Hi (John)thanks for the welcome message. Re the old thread was just rather annoyed at someone dissing camera fairs, as i love them. They are full of interesting people from young to old, iv noticed this year that there are alot of new faces coming to the fairs i attend and its not only an opportunity for people to sell there unwanted equipment but you can part exchange items and buy new and used in good condition. they are also becoming a bit of a social gathering. If you been to Boston spa fair then you should know me, im there everytime. NEXT FAIR AT BOSTON SPA nr LEEDS ON 8TH JULY 2012 AT THE VILLAGE HALL. We are going to photographica fair in London this weekend, its a very large fair and people come from all over world, its great to know that photography is a world wide interested theres just so many options to choose from camera and lenses wise, far too many, lol. Regards scarborough-girl

Re - CAMERA FAIRS.
There are quite a few in the uk if you know where to look. Theres one near Leeds which is held quite regularly its at boston spa village hall and when iv been theres always a good friendly atmosphere and plenty of camera and lenses, the stallholders have been very approachable and helpful, approximately 25-30tables and seem to be alot of people there. Theres also one at Derby, its small but its quite busy and i had to queue briefly to get in. Wolverhampton is quite a big fair. And then the big camera fair in london thats held once a year but ofcourse the people who know about the other uk fair will know where and when this fair is!!! I would just like to add the footfall of all the fairs iv attended sometimes are busy sometimes not so busy, Iv had some good bargains and also sold on my unwanted items. So i dont think its very fair to put these camera fairs down. SO WHY SOME PEOPLE SAY AVOID LEEDS???!!! nOT FULL OF BORING FARTS AT ALL. give THE LEEDS ONE a try. CHECK OUT camerafayre.co.uk