[pro-petz]

Surely any mouse up for sale by auction will be available to whomever and not restricted to nmc members only, as the way I see it if it is only restricted to nmc members is discriminating against potential new fanciers to the hobby. Is not the main aim and objective of the nmc to promote the mouse and the fancy as a whole.

As a show that is open to the public whom pay for admittance, does that not also give them rights to participate in any auctions for any animals as if there were a sales table.

I can see the nmc breeders point of view aswell as they do not want all the hard work ruined but as stated by reducing the potential buyers is also potentially reducing the potential new members to the fancy. I know it is a very difficult decision to make as not knowing the person to whom an animal is sold to raises other potential issues and the welfare of the animal should always be the first consideration.

 

[SarahC]

It's not an NMC issue,it's specific to this show and it's organisers Burgess and covers all animals at the venue.It's to fall inline with welfare issues specifically the prevention of impulse buying .Any query should be taken up with Burgess.Entrance money to the event is also nothing to do with the NMC in the same way that entry money for say Crufts plus it's rules and regulations would be nothing to do with the chihuahua club or the staffordshire bull terrier club.It's not 'our' point of view,it's the rules of the event.

 

[pro-petz]

Been quite a few years since I last attended an animal show, before the animal welfare act 2006 came into force. good to see that things have changed for the better on the animal side and the prevention of impule purchases via sales table.

Its a pity I can not make it to this show as last time I went was back in the mid 90`s when I exhibited gerbils, but thoroughly enjoyed the day looking at all the other exhibits and chatting with many other fanciers.

The first show for this year I hope to goto will be Manchester.

 

[SarahC]

I like Manchester,small and friendly.Harrogate is a bit impersonal I find but of course lots to see.There won't be animals for sale at Manchester,you'd need to make advance arrangements.

 

[PPVallhunds]

. Is not the main aim and objective of the nmc to promote the mouse and the fancy as a whole

the aim of the NMC is to promote the breeding and exhibiting of fancy mice.
So if someone is not a member of the club running the show they can't exhibit there mice. I see what you mean though as someone could get the mice then decide to join and show. but I suppose it also prevents a non member bidding on lots of lots to resell for profit.

Are all the auctions at nmc shows only for members to bid Sarah? A friend asked once but I wasn't sure.

 

[SarahC]

no there isn't a specific rule at other shows but it's fairly unusual to get random members of the public rolling up to smaller shows.I can't imagine the occasional one would be frog marched out .If anyone is ever concerned about what they can and can't do it's best to contact the show secretary.Much better than misunderstandings.Virtually all of the shows that are public events have websites with contact details.For smaller shows you need to be a club member or ask someone that is a club member to enquire on your behalf.

 

[PPVallhunds]

Thanks Sarah, she keeps toying with the idea of breeding mice and coming to shows with me but can't make her mind up lol

 

[reecef]

I emailed the nmc as requested on the nmc wevsite in regards to joining and had no response in just over 2 weeks. I was hoping to do this in time for the show as i would potentially like to bid in the auction!

Does this mean i am going to be unable to do this?

If so can i join up there or anything to enable me to par-take in the auction if i wanted?

Thanks

 

[SarahC]

you can join on the day yes,the secretary will be there and it will be fine to bid in that case.

 

[reecef]

excellent, many thanks for your reply!

hopefully see a few of you tomorrow...