Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Big thanks to all the record dealers and people who turned up at the soul music record fair and swap meet, loads of wheeling and dealing going on between the dealers and I think most of them were happy with their day, will look into perhaps having another one towards the end of the year around October if the dealers feel it's worth doing we are certainly happy to do another event at the football club, raised a few quid for the football club which was well worth the effort. Thousands of records to look through and a good day was had by all I think. Regards - Mark Bicknell Edited July 17, 2011 by Mark Bicknell Link to comment
Guest sharmo 1 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi mark great to see you again mate and all the lad's , it was a great day and your organisation helped us all.I didn't hear any moans apart from the odd dealer saying they'd spent more than they took !!! so that's a good thing.Loads of variety of records from soul, northern , southern ,deep ,funk , jazz funk/ fusion , reggae and ska.It's alway's a bit tricky this time of year with people on holiday/ going on holiday or just come back and a reflection on the economy at the moment can't be ignored.On the whole I for one would say it was a great sucess I won't mention the contraversial issue of the bacon sandwich situation regarding certain members of the Stoke gang Lol !!!!! please put me down for a table for the next one although Andrew D told me he starts the first course of his sex change operation so He may have to make a split decision over that one.Anyway many thank's and see you soon Si. Link to comment
Chris Anderton Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Mark, I really enjoyed the day, socially it was excellent, really great to catch up with everyone. Sales wise it was well worthwhile, although with a catchment area as big as Manchester ther could have been more buyers in attendence. I know people are used to buying records on the net these days but this has shown there is no substitute to actually getting out there and loking through boxes! Great fun...I`ll be at the next one. Chris Link to comment
grant Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Mark, I really enjoyed the day, socially it was excellent, really great to catch up with everyone. Sales wise it was well worthwhile, although with a catchment area as big as Manchester ther could have been more buyers in attendence. I know people are used to buying records on the net these days but this has shown there is no substitute to actually getting out there and loking through boxes! Great fun...I`ll be at the next one. Chris totally agree with you chris, felt like a kid in a sweet shop with a lot of fantastic tunes on offer it was a great way to spend a few hours on a sat afternoon, and a bit of nice chit chat too, oh and thanks for the tune and the discount Chris, both sides are top drawer fella and hats off to mark for organising it Edited July 17, 2011 by grant Link to comment
Guest oldsoulgit Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Mark . Had a great afternoon, just one gripe, could have done with some music being played all through the day, all in all a great day, i'll be at the next one cheers Jim. Link to comment
Chalky Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I had a good day and good to catch up with people you rarely see these days. Could have done with a few more bodies through the door as there was so many quality records on offer, did surprise me with the large catchment area in the NW alone. Think most dealers went home happy having made a few quid. As said you can't beat actually going through the vinyl, internet doesn't compare, it's how most of us got what knowledge we have and the best way IMO to learn about the records, artists and labels. Maybe the dealers should be given something like 30 minute sets so that the punters can actually hear some of the stuff on offer? Link to comment
Raremusicdirect Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Maybe the dealers should be given something like 30 minute sets so that the punters can actually hear some of the stuff on offer? Went to the Luton record fair recently and thought the same thing, definitely sell a few more 45s I would think................hope to make the next one......... Link to comment
Mace Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Had a good day, sold a few, bought a few and drank (more than) a few Was worth going and would deffo do it again....though we were knackered come 3am in Burnley, so in hindsight might not do the full day & night thing again. So Mark, your mission, should you choose to accept it.............try and pick a date when there's no allnighters on locally ( best of luck with that then ) Beggsy hogged the decks for the last hour or so and sold a few off the back of it.......definately a good way to sell lesser knowns, and also pricks your ears up to things you might be looking for but hadn't seen in the boxes you'd looked through. Edited July 17, 2011 by Mace Link to comment
Chalky Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 So Mark, your mission, should you choose to accept it.............try and pick a date when there's no allnighters on locally ( best of luck with that then ) good point about the date, think the fact that two major all-nighters on with in about an hour maybe had an effect. maybe Hyde a bit of the beaten track too??? Maybe somewhere more central to the transport network? where ever the next one, will be there Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Mark . Had a great afternoon, just one gripe, could have done with some music being played all through the day, all in all a great day, i'll be at the next one cheers Jim. Jim the decks were set up by me in the corner and it was clearley stated on the flyer and I told the dealers that it was there for the purpose of playing records which they might sell, we were only two handed mate Jac doing the food and me on the door so unable to be in two places at once otherwise we could have played a few maybe put a CD player in next time for background music. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 May do another one towards the end of the year Oct/Nov, take your point Chalky about Hyde being a little out of town but any funds raised yesterday went to the football club so I certainly would'nt go to another venue and give them the room hire etc. will certainly look at allnighter dates etc. if we do another one, thanks again to everyone who supported the event. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment
Mace Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Jim the decks were set up by me in the corner and it was clearley stated on the flyer and I told the dealers that it was there for the purpose of playing records which they might sell, we were only two handed mate Jac doing the food and me on the door so unable to be in two places at once otherwise we could have played a few maybe put a CD player in next time for background music. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Bingo would be a nice touch :lol: :lol: Link to comment
Chalky Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 May do another one towards the end of the year Oct/Nov, take your point Chalky about Hyde being a little out of town but any funds raised yesterday went to the football club so I certainly would'nt go to another venue and give them the room hire etc. will certainly look at allnighter dates etc. if we do another one, thanks again to everyone who supported the event. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Understand your reason for Hyde Mark and no problem with it, it was just a though it might be too much trouble for some to get there and that there must be plenty of places with a free room that would be glad of the business on a Saturday afternoon in todays climate? 1 Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Bingo would be a nice touch :lol: :lol: See your feeling better then lol Mark Link to comment
