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Hi John,
used to go to Wakefield,but haven't been for a few years.I don't buy many medals these days unless something unusual with a good story turns up. Lots of problems with made up groups and re-named medals made me decide to turn to badges and, as the saying goes, the grass isn't always greener, as badge collecting has its problems too.I knew badges were faked, but thought it would be reasonably easy to spot them - how wrong I was !
I only attend Bowburn fair now and often feel sorry for the medal dealers.As you say, they carry a lot of stock and must have a fair bit of money tied up in them.rarely see money changing hands.And, if they are not selling, then they rarely buy new stock and their stock then gets stagnant attracting fewer buyers.Difficult times.Online sellers seem to be fairing a bit better.
Anyway, good look with your new direction of collecting.Don't be frightened of asking questions on here, a great bunch of people.
Mark
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