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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 17, 2004 05:42 PM
This will be a predictable comment, but I thought it was great! Maybe Duncan can provide a figure for the attendance on the Sunday but I thought it was at least as many as last year and there was a long queue even 15 mins after the doors opened. The number at the Saturday dinner was slightly up on last year, and my table (D) is still celebrating winning the quiz! The complimentary bottle of champagne was much appreciated. Plenty of good bargains to be had on the Sunday - I bought, from the bring and buy, an near mint 1990s Elf Super Slim Slot Load 16mm projector for £70!!! The auction was a smaller than usual but still lasted over an hour. The most expensive item was a rare full length Jason and the Argonauts, which went for £100.
So, UK collectors, please don't miss the next one: 19/20 November 2005. There were collectors from Ireland, Italy and even Australia there this year, so what excuse have you got! And it's not just me saying this, on the train up I found myself opposite Barry Attwood, who rightly said something like "If people make the effort and experience it for themselves, they will keep coming back."
Thanks to Anne and the Derann team for another fantastic weekend of 'absolute pleasure'!
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Barry Attwood
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1411
From: Enfield, U.K.
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted November 18, 2004 03:27 AM
Yes your right Adrian, Blackpool was another fun event, with many a bargain to be had. I know for a fact that one collector Rickey Daniels tried Blackpool on my advice 3 or 4 years back, and he hasn't missed one since, so it's true Blackpool does get into your blood (this last one was my 15th in a row), so if there are any of you out there who need at least a year to arrange your plans, well you have officially got it, as Blackpool next year is one week later, so stop dithering, and make your mind up and come, you won't be dissapointed.
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Paul Wilson
Junior
Posts: 8
From: Manchester
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted November 19, 2004 11:39 AM
Hi Mike
I didnt mean to be uncharitable but it does seem to me that the majority of the members on this forum are biased towards one event only and not to the others.
I live in Manchester but make an effort to come down to ealing twice a year and I have 2 kids and a wife as well so I know about money being tight but you dont have to go made bon money to enjoy the day, anyway enough said I have had my say and hope that everybody takes it on board and has a think about it.
No doubt all and sundry will be putting in their four peneth but as the saying goes truth hurts.
Thanks for your welcome to the forum, I have been collecting 8mm since mid seventies and have got a fair collection, three of my prized titles are (full length features) Star Trek The Motion picture, and yes it weas released over in the stated by Marketing full length, Close Encounters, one of the few prints and Superman The Movie, this is one of the rarest, so I was told it was made for the crew of the film and never intended for public but I got hold of one, the quality is superb.
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Mike Peckham
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1461
From: West Sussex, UK.
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted November 19, 2004 12:28 PM
Hello Paul
I'm very envious of you for your print of Close Encounters, I saw a reel of this on the big screen at Ealing and was amazed at the quality. I understand that Derann only released a few of these prints before they were asked to return the negative, is that right?
On the Subject of people on the forum supportig Ealing, you are right that many of us do but that is in part because many of us came to know each other through Ealing or met up at Ealing because it was an event that was easily accessable to us, it kind of grew from there.
I am every bit as keen to make it up to Blackpool and know that many others on the forum are as well, Adrian and Barry for instance go to every one! I always hope that we don't show a bias on here towards one event or another or for that matter the dealers. We tend to discuss those which people have experience of and those that contribute to the Forum, Derann and Perrys for instance.
Any way, great to have you on board and as another Blackpool goer you will be able to join forces with Adrian, Barry et al to make sure that we all get up there next year ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Mike ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 19, 2004 06:37 PM
Must agree that all events are worthy of support, but I acknowledge that very few people can get to everything. E.g. I've never been to Farnworth, but I'd certainly like to, having read many positive comments about it. If anyone in the UK has never been to the BFCC, it's also a must. I'd also highly recommend Tadley, although don't expect to see so much film for sale as the main emphasis is on entertaining the audience via what's on the screen.
I must admit to getting a bit obsessive about promoting Blackpool, and it's partly with a view to encouraging the support that will keep it going for many years to come. However, the main reason is that I - and everyone I know that goes - has such a good time that I hate to think of other keen collectors missing out! The ideal is to stay 2 (or better still 3) nights, so that you have the fun of a short holiday as well as the dinner and convention.
Adrian
[ November 20, 2004, 06:14 AM: Message edited by: Adrian Winchester ]
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