1949threepence Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 Seriously thinking of going this year, and may well make purchases. However, I'm wondering if it's best to armed with a wad of notes, or whether dealers are happy to accept a debit card payment. From what I've heard in the past, notes are better, but unsure as to what payment medium is generally preferred/acceptable. The other point is whether or not it's on the ground floor, and are there seats placed at convenient intervals? My partner would quite like to come with me, and because she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, can't do stairs or stand for long periods of time. Needs to sit at reasonably frequent intervals, although only for two or three minutes at most. If not at ground level, is there a lift? Also, is anybody else on here planning to go, either as a visitor or a dealer? Thanks in advance Quote
PWA 1967 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Although i have never been Mike ,i speak to a couple of dealers who will be there,some take cards and i know one will always take a deposit if he doesnt know you. Cash will always be better i would of thought especially for a discount I hope you find something and have a good day Edited July 6, 2018 by PWA 1967 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 43 minutes ago, PWA 1967 said: Although i have never been Mike ,i speak to a couple of dealers who will be there,some take cards and i know one will always take a deposit if he doesnt know you. Cash will always be better i would of thought especially for a discount I hope you find something and have a good day Thanks Pete Quote
Nonmortuus Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Talking about the Midland a few dealers do accept card but cash is king. If you can turn up with notes you always stand a fair better chance of agreeing on a price you both find acceptable. Edited July 6, 2018 by Nonmortuus 1 Quote
PWA 1967 Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 Looking in coin news Mike the show is on two floors but there are lifts plus a bar which i would of thought had seating 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, PWA 1967 said: Looking in coin news Mike the show is on two floors but there are lifts plus a bar which i would of thought had seating Thanks for that, Pete. Very much appreciated. Quote
Peter Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 York hotels/BB book up very quickly...worth a day out on its own merits. Quote
1949threepence Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Peter said: York hotels/BB book up very quickly...worth a day out on its own merits. I know they do, Peter. I think we'd either drive up, or get the train, on the day. Problem with the train is that whatever route we decided to take from here, would necessitate at least one change. My current favourite is to change the once, at Peterborough. Are you going? Quote
Peter Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 Worth being there on the Friday I'm told. My sister now lives South of Darlington but they are jetsetters.The drive and coin fair would be too much (return journey).I will do a Midland before snow sets in. 1 Quote
kildonan Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 The fair is on 3 floors with the coins on the upper two (stamps on the ground floor). There is a lift. There are seats dotted around the dealers tables although generally quite limited. The bar is situated next to the coin section and this has seating. It's always a good fair, if you make it I'm sure you'll have a great time. 2 Quote
1949threepence Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, kildonan said: The fair is on 3 floors with the coins on the upper two (stamps on the ground floor). There is a lift. There are seats dotted around the dealers tables although generally quite limited. The bar is situated next to the coin section and this has seating. It's always a good fair, if you make it I'm sure you'll have a great time. Again, thanks very much for that useful info @kildonan. Much appreciated. Quote
copper123 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I went last year , I think think the winter one is better , just my opinion , I also seem to buy better stuff in the winter - not sure why - are a few dealers not in attendance due to it being peak holiday season. Quote
1949threepence Posted July 7, 2018 Author Posted July 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, copper123 said: I went last year , I think think the winter one is better , just my opinion , I also seem to buy better stuff in the winter - not sure why - are a few dealers not in attendance due to it being peak holiday season. Oddly enough, all my best purchases seem to be made in the Winter period, almost without fail - from all sources. 1 Quote
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