Reply To: The end of EU conventions as we know it?

[Steve Johnson]

Not surprising really, for the reasons already stated. Pre-Covid some traders had already given up on attending some shows as it was no longer economically viable for them to do it, when factoring in petrol, accomodation, hiring space versus the takings on the day and that was even for a one day show. Yes it’s good publicity and all that but it is a long day for at times little reward.

I hope local shows do continue but Penarth has stopped and I hear the WMMS might be going too, alongside those that have already gone to the wall.

I try to go to a few a year but like many, the cost of getting there makes one really have to think to justify the expense, when one could buy a full 10mm army for the same price. Whilst I enjoyed Colours this year the quality of the games was by and large below par compared to other years, which is a shame. I know the cry os well put on a game, which I’ve done many times in the past, but this is no longer an option for me at the present time.