Barnsley parts fair

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I'm thinking of going to Barnsley parts fair next weekend, but I've heard it caters more for those who want to buy clothing etc rather than engine bits.

Is it worth going or will I just go home with some funny clothes?

Also, any idea what time it opens? If id do go, I don't want to arrive after all the goodies have been snapped up.
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hendy wrote:I'm thinking of going to Barnsley parts fair next weekend, but I've heard it caters more for those who want to buy clothing etc rather than engine bits.

Is it worth going or will I just go home with some funny clothes?

Also, any idea what time it opens? If id do go, I don't want to arrive after all the goodies have been snapped up.
I went to wicksteed last sunday was some good jumble outside but nowee as near as many people as before ,
inside there were at least 25% less traders than previous fairs there and there were alot of cloths books shoes bling tat even a woman selling sweets :roll:
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an indication of the bubble deflating perhaps??
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bristolmod wrote:an indication of the bubble deflating perhaps??
alot of stuff is for sale on facebook some sites have over 11k members I sold something on there in under 1 min :D
plus the bay of evil is rammed its easy to sell less hassle no driving involved , plus id say alot of decent stuff has sold now or people want to hang onto stuff if you break your italian sx/gp headset its gonna cost you 200 quid plus now and it could still need work
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Also there just seems to be so many of them now
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most likely- I just get the impression that things are on the wane generally in scootering- it doesn't have the "buzz" it used to.

Its most likely me getting older, but I do feel that things aren't what they were.

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In general Wicksteed is the only parts fair of the year with ANY jumble. As a trader I'm down to only bothering with 2 venues now per year, Wicksteed and Bridlington. Trade definitely down at Wicksteed so it'll be interesting to see what Brid holds. There'll be no shortage of traders at Brid and there's no accommodation to be had so hopefully it'll be busy.
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well I'm on the lash a few miles away the night before, so I'm going to go just because I'm in the area.

Does anyone know what time it starts? Information seems thin on the ground.
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Normally 10 oclock at other fairs
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hendy wrote:well I'm on the lash a few miles away the night before, so I'm going to go just because I'm in the area.

Does anyone know what time it starts? Information seems thin on the ground.
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