Bargain hunting at the Maidstone vintage Toy Fair, October 2023

A stroll around the Toy fair at Maidstone's Market Hall.
Quite a large and eclectic fair that I thoroughly enjoyed walking around.
Filmed at the start of October the fair takes place a few times a year so why not visit?
I have tried not to film people or conversations, but with this kind of Event it is very difficult not to miss all, so if there are any objections, please let me know with the time on the Video.
#toyfair
#collectorsfair
#modeltrains

[@tubularap]

Thanks for sharing your visit to the Fair. Soon I am going to my first Modeltrain Fair, here in the Netherlands, after restarting the model-world affection of my youth. Now I have a sense of what to expect and what I am looking for.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the Maidstone fair. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@kimballthurlow577]

29:41 Agh… so glad you found the HD tender. That is a bargain - they can be 30 or 40 if in a box. Now you have forgotten where are the other things you were to go back to pick-up!!!

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I di buy a few bits and pieces, I have been looking for that tender fore a while, I also bought the 0 gauge flying Scotsman body for £15, I just loved the workmanship in it.

[@HenrikSweden1]

great fun to watch ! if i may give you an advice , if you had a slideshow covering most of the tables you would make it possible to better see all the goodies. anyway thanks for the video !

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Thanks for watching and I will take onboard you suggestion for the future and see what I can do.

[@premikyam2726]

Dusty. You bagged 2 bargains mate. The GA spamcan is Graham Farish. Let me know if you need parts for the restoration. I got a few with original mechanism plus a few with replacement motors/chassis.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

great thank you, let me get it apart and see what's what.

[@premikyam2726]

who was the trader selling the £25 repair locos ?@@dustyshelfcollectables

[@Robutube1]

Looking forward to watching you restore that 3-railer (Golden Arrow?) 🙂.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Oh yes! I think it is actually a Wrenn not totally sure yet. But doesn't work at the moment

[@kimballthurlow577]

Was the Spam Can a converted 2 rail to 3 rail. Another great find.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

It looks to be a 3 rail original, I thought it may be wrenn but other have said Graham Farish. I've not given it too much inspection as I was away last week, but should get to have a look at the weekend

[@kimballthurlow577]

45:59 Oh dear - I have a scar in the forehead too where my little brother hit me with a lump of wood - 68 years ago!

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Brothers!

[@robinforrest7680]

Sometimes I regret moving across the channel 30yrs ago, this is one of them. Buying on internet is one thing, but I really miss events like this☹️ It’d be lovely to be able to « rummage » for Hornby Dublo

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

It is certainty good fun!

[@Jeansieguy]

5:15 Space 1999, Eagle transporter ... $450 AUD (app. 235 GBP) on ebay ... yikes

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I can not believe the prices, but given the age and condition not too bad I suppose ,unfortunately well out of my price range. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@rose-sk2qv]

Would love to set up a working train set but dont know where to start

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I think in three steps, how much space do you have, that will help deciding the scale. Then budget, New should run well out of the box (and the shop should help you with any issues) but second-hand will be much cheaper and finally ..... Imagination. Anyway thanks for watching.

[@kimballthurlow577]

I wonder what are the prices for Bayko?

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

If I see it in the future I will ask.