Orange Bird Sale - anyone going?

07 Feb 2013, 16:48

I'm seriously thinking of going to Orange this year - never been before. How many other AFFers go? How big is it? I was thinking of taking say 40 finches in the $40-$100 pair range - am I likely to sell the lot?

07 Feb 2013, 17:00

SamDavis wrote:I'm seriously thinking of going to Orange this year - never been before. How many other AFFers go? How big is it? I was thinking of taking say 40 finches in the $40-$100 pair range - am I likely to sell the lot?

Hi Sam,i've been to a couple,a bit quishy and one sided but the finches that are taken to sell go quite quick and at reasonable prices.Not going this year,thinking of doing the count again. Cheers Craig

07 Feb 2013, 17:29

Sam the new venue is huge , it’s a four court basket ball stadium , plenty of room ! I have been the last two years an sold most birds in that price range . I don’t think I’ll be going this year . not keen on the five hour drive .

07 Feb 2013, 21:28

I'm going Sam and staying for the dinner on Sat night.

07 Feb 2013, 22:30

Yea Sam,

I'm coming too!!! I made the decision this evening at dinner....
It will be a long day trip...I might be lucky & find some Australian Dilute Goulgains!! Anyone??????

Cheers,
Ripley

07 Feb 2013, 22:34

Too big for me but will be there as its close to home ..not sure but may have seen that sellers needed to book tables this year ??????? not sure about that .

08 Feb 2013, 06:20

Hi Deb,

Sellers DON'T need to book tables - you can just turn up and the day and bench your birds like always.

Sellers CAN reserve a table if they wish (that means they can arrive at 9am Saturday morning and have a reserved table).

Reserved tables are $10 each (plus you still pay your normal bird entry fees).

Note: There are only about 15 reserved tables left so if you want one book quickly - I haven't mentioned this anywhere else - an AFF special tip ;)

http://OrangeBirdSale.com

08 Feb 2013, 07:01

Myzomela wrote:I'm going Sam and staying for the dinner on Sat night.

I couldn't possibly miss the dinner. I believe you to be the evening's entertainer - the star attraction!

08 Feb 2013, 07:03

Ripley wrote:Yea Sam,

I'm coming too!!! I made the decision this evening at dinner....
It will be a long day trip...I might be lucky & find some Australian Dilute Goulgains!! Anyone??????

Cheers,
Ripley

Well looks like I'm definitely going too. Not sure about bringing Goulgains back in my car - are they harmless?

08 Feb 2013, 07:17

Thanks for the info everyone.
I guess the reserved tables would suit many of the parrot guys with much larger cages. From what everyone says it sounds like there'll be plenty of space for my little finch stuff without the need to book a table.
However I will book for the dinner as soon as I determine how many others are tagging along with me. Ray - Do we need to book for the afternoon aviary tour or just follow along?
Looking forward to meeting many AFFers in person for the first time - jusdeb especially!