Pheonix Gun Fair
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Pheonix Gun Fair
I've been every got about 12 years.
Today was by far and away the smallest and quietest I've by a long way.
Bit surprised
Today was by far and away the smallest and quietest I've by a long way.
Bit surprised
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Yes, I missed last years but been a regular for many years and i was surprised how quiet it was... you could actually get to the stalls!!
I took my son for his first Bisley visit, and he was surprised how small the trade stands were.
I took my son for his first Bisley visit, and he was surprised how small the trade stands were.
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Did you notice if Norman Clark was there? He has quite a large stall as a rule.
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Re: Pheonix Gun Fair
Norman Clarke was there.
First stall on the left as you go in; biggish stall butperhaps smaller than theirsusex to be.
I remember physically struggling to get around in the past. Yesterday itfelt almost empty in comparison.
First stall on the left as you go in; biggish stall butperhaps smaller than theirsusex to be.
I remember physically struggling to get around in the past. Yesterday itfelt almost empty in comparison.
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Couldnt go this year, at a UKPSA RO course, but was it expensive to exhibit?
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I did my second lap of the marquee around 2.30 pm, it was almost deserted then.
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Thorney wrote:Couldnt go this year, at a UKPSA RO course, but was it expensive to exhibit?
A friend who was there did tell me. Something like £325 + VAT, per 6ft table, for the weekend...
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Sim G wrote:Thorney wrote:Couldnt go this year, at a UKPSA RO course, but was it expensive to exhibit?
A friend who was there did tell me. Something like £325 + VAT, per 6ft table, for the weekend...
This is the first year ever I've not attended... I can't help thinking that 50 individual gazebo sized plots at £50 a pop, sited on the grass behind Fultons would bring more interest to what is now a very dull show. There must be plenty of belt makers, walking stick carvers, bullet casters, knife makers, etc. etc. who would take a chance and fork out £50 but certainly not lob out £400.
Total cost to the NRA - Zero.
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Back when, the fee was dependant on who you asked.
Nothing and I mean nothing has been done to encourage anyone to go to the Phoenix.
Be that sellers or buyers.
Such a shame.
Nothing and I mean nothing has been done to encourage anyone to go to the Phoenix.
Be that sellers or buyers.
Such a shame.
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Opening day Friday morning 8am there were less than ten of us waiting to get in, stall holders were either setting up or had not even started setting up.
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