Having read the above, I know what it's like from both sides of the fence. I collect, but I also sell. I don't sell diecast (I only buy!) but I do sell other antiques and collectables, and as a dealer, I have to say that the last two years have been extraordinarily diffcult. Those who have stock they bought before the market collapsed are faced with having to sell for less than they paid (and some areas have seen prices drop to less than half what they were only 5 years ago), while buying is just as difficult. The general public assumes they have pieces that are still worth a fortune (often based on what they see from archive re-broadcasts of Bargain Hunt and Flog-it!) and can't believe their treasures are only worth a fraction of what they were a few years ago. However, I digress ....
To return to topic, I was just going to mention that the second Cirencester Toy & Train Fair of the year takes place this coming Sunday, 3rd April, in the town's Bingham Hall. Hopefully, lots of diecast, as well as other toys and games. There's more info on the website at
http://retroronnie.com/cirencester. There's another fair on May 7th, at Didcot.
Don't worry Ghosty, I'll look out for any long-seaters on your behalf.
