Notidanodon Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi guys I have never been to one of the Oxford shows and I was wondering whether it would be worth me going? Does anyone have any advice? I saw in a previous thread that some people have been there, but weren't so sure on the quality? Thanks. (Also is anyone going?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 If it's not too far for you, have a go at it. Items at shows do change from show to show and a dull, ho- hum show one year might be quite exciting the next. Especially if there are finds being unearthed from new sites. If you do decide to go, please let us know how it went. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Sadly I wont be going this year as transport is a massive issue, not getting myself there but getting 100's of fossils there without my own transport ....well yeah there are a few decent sellers there but there is a lot of gem, mineral sellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 This show is held every few months. Have been tempted to go. But the Mrs often works on weekends, and by the time I am done with child care, taxiing etc, it wouldn't be worth my while to arrive late in the afternoon. 1 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Having exhibited there with Matt I found it pretty poor certainly compared to Bakewell. There are few affordable fossils and it’s mostly minerals. If it’s close to you pop along but if it’s a trek I wouldn’t bother. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notidanodon Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 4 hours ago, JohnBrewer said: Having exhibited there with Matt I found it pretty poor certainly compared to Bakewell. There are few affordable fossils and it’s mostly minerals. If it’s close to you pop along but if it’s a trek I wouldn’t bother. thanks then i guess its a bit too fsr for me (2 and bit hours) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I’d not bother John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I would not bother ether what you spend on the travel just added to a online sale. I have not been to a fossil show in the U.K. for some time. I do like going just for people watching especially around the shiney crystal magic vendor. I may go to Bakewell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Bakewell ‘rocks’ 1 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Bakewell is really good. Some great stuff and great people. Never been to The Oxford Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 7 hours ago, JohnBrewer said: Bakewell ‘rocks’ When is the Bakewell show? MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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