Mark B Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Understand your reason for Hyde Mark and no problem with it, it was just a though it might be too much trouble for some to get there and that there must be plenty of places with a free room that would be glad of the business on a Saturday afternoon in todays climate? I know where you are coming from chalky Hyde is a bit out of the way, I know if Adrian the owner of the Greatstone was approached and it wasn't a match day then he would probably do it for free pretty central easy to get too by car bus or metro. And the decks are already on site so music can be played, with the 3 rooms now it is a good size. Just an idea Mark not trying to steal your thunder, will attend the next one wherever it is. Well done Mark, Link to comment
Guest Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Yes very well done Mark it was fab catching up with all the""faces" there, really enjoyed the day. Little sad it confirmed my uncontrollable addiction to vinyl as I well home with several hundred more records than I came with. Like everyone's said you can't beat digging through vinyl - the standard of records there was superb. You'd have to spend a year solid in the USA to see that many fine soul 45s at a record fair. I had a great time, so friendly too. How often are you gonna do them? I'll be at the next for sure... Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Yes very well done Mark it was fab catching up with all the""faces" there, really enjoyed the day. Little sad it confirmed my uncontrollable addiction to vinyl as I well home with several hundred more records than I came with. Like everyone's said you can't beat digging through vinyl - the standard of records there was superb. You'd have to spend a year solid in the USA to see that many fine soul 45s at a record fair. I had a great time, so friendly too. How often are you gonna do them? I'll be at the next for sure... I know you naughty man and you ran out of cheques lol, seems that we need to avoid allnighters being on the same day so I will look at October for the next one and we can see how that one goes I might even get my arse in gear and also have a table and get rid of some of the many boxes upstairs lol, glad you all had a fun day and you are right John in the couple of boxes I looked through the standard of records was first class on offer. You got some nice new fifty count boxes as well John in one of your many deals yesterday lol Regards - Mark. Link to comment
Wilxy Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I enjoyed the craic yesterday at the Hyde record fair during the first leg of our marathon tour of Greater Manchester and district, and the only downside today is that I don't want to see another 45 or motorway sign for a few days at least Link to comment
Steve G Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Enjoyed it even if it was a horrendous trip up the M1 / M6 wipers on all the way! As Chalky says it's these types of events where you learn so much, and a good laugh catching up with everyone too. Quite a few obscure things around in the boxes. Could do with a few more "locals" and travelling collectors though. Steve Link to comment
Mace Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I enjoyed the craic yesterday at the Hyde record fair during the first leg of our marathon tour of Greater Manchester and district, and the only downside today is that I don't want to see another 45 or motorway sign for a few days at least Bet the air is a bit 'fresher' down your way as well eh pal Thanks for driving us around yesterday Mike, hope that bare faced liar Des stayed awake for the rest of your return trip home... Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Enjoyed it even if it was a horrendous trip up the M1 / M6 wipers on all the way! As Chalky says it's these types of events where you learn so much, and a good laugh catching up with everyone too. Quite a few obscure things around in the boxes. Could do with a few more "locals" and travelling collectors though. Steve Good to see you Steve although it was a brief hello at the door, perhaps catch up next time, saw you deep at it digging allday and you looked like you were having fun, agree about a few more local and travelling collectors attending but what can you do it was well promoted, thinking of maybe doing the next one on a Sunday to avoid clashing with allnighters etc feedback on this would be most helpful. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment
Guest tee cee Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Mark, Thoroughly enjoyable day out with a great selection of records on show and at affordable prices. Definitely worth making the trip up from South London. If you change to a sunday the 30th october would be good as it is the day after the Manchester record fair. Trevor. Link to comment
Chalky Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 If you look at October there is an all-nighter every week I think. Can't see many making the trip after being up all night, I know I wouldn't be able to. Link to comment
Steve G Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Good to see you Steve although it was a brief hello at the door, perhaps catch up next time, saw you deep at it digging allday and you looked like you were having fun, agree about a few more local and travelling collectors attending but what can you do it was well promoted, thinking of maybe doing the next one on a Sunday to avoid clashing with allnighters etc feedback on this would be most helpful. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Hi Mark After niters people will go home to bed. Think Saturday is best. Steve Link to comment
Mace Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi Mark After niters people will go home to bed. Think Saturday is best. Steve Totally agree with this. Nov 5th looks a good date imo Mark, only niter on that date (at the moment) is in London. I'll be going Sandbach J17 that night, so also gives Des and Wilxy an option to go somewhere which ain't a late finish whilst up here before shooting back down to Worzilleville Link to comment
Wilxy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Totally agree with this. Nov 5th looks a good date imo Mark, only niter on that date (at the moment) is in London. I'll be going Sandbach J17 that night, so also gives Des and Wilxy an option to go somewhere which ain't a late finish whilst up here before shooting back down to Worzilleville Dodgy date that Mace......bonfires, fireworks and the methane you produce....could be a recipe for disaster Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 You let me know what date you would all like and I'll book it. Mark Bicknell. Link to comment
Md Records Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Had an enjoyable day, don't know what the answer is to the "apathy" . A bit off the wall & contentious, what about an evening? As I say I don't know what the answer is, but will certainly be at the next one. Des Parker Link to comment
Mark Bicknell Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Can't really find another date for a second record fair which does not clash with either an allnighter or a Hyde FC home game so will look at doing another out of season next year. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment
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