Kempton Park Airgun Fair

[coburn]

Thank you, Vic, John and Andrew for your kind words.

Yes, you are right, my wife and I have worked tirelessly to get this event under way and invested more than we are likely to get back. This is not a cheap venue and in order to attract the 'Big Boys', I have had to make concessions on pitch prices in some cases. In addition to this, it is a stipulation that I have to employ Kempton Security and Cleaning Staff, and Public Liability, with these three things alone costing over £500. Advertising and Printers costs soon mount up, although I have been lucky enough to get free publicity in Air Gun World, which I was very grateful for.

Although I am confident that there will be more Air Guns and related items than many other Fairs, this is also a Militaria Fair and the 60+ tables confirmed and paid for at this present time, are 50% Air Gun related, the rest divided between Militaria, Deactivated, Obsolete Calibre, Classic Guns, Swords and Bayonets, etc.

Given the choice, I would rather be attending an Air Gun Fair, than organising one. I have not been forced into this and if I make a small financial loss, then so be it, but for the sake of future Fairs at this venue, where else could you buy from Private Collectors and Air Gun Traders under one roof and therefore hope that this event is given the support it needs to succeed.

I have provided the venue with the capability of up to 200 tables with numerous facilities on-site - this is all I can do - the rest is out of my control.

Binners,i know the venue well, having been at many motorcycle shows there and knowing what that large hall can accommodate. I wish the show every success and will be there early on the 25th full of anticipation.

What you've done with this show could really be the start of something unique and long term in the collectors diary.