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IPMS Barnet Show, IPMS AGM - Hendon 19 May 2013

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PR19_Kit

#30
May 12, 2013, 12:12:20 PM
It's because they think it will affect sales from their own shop.

Which of course shows they know NOTHING about the serious business of buying and selling plastic kits......  :banghead:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

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Kit

lancer

#31
May 12, 2013, 12:15:09 PM
They don't really know much about putting on a show either do they??

Has anyone ever seen a modeller buying from thier shop at a show??
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Martin H

#32
May 12, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 12, 2013, 12:12:20 PM
It's because they think it will affect sales from their own shop.

That is most likely a large part of the reason, putting all the traders in an anti room at the far side of the main building to their own shop also helps that argument.

My own view on the matter of under table sales is, that it is ok in moderation, but some do take the piss. Some stands can look more like trade stands than club/sig displays. And its been quite a bug bear with many traders for a number of years now. It can appear like a form of unfair competition, where the trader has to pay for their tables yet those doing large scale under table sales dont pay a penny.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

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Freightdog862

#33
May 12, 2013, 03:41:51 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on May 10, 2013, 08:04:35 AM
Quote from: Freightdog862 on May 07, 2013, 08:13:36 AM
Freighdog will be there, hopefully with new 1;72 Lancaster bits on sale. Have a nice whif conversion underway (not for Lancaster, something bigger byt in a smaller scale if you know what I mean), but that will only be ready at Coventry in June, he says crossing the fingers....

Gizza clue

Look in Air Staff and AEW, something in 1/144.....

Colin

Gondor

#34
May 13, 2013, 02:14:00 AM
Quote from: Freightdog862 on May 12, 2013, 03:41:51 PM

Look in Air Staff and AEW, something in 1/144.....

Colin


I hope its the VC10 FASS or even the BAC 1-11 Scheme 1 or 3A as they are the easier ones to produce.

Gondor
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Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

NARSES2

#35
May 13, 2013, 07:22:39 AM
Quote from: Martin H on May 12, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
My own view on the matter of under table sales is, that it is ok in moderation, but some do take the piss. Some stands can look more like trade stands than club/sig displays. And its been quite a bug bear with many traders for a number of years now. It can appear like a form of unfair competition, where the trader has to pay for their tables yet those doing large scale under table sales dont pay a penny.

I've seen a few traders stocking up on under table sales at some shows  :wacko:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Geoff

#36
May 13, 2013, 11:31:35 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 13, 2013, 07:22:39 AM
Quote from: Martin H on May 12, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
My own view on the matter of under table sales is, that it is ok in moderation, but some do take the piss. Some stands can look more like trade stands than club/sig displays. And its been quite a bug bear with many traders for a number of years now. It can appear like a form of unfair competition, where the trader has to pay for their tables yet those doing large scale under table sales dont pay a penny.

I've seen a few traders stocking up on under table sales at some shows  :wacko:

Yep more than once.

Martin H

#37
May 13, 2013, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: Geoff on May 13, 2013, 11:31:35 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 13, 2013, 07:22:39 AM
Quote from: Martin H on May 12, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
My own view on the matter of under table sales is, that it is ok in moderation, but some do take the piss. Some stands can look more like trade stands than club/sig displays. And its been quite a bug bear with many traders for a number of years now. It can appear like a form of unfair competition, where the trader has to pay for their tables yet those doing large scale under table sales dont pay a penny.

I've seen a few traders stocking up on under table sales at some shows  :wacko:

Yep more than once.

Very true.
I didnt say all traders disapprove did I ? lol
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Army of One

#38
May 14, 2013, 10:05:14 AM Last Edit: May 17, 2013, 09:49:56 AM by Army of One
I have a few surplus kits that I obtained but have no use for....all 1/72 and (pretty sure) Frog, RN marked Hellcat, wildcat and two of the Allison engines mustangs.....£2 each kit if any takers....H

Items sold.....
BODY,BODY....HEAD..!!!!

IF YER HIT, YER DEAD!!!!

lancer

#39
May 17, 2013, 11:02:39 AM
BUGGER!! BUGER!! BUGGER!! BUGGER!!!!!!!!

I'm not going to make it Sunday. I had cataract surgery on Monday and after seeing the doc this afternoon, to cut as long story short, unless I wear a patch over my eye my vision so seriously screwed :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Gona be in this state for the next 4 weeks until I can get to the optitians to get new specs.......

Apologies guy's
If you love, love without reservation; If you fight, fight without fear - THAT is the way of the warrior

If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

Nick

#40
May 17, 2013, 11:24:39 AM
Have fun on Sunday, I have to work then...  :angry:

Army of One

#41
May 17, 2013, 01:41:24 PM
Quote from: lancer on May 17, 2013, 11:02:39 AM
BUGGER!! BUGER!! BUGGER!! BUGGER!!!!!!!!

I'm not going to make it Sunday. I had cataract surgery on Monday and after seeing the doc this afternoon, to cut as long story short, unless I wear a patch over my eye my vision so seriously screwed :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Gona be in this state for the next 4 weeks until I can get to the optitians to get new specs.......

Apologies guy's

There is a joke there about pirates....but as it is quite serious I will stay away from it....I won't be asking a mate of mine to borrow his parrot on your behalf either....a speedy recovery though....!!
BODY,BODY....HEAD..!!!!

IF YER HIT, YER DEAD!!!!

The Wooksta!

#42
May 17, 2013, 02:49:44 PM
He'd look more like a low rent Bond villain than a pirate!


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#43
May 17, 2013, 03:17:52 PM
Lance. Speedy recovery mate.

Nick. thats a bit of a bugger.

No doubt we will see both of you at another show at some point.

As for the rest of the gang who are attending, I may just raise the two model limit, that will depend on how many of us are there.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

NARSES2

#44
May 18, 2013, 01:25:24 AM
Right I'll see Hank at London Bridge - you know we are going to get a reputation for meeting under the clocks at stations don't you ?  :rolleyes: :wacko: - and the rest of you at the show. As I've said I have to be away by 12:30 but can I leave my 2 Hurri's with you Martin and collect at Newcastle ?
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