Why is it that...? (Ebay moan but not O/T!)

Jerry... You should have gone to cheffins auction in Cambridge, we had to travel 3 1/2 hours from cheshire there is allways plenty to have a chomp at on offer.

Rgds bob

Jerry,

May we see you at Enstone on the 11 Nov,

Actually Martin, a bring and buy is rather tempting and likely to disgorge an engine or two suited to my level of knowledge/depth of pocket but even Enstone is a 300mile-plus round trip from Norwich (according to the RAC routefinder site). Whinge, whinge.

Still if I can get a special dispensation from the boss or else bring along a child or two I might make it.

As for Cheffins, Bob, I confess I was/am ignorant as to the auction. I think a subscription to Stationary Engine magazine might be on my Christmas list...

As an aside, do many engines change hands at rallies? I've seen lots in the various places I've lived over the years (one of my favourites was the Adur festival when I lived in Sussex, and of course Amberley) but rarely seen 'em for sale. Is a discreet approach required, casually waving fivers, or is it generally the case that hardware for sale is clearly signed?

Do others here acquire their engines via contacts in clubs, friends of friends and so on, or are we all searching Ebay in every quiet moment?

camp> Jerry,

Jerry... They have a website

which you can check for dates and catalouges I think the next is in spring sometime, undoubtbly the best way to get engines and information is to come to the rallys and speak to people there is usally some one who brings an extra lump they might be getting rid of.

Regards bob

I know what Jerry means, coming from the same side of the country but it is possible. I've just bought two engines from eBay, both within an hours drive. Patience is the key.

I assume you're hooked up to Gazes, Keys, Durrants etc ?

Most of their catalogues are on-line these days, and searchable.

I see various engines come though Gazes (I live in Diss)

BugBear