Woke up on Sunday the 25th to a miserable morning, even Aled Jones couldn't quite lift the gloom, that's Radio 2 for you young uns. Driving the short distance to Lincoln through grey clouds and heavy drizzle didn't bode well for the Lincoln Toyfair as organised by JJ Webb.
It's not been the same since the showground folks decided to redevelop the site and we lost the side room we used to be in. But despite this we did ok managing to sell a mixture of items. Though the money that we got in, not exactly a fortune, was soon redistributed between our fellow traders. Sounds a bit like good old Robin Hood, though we didn't quite have the Lincoln Green tights on!!
So in glorious sunshine, which we missed the most of, we returned to our humble abode amidst the green wood of Lincolnshire with not so much more money but loads of Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica ready for our next two fairs, the Stars in our Time at Weston Super Mare on Saturday May 1st and May The Third Be With You at Burnley FC on May 3 surprisingly enough. Not quite the ring to it as May The Fourth Be With You, but as you can guess it is a Star Wars event, let's hope as good as last years and that Burnley's relegation doesn't put a dampner on it.
Sunday 25 April 2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010
A busy weekend for Time Was
Last weekend, the 18th & 19th saw Time Was... at the Sheffiled Triples 2010 event in of all places Sheffield, and also on the 19th at Huntingdon Toyfair.
On the Saturday we made our way to the English Institute of Sport, more importantly the Netball Court. A well organised wargaming event had us set-up in no time and soon after the doors opened we had our first sale. Even though it was to go on till 6 pm, the event appeared to be a success and Saturday was a long but very good day for Time Was... This was a big show, plenty of traders and demonstration games as well tournament games, and we may have been a little fish in a big pond but we were doing very well.
Sunday though was not so good, for a couple of events. One of which was the Sheffield Football derby between United and Wednesday. This seems to be the cause of the low turnout on Sunday and because of that we did very little trade, which due to other reasons perhaps wasn't too bad as our minds were not completely on the ball.
At Huntingdon toyfair we fared a lot better. Sales were up although all we had were the fairies and fantasy figures due to room space in the car. But due to events we were very gratefully supported by Paul and Peter, who managed to keep spirits up, and more importantly get through to Sheffield. Many thanks go to those two!!!
All-in-all not too bad a weekend trade wise, but a weekend we'd rather not have had.
Perhaps a bit cryptic but then some folks will know why.
On the Saturday we made our way to the English Institute of Sport, more importantly the Netball Court. A well organised wargaming event had us set-up in no time and soon after the doors opened we had our first sale. Even though it was to go on till 6 pm, the event appeared to be a success and Saturday was a long but very good day for Time Was... This was a big show, plenty of traders and demonstration games as well tournament games, and we may have been a little fish in a big pond but we were doing very well.
Sunday though was not so good, for a couple of events. One of which was the Sheffield Football derby between United and Wednesday. This seems to be the cause of the low turnout on Sunday and because of that we did very little trade, which due to other reasons perhaps wasn't too bad as our minds were not completely on the ball.
At Huntingdon toyfair we fared a lot better. Sales were up although all we had were the fairies and fantasy figures due to room space in the car. But due to events we were very gratefully supported by Paul and Peter, who managed to keep spirits up, and more importantly get through to Sheffield. Many thanks go to those two!!!
All-in-all not too bad a weekend trade wise, but a weekend we'd rather not have had.
Perhaps a bit cryptic but then some folks will know why.
Monday 12 April 2010
Beverley Toyfair
Time Was... joined many other traders for the inaugral Toyfair in Beverley, Yorkshire organised by Mike Bishop of MB Toyfairs.
Up at the crack of dawn and a first ever crossing over the Humber Bridge, impressive structure with a £2.70 toll either way, no wonder folks moan if they do the journey two or three times a week. But the journey to the Leisure Centre in Beverley, which is under the watchful gaze of the impressive Minster, was straightforward and we arrived in plenty of time. Clear blue skies, a beautiful spring morning and the traders had a spring of anticipation in their step.
We were set up with time to spare, time to get some bargains, and we did manage to snap up a few. Sadly when it came to opening time the customers were not very forthcoming with their money. Either that or they didn't like our fayre. It was a disappointing few hours and we returned with less money than we started with!! Oh dear.
But it was the first one. Also Mike got the people through the door, as usual, actually 50% more than he hoped for, which is all we can ask Mike to do. It's up to the traders to bring along the right stuff.
Next time we'll take different lines and hope for better things. It's early days for Beverley, let's hope other traders feel the same way.
Up at the crack of dawn and a first ever crossing over the Humber Bridge, impressive structure with a £2.70 toll either way, no wonder folks moan if they do the journey two or three times a week. But the journey to the Leisure Centre in Beverley, which is under the watchful gaze of the impressive Minster, was straightforward and we arrived in plenty of time. Clear blue skies, a beautiful spring morning and the traders had a spring of anticipation in their step.
We were set up with time to spare, time to get some bargains, and we did manage to snap up a few. Sadly when it came to opening time the customers were not very forthcoming with their money. Either that or they didn't like our fayre. It was a disappointing few hours and we returned with less money than we started with!! Oh dear.
But it was the first one. Also Mike got the people through the door, as usual, actually 50% more than he hoped for, which is all we can ask Mike to do. It's up to the traders to bring along the right stuff.
Next time we'll take different lines and hope for better things. It's early days for Beverley, let's hope other traders feel the same way.
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