PEOPLE will be able to exchange, collect and talk about trading cards at an event next month.<\/p>\n
After five conventions held in Victoria\u2019s capital, the Melbourne Card Fair will introduce itself to the regions for the first time on Sunday, 3 July at Buninyong Town Hall.<\/p>\n
Cards will range from AFL to Pok\u00e9mon, and the fair\u2019s founder and director Shane Penrose said he\u2019s keen to meet Ballarat enthusiasts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to meet some new collectors,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a good opportunity for the people in Ballarat but it\u2019s also a good opportunity for us in Melbourne to meet new people and generate some interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a new market for traders from Melbourne and something new for Ballarat. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s been anything similar for a while there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cards and memorabilia will be available from over 40 stalls from visiting and local sellers.<\/p>\n
Mr Penrose said the fairs are always well-received, and the social component is the most important thing about the fair for him.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople like to just stop and have a chat with the vendors, and most often know each other through internet dealings and forums,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to see everyone meeting face-to-face and having everyone able to hold these collector\u2019s items in their hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s other conventions that are really flashy with lots of offerings. I try to steer away from that. This is basically about collectors connecting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Entry is $5 via cash at the door or a pre-booked ticket with proceeds from each ticket going towards 3BA\u2019s Winter Appeal. To book, visit bit.ly\/3aRDW8P.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PEOPLE will be able to exchange, collect and talk about trading cards at an event next month. After five conventions held in Victoria\u2019s capital, the Melbourne Card Fair will introduce itself to the regions for the first time on Sunday, 3 July at Buninyong Town Hall. Cards will range from AFL to Pok\u00e9mon, and the […]<\/p>\n