tourneo123321 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) The next show at the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin will be on Sunday 7th. June 2015 from 10.30am to 3.00pm. Great venue with a massive free car park, level and easy access, superb catering throughout the day and a happy and enjoyable atmosphere. 80 tables packed with stock, old & new, by dealers from all over Ireland plus some from the UK and MASSES of model railway stock on offer. Admission is 4 euros. A few tables remain available at the time of writing; please call 0044 7966 694579 or locally in Dublin 018311158. Visit our website at http://www.chrisdyerfairs.co.uk Edited May 7, 2015 by Garfield Text formatting Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 If anyone is looking for anything special, drop us a line as we have access to some odd bits and bobs that are not always on display on our stalls And remember we do part exchange, and we are always looking for good clean boxed stock Irish & UK outline Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Any Continental modellers out there? 2 fabulous station buildings for sale at the next show in Stillorgan: Both are €75 each Part exchange may be considered Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Our next Stillorgan Park Hotel Fair: Sunday June 7th 10-30 - 3pm Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Its not an exhibition Ray, its a toy fair Railway 00 HO N & O Chris Dyer Sean Ryan Jim Downham Walter Oberle Des McGlynn ( & Books) Dougal McFarlane Terry McNally Martin Reynolds Jim Casey Martin Grey Bill Quick Jack Dziworski Mike Walker Dave Lindfield Die Cast Des Cooney Mick Lennon Nigel Crofts Greene Diarmud Byrne ( & Books) Michael Dryhurst AOB Martin Hennessy Una OGrady (Dolls) Gerry Smith Sean Doyle Sandra McDowell Eric Downey Liam Byrne John Edge Gerry Cuddihy Noel Keenan Gerard Murray Anne OLeary Owen Kelly Tony Gallagher Joe McCluskey Quote
burnthebox Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Dave'y boy, are Marks Models not displaying their wares at this one, also under AOB what are these "exhibitors / toy fairer's " displaying, selling, bartering, maybe even giving away!!!!!' Quote
Ray1964 Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Hi Dave. Thanks for the list and I stand corrected. It's a toy fair. Quote
Irish Rail Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I havery been attending variations of this show for the past 18 years from the victor and marine hotel in dun laoghaire to this show in stillorgan. Really enjoyed the show today, a nice atmosphere and good barains on the various stalls Quote
burnthebox Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Well IR, I enjoyed the show today & got what I'd call a couple of bargains !! enjoyed the banter as always, & I too remember the Victor, must be getting old............... Quote
dave182 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 First time to visit the show at this venue and really enjoyed it. Like the lads above, I was pleasantly surprised at the prices and picked up some bargains! Quote
josefstadt Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Good show, as usual. Picked up a bargain rake of DB bogie hopper wagons. Quote
burnthebox Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 As said earlier I enjoyed the show, but forgot to mention the number of stall holders showing Sterling prices for their items, & not Euro !!! I know many of the stalls were from the UK, giving that they in general would be making some profit with the Sterling / Euro exchange rate, so why they were advertising their items in Steling only I thought was a bit of a put off, just saying, Quote
Dave Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Prices should be in Euro, a number of people said it to me on the day. When I go to shows up north I have a sterling price list. Quote
Garfield Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Traders are legally obliged to display retail prices in euro: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer_affairs/consumer_protection/pricing/price_display_of_goods_and_services.html Under the EC (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) Regulations 2002, retailers must show the correct selling price in euro including taxes. Quote
Garfield Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) sorry still under GB rules Care to explain the logic there? The event is taking place on Irish soil, so UK law doesn't apply. The only instance where it possibly might was if the event was held in the grounds of the British Embassy! Edited June 8, 2015 by Garfield Quote
Noel Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 I guess perhaps because it is run as an 'event' (i.e. a toy fare) it may not be considered 'retail' in terms of the act. But I agree ALL prices should be displayed in Euro. Try it the other way around in the UK and you might get short shift. Quote
Noel Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) sorry still under GB rules Hmm - stirring the pot! Eine europäische Sinn für Humor A European sense of humor Edited June 8, 2015 by Noel Quote
Blaine Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Its Illegal anyway. Wonder will the VAT people ever show up again........ Quote
Dave Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Its Illegal anyway. Wonder will the VAT people ever show up again........ When did they show up? Never seen them at that show, revenue are asking hotels for a list of trade events and details of traders. Quote
Blaine Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 When did they show up? Never seen them at that show, revenue are asking hotels for a list of trade events and details of traders. Few years back at the fairs and at a few model railway shows Quote
