Airgun Collectors Fayre - Sutton Coldifled - Sunday 3 July 2011

[Nitro-Express]

Howdo Mr. Finger,

I'll take two full tables please on behalf of myself & fellow "Melbourne Marksmen"...looking forward to it...would I be right in thinking it's the posher part of the midlands & dickie bows must be worn...

Might be posher down ther Chris, but we will need interpreters!

[hwvixen]

Might be posher down ther Chris, but we will need interpreters!

He He...i'm ex "Black country" so I can speak.........Gornal....gosh..wish I could turn the clock back..did the conga one New years eve through all the pubs in Gornal...I could drink then..

[mikemjm]

interested in attending, where is Sutton Coldfield Rifle & Pistol Club and how often do you meet?

are you welcoming new members?

Cheers

Mike

[RichardH]

What about someone with a private collection who is also an RFD?

I would be interested in moving some of my own stuff?

Richard

[Powderfinger]

What about someone with a private collection who is also an RFD?

I would be interested in moving some of my own stuff?

Richard

Hi, Richard

I have agreed with the local police not to let any RFD's or RFD's representatives sell at the fair in any capacity. I would not want to push this agreement with them as they have been very fair in allowing the Fayre to go ahead and it is likely that a representative of West Mids police exp & firearms dept will be attending to check on things. It will be very easy for them to pull the plug on the Fayre if they feel that I am breeching the terms that I have agreed with them. However, there is no reason why you cannot attend as a paying visitor with photos and lists of guns for sale in order to make contact with fellow collectors who may be interested in purchasing items from you in the future.

[Powderfinger]

interested in attending, where is Sutton Coldfield Rifle & Pistol Club and how often do you meet?

are you welcoming new members?

Cheers

Mike

Hi, Mike

Information at http://www.scrapclub.org.uk/.

Best night for new visitors to attend is Tuesday (20yard rimfire and air) or Friday (10m air). You can bring a suitable gun if you have one or you can use club guns. Only £2.00a visit and you get several visits to try the club out before being asked for membership fee. I need to add that applicants for membership will have to show photo ID, pay an application fee, provide a reference and be approved by the committee. However, any shooter who follows basic safety rules, fills in the application form honestly and shows a heklpful attitude in running the range will always be welcomed.

[Garry]

Is the fayre for second hand stuff only, or can a non RFD sell new items they make themselves?

Thanks
Garry

[Powderfinger]

Is the fayre for second hand stuff only, or can a non RFD sell new items they make themselves?
Thanks
Garry

That will not be a problem so long as the item is legal in the UK and does not require an FAC or SGC. For instance, some members make things like walking sticks or hunting knifes. Such items would be very welcome and might sell well to visitors. PM me if you need to discuss and want to book a table.

Visitors to the Airgun Fayre can be reassured that free cashpoints are only 10 minutes walk away.

[Powderfinger]

Hiring a half table also gives you free entry to the Fayre (normal cost £3.00) so half-table hire effectively works out at only £7.00. Hiring a full table for £20 gets you two free entries to the Fayre so a full-table effectively works out at just £14.00.

Plus sellers get to park right by the range and to get into the Fayre before the public. I will ask sellers for a cheque or postal order payable to " SCRAP Club" soon. I will also post them details of the Fayre location, times, and the size of the table. There will also be room under the table to place a couple of boxes of bits-n-bobs to sell plus wall space behind to prop some rifles. The club will provide you with a chair or two.

[mikemjm]

Hi, Mike

Information at http://www.scrapclub.org.uk/.

Best night for new visitors to attend is Tuesday (20yard rimfire and air) or Friday (10m air). You can bring a suitable gun if you have one or you can use club guns. Only £2.00a visit and you get several visits to try the club out before being asked for membership fee. I need to add that applicants for membership will have to show photo ID, pay an application fee, provide a reference and be approved by the committee. However, any shooter who follows basic safety rules, fills in the application form honestly and shows a heklpful attitude in running the range will always be welcomed.

Thanks Mate - sorry for late reply, only just seen your response. Mike

[Blackrider]

Just decided to add my BSA 635 Magnum .25 Cal. for sale !
"Blackrider"

[Powderfinger]

All tables are now booked. However, we can put anyone such as mikemjm who might want a table at short notice on the waiting list to be allocated a table in the event of a late cancellation. Just PM your phone number to me if you want us to contact you in the event of a last minute cancellation.

BSA Magnum .25 sounds very interesting, Blackrider. Should go well I would think.

Will all visitors and sellers please note that they should be careful at all times when handling airguns and treat them as loaded until you have opened the breech and checked. We have a club rule that anyone who puts a hole in the wall, ceiling or floor will have to buy drinks all round. That could be an expensive mistake so please be careful everyone.

[silva]

Having never attended such an event. What would the the correct dress code be please and should I bring my batman ?
Cordial Regards

[Nitro-Express]

He He...i'm ex "Black country" so I can speak.........Gornal....gosh..wish I could turn the clock back..did the conga one New years eve through all the pubs in Gornal...I could drink then..

WHY am I not surprised?