Garry Pollard Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi once againI came back to RC modelling about 18 months ago after a layoff of 15 or so years an d in the 15 yrs took up model railways. The mag I used to take had a listing of swapmeets all over the country. I was fortunate to be living in Mansfield Notts at the time and it was only 10 mins drive away. It was very well attended in fact it was packed with loads of bargans. Model Railways was the main thing but cars boats etc were there as well. My question is, do not the Model flying people have such a thing as I cant say I have ever seen it in any mag . If as you state we have 10000 members there must be an awful lot of folks would attend such a thing. I will just add that the railway swapmeets in Mansfield happened ever 12 weeks but if my memory serves me right there were about 60 per year all round the country. Perhaps I am not reading the mag they are listed in and the are there already, but no doubt if this is the case you will let me knowGarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Swapmeets don't seem that well publicised, but if you keep an eye on the BMFA Classifieds, they are usually listed under "Notices". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Local clubs often hold them too - but frankly, they are a dying thing. The main problem is that the relative price of new gear is so cheap these days, that you only get silly money - if anything - for second hand goods.....and of course, most of us have already got more stuff than we really need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 We've some listed in the events area (see above tab) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I notice some discreet editing here David - was tempted to myself yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Feel free Tim if I forget..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh yes, I do that - but yesterday I just couldnt be bothered LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 If you keep an eye on bmfaclassifieds the are often advertised in the notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks for the responces gents. I will use the information you have sent Thanks once againGarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi Gary . They do still occur , though it seems not as frequently as they did a few years ago. I have just put details of our clubs annual table Top sale/Swapmeet in the events part of this Forum. Probably a bit far for you to travell though . Hope your enjoying the hobby again.RegardsE.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks for the response E DPossibly a little too far but thanks againGarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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