DiveController Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Its Illegal anyway. Wonder will the VAT people ever show up again........ I know that, in our eyes, the hobby is not cheap but you'd think they had bigger fish to fry. Maybe no VAT would be payable in any case if the trade was below a certain value and a 'hobby'? Quote
Garfield Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) I know that, in our eyes, the hobby is not cheap but you'd think they had bigger fish to fry. Maybe no VAT would be payable in any case if the trade was below a certain value and a 'hobby'? Whatever about the VAT, the first part of that statement still stands. Failure to display the euro sale price of goods is illegal. I doubt the traders travelling from the UK are mere hobbyists... the least they could do is show their potential customers some respect by taking the guesswork out of the equation and displaying the cost of their wares in the local currency. It's not a lot to ask, in fairness, and it's the only real downside to what is a very well organised event.* *Edit: And I should point out, the issue is with the individual traders and not the organisers. Edited June 8, 2015 by Garfield See above Quote
DiveController Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Failure to display the euro sale price of goods is illegal. ... the least they could do is show their potential customers some respect by taking the guesswork out of the equation and displaying the cost of their wares in the local currency. It's not a lot to ask, in fairness, Completely agree with that! Quote
Broithe Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 I know that, in our eyes, the hobby is not cheap but you'd think they had bigger fish to fry. Maybe no VAT would be payable in any case if the trade was below a certain value and a 'hobby'? The 'hobby' aspect doesn't really matter, above a certain turnover threshold* any business must be VAT registered, below that level they just pay the VAT on their supplies and can't claim it back. * currently £82,000 in UK and €75,000 in Ireland - so, around €1,500 a week turnover. At the risk of being 'political', a lot of people from GB do tend to think that the rest of the world should be in tune with them. When I used to travel over as a foot passenger, there were always people on the bus to Heuston and Connolly that were amazed that they couldn't (officially) pay in Sterling, although the driver would always facilitate them. That would not happen over here. Quote
DiveController Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 lot of people from GB do tend to think that the rest of the world should be in tune with them. When I used to travel over as a foot passenger, there were always people on the bus to Heuston and Connolly that were amazed that they couldn't (officially) pay in Sterling, although the driver would always facilitate them How much is the fare, driver? Well, sir, that would be 80 Irish pence, sir. How much would that be in British pounds, Patrick? About six pounds, sir, but sure that fiver will be fine and don't worry about the difference Quote
burnthebox Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Well guys, I'm pleased at the imput on this, & for what it's worth, would the fact that the prices, & not all, were in Sterling, because if something was say, £10.00 it might be kinda tempting, a sure it's not too bad a price, but if the same item in question is in Euro, it's about €14.00 or there about's, maybe not such a bargin !!! If it was a bargin in the first place !!! Quote
DiveController Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 For sure, Paul. I have to buy a lot in Sterling and am always surprised that it looks quite a bit more expensive when converted back into 'real money'. Perceptions.. once you agree to buy and have your wallet out, it's harder to put the item back on the shelf Quote
Broithe Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 How much is the fare, driver?Well, sir, that would be 80 Irish pence, sir. How much would that be in British pounds, Patrick? About six pounds, sir, but sure that fiver will be fine and don't worry about the difference Actually, the fare was IR£2 - and he would take UK£2 - it then changed to €2.50, and he would still take UK£2. Everybody got a ticket, so I presume that it was all sorted out afterwards and DB got the due fares. I haven't used it for a few years, I drive now, and he has retired, so I don't know the current situation. He was a good chap with an interest in merchant shipping and we often had a chat at Heuston, as that was the last stop and there was frequently only me left on by then. Quote
Broithe Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Perceptions.. once you agree to buy and have your wallet out, it's harder to put the item back on the shelf Hence £14.99 looks a pound less than £15..... Quote
burnthebox Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Hence £14.99 looks a pound less than £15..... Try telling the women folk that.............. Quote
DiveController Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Hence £14.99 looks a pound less than £15..... Exactly! Actually, the fare was IR£2 - and he would take UK£2 - it then changed to €2.50, and he would still take UK£2. Everybody got a ticket, He was a good chap with an interest in merchant shipping and we often had a chat at Heuston, as that was the last stop and there was frequently only me left on by then. It's the Irish way and good luck to him for doing it. I was just having the craic earlier Edited June 9, 2015 by DiveController Quote
Broithe Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 It's the Irish way and good luck to him for doing it. I was just having the craic earlier Indeed, everybody wins - it wouldn't happen over here, though... Quote
Tarabuses Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 This happens at the model railway exhibitions too. I presume the organiser allows them to sell in sterling otherwise the traders wouldn't attend? It doesn't alter the fact that it's illegal though. Quote
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