Anyway what started inauspiciously turned into a nice way to spend a few quid in the month that isn't usually known for wargaming events.
I would reckon there was about two dozen tables booked. Granted most were selling off Games Workshop stuff and the like at what seemed reasonable prices, but there were also a few enterprising wargamers attempting to shrink their wargames mountains.
I can see the potential of this event which has been running for three years and I will attend next year everything being well.To be honest it would be a good event for historical wargamers to attend and expand the whole idea.The parking was free. The food and drink cheap, so what was not to like on a cold Sunday morning in January.
So did I buy anything. Well yes. A book I subsequently found I already owned. Just how many times have I done this in the past!
Some really nice buildings at discount prices.
And the full battery from the GW Dogs of War series, Boronzios? Guns. I actually had some of this many years ago, but sold them. This time I managed to pick up the whole five gun battery with the five limbers and crew. I couldnt help myself because it is perfect for the renaissance and isn't too fantasy like at all. I wont boast about the price I paid, but it was very reasonable....
A tabletop sale that I would recommend wargamers consider next year. Great idea, so well done to the 'lads' who organised it.
Sounds like you got,yourself a bargain with the old Dogs of War pieces. Yes it was/is called Bronzios Galloper fun. You got FIVE?.
ReplyDeleteColin, you know how good a range the Dogs of War were. I should never have sold my army, even though it was never used. I just had to buy those guns.
DeleteWell, stands to reason you've just painted a pike block some archers and light cavalry with gendarmes on the way you "need " artillery? Don't you?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Have you noticed Iain when you see something at a ridiculously low price, you feel the need to buy it. I used to have one set, which I sold cheaply. Now I own five sets?. Its mad.
DeleteRobbie,I've never heard of this either-wish we'd gone by the sounds of it.
ReplyDeleteBy the way,if you came away from Bensham with all of your hubcaps intact,you are indeed a lucky man!!
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I know. Its not the most welcoming place. I did a couple of murder enquiries up there. It should have been more.
DeleteBy an odd coincidence I was at Penkridge Table Top Sale on the same day! My purchases also for my Borgias project, though not so impressive as yours!
ReplyDeleteId never been before and think its a good idea, especially in January when wargames shows etc are very thin on the ground.
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