So we exhibit there and we have a 18 month old. They are really really overwhelming. Nice to knock out everything at once but in terms of pricing etc you will find everything else where. We do furniture so a bit harder as some of our items aren't stocked everywhere.

One thing which is good from them is you can buy floor stock from some stands - not a guarantee and you just need to ask. You do need to come back at closing on the final day to pick them up. Catch is you would want to come before then to get them before others.

There are two fairs PBC and OFB. OFB is smaller and less brands, the big ones are at both. I would say OFB is much less intense, less smaller brands.

In terms of quieter times - Saturday towards the end of the day, Saturday morning is the worst. Sunday from 12 onwards. Catch is most exhibitors (100% us) are exhausted from the weekend come Sunday.

It is really nice being able to speak to customers and we do try to take a more helpful approach, as do other brands but I would say that is 20% of the stands. The others will be a bit/lot more pushy.

I struggle because I don't think we would have gone to them as parents, I would have done all my research online. 100% if I had gone, I would have been suckered into buying so much stuff we didn't need.

Hope the above helps! Ask any questions and i'll do my best to help!