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« on: 14 June 2014, 08:08:08 PM »
Had a great day today, here are some photographs and comments for anyone interested.

Link http://battlefieldswarriors.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/phalanx-2014-wargame-show.html
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« Reply #1 on: 14 June 2014, 09:10:04 PM »
Good report, interesting thoughts on supporting shows.

Our local 'model shop' is combined with a stationary/gift shop and I make a point of buying what I can there so they will keep stocking model stuff.
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« Reply #2 on: 14 June 2014, 09:15:58 PM »
Nice report and some good points about shows in general.
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« Reply #3 on: 14 June 2014, 11:22:31 PM »
Good to see you today and thanks for the report!

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« Reply #4 on: 15 June 2014, 01:18:03 AM »
Quote from: paulr on 14 June 2014, 09:10:04 PM
Good report, interesting thoughts on supporting shows.

Our local 'model shop' is combined with a stationary/gift shop and I make a point of buying what I can there so they will keep stocking model stuff.

A mobile one would be of greater interest.
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« Reply #5 on: 15 June 2014, 02:24:44 AM »
FK are you suggesting a peripatetic wargames show? A sort of P. T. Barnum meets Gencon affair? Or am I misunderstanding the point you're trying to make?

Having a professional group moving round the country organising shows region by region would certainly have it's merits ... but also it's downsides. I imagine entry costs would rise at the  very least!
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« Reply #6 on: 15 June 2014, 02:56:47 AM »
I quoted the previous poster (I thin it was the previous one) about shops. Mobile shops have worked at times. He specified that this one wasn't mobile.
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« Reply #7 on: 15 June 2014, 03:14:05 AM »
Quote from: FierceKitty on 15 June 2014, 02:56:47 AM
I quoted the previous poster (I thin it was the previous one) about shops. Mobile shops have worked at times. He specified that this one wasn't mobile.

OK, I'm officially lost. Why are we talking mobile shops?

Mobile wargames shops? No thanks, I have enough problem tracking down the static ones!
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« Reply #8 on: 15 June 2014, 06:14:02 AM »
Annoyed that I didn't make it to my local show - again!

Damn family commitments getting in the way of my hobby!
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« Reply #9 on: 15 June 2014, 08:36:54 AM »
Quote from: Ithoriel on 15 June 2014, 03:14:05 AM
OK, I'm officially lost. Why are we talking mobile shops?

Mobile wargames shops? No thanks, I have enough problem tracking down the static ones!

Are the pair of you being deliberately obtuse? FK is only exercising the right of all sentient beings to be pedantic at need.  Stationary = stopped; stationery = writing paper.
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« Reply #10 on: 15 June 2014, 10:35:35 AM »
Great report, looks like it was a good day!

one thing I don't get is the general disdain for backpacks! The other alternative is bags in hands that whack folk in the shins, add to the width of the individual, and ensures a monumental struggle with the blister pack racks as you wrestle them with one hand all tied up...

I always wear a backpack at shows but I am careful to ensure I don't knock into people too much! Also, how can I possibly hide all my purchases from my wife without it..
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« Reply #11 on: 15 June 2014, 11:26:23 AM »
Quote from: Hertsblue on 15 June 2014, 08:36:54 AM
Are the pair of you being deliberately obtuse? FK is only exercising the right of all sentient beings to be pedantic at need.  Stationary = stopped; stationery = writing paper.

Doh! Of course, it's FK, I should have known to check spelling rather than content Smiley

Hadn't spotted Paul's mistype.

Makes much more sense now.

My only defence is that it was 3am!
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