, for shopping etc. We have a scream. But as an exhibitor it costs me nowt, save the fuel cider and food.
I am contemplating more than just the weekend with Austins at the Centenary, but the costs are certainly making me think twice. Given I know the in laws fancied coming (and I have plenty of Sevens so they could bring one). But I know a good many folk will not pay effectively to exhibit, full stop. Even at fiver a car.
And even to me (who does a good bit of dealing), letting the trade have stalls F.O.C. seems rather strange (I do accept they pay the entry/camping charge). I deal for a number of reasons, not least because I like saving vintage stuff, like putting it in the hands of the right people. But I mainly do it for the money......
One local event we particularly enjoy, is a 2 day event over the Bank Holiday.
We like many others choose to make it a 5 day event. I take 2 days off the week before, and the tuesday after. Drive over on the Thursday, home (or to the next event) on the Tuesday. We tow something called a 'living van' which is a 14foot long shed on wheels that is our accommodation. I usually get an Austin there as transport over the few days, for shopping etc. We have a scream. But as an exhibitor it costs me nowt, save the fuel cider and food.
I am contemplating more than just the weekend with Austins at the Centenary, but the costs are certainly making me think twice. Given I know the in laws fancied coming (and I have plenty of Sevens so they could bring one). But I know a good many folk will not pay effectively to exhibit, full stop. Even at fiver a car.
And even to me (who does a good bit of dealing), letting the trade have stalls F.O.C. seems rather strange (I do accept they pay the entry/camping charge). I deal for a number of reasons, not least because I like saving vintage stuff, like putting it in the hands of the right people. But I mainly do it for the money......