QUOTE (Gary @ 3 Dec 2007, 13:52)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Very dissapointing that there was a distinct lack of Xmas goodies. There was a large "small trader" presence but they all missed opportunities for show bargains to get the punters interested and parting with cash. If there was a bargain you had to hunt for it rather than having it hit you in the face. This is an area that the show organisers need to look at. If a trader cannot come up with a stonking show offer they should not be allowed to appear!
I beg to differ on this, it is very difficult for a small trader to come up with a "stonking"show offer and to banish a trader because they fail to supply said offer would get any organiser who tried it a very poor reputation I feel. Small traders who specialise do not normally have funds available to buy the quantities of stock required for this sort of dealing.
Regards