'The Outdoors Show' Meet 2010

[decorum]

Maybe the show should scale down and be held at rough close

I've been nattering with the site about hosting Podcast Bobs' alternative outdoor show
We have the basic 'ok', but there are some logistical problems.


EDIT: For accuracy I should mention that using the site was Bob's idea and not mine.

 

[spamel]

Sounds interesting, but the cynic in me thinks those big time operators that could shift some kit at overly inflated prices (you know who you are out there) would only come along for that sole reason. Too many people were saying about how commercialised the hobby has become, I'd hate to see RC get used by that sort of person. Having John turn up and sell some of his wares at very reasonable prices is more acceptable, I doubt he sells these things at a loss but he doesn't rip anyone off. That sort of salesperson should always be more than welcome.

 

[decorum]

The idea is to get in the smaller, more specialised, trader - like backpackinglight.co.uk. Companies which are generally overlooked when folk look for kit.

 

[woodstock]

I'll stick myself on the list .....when is the next one .


Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch
Woodstock

 

[spamel]

The idea is to get in the smaller, more specialised, trader - like backpackinglight.co.uk. Companies which are generally overlooked when folk look for kit.

That's not so bad. I used to enjoy Andrew (outdoorcode) coming along to the meets before it all went belly up. When it was working it was great, just a shame that so many people ended up out of pocket when it all went Pete Tong. Having a company on site with the goods for you to look at before parting with your cash is a much better way of doing things, the amount of 'schrafty kit I've bought that turned out nothing like I envisaged it from internet pictures.....

 

[Bodge]

Sounds interesting, but the cynic in me thinks those big time operators that could shift some kit at overly inflated prices (you know who you are out there) would only come along for that sole reason. Too many people were saying about how commercialised the hobby has become, I'd hate to see RC get used by that sort of person. Having John turn up and sell some of his wares at very reasonable prices is more acceptable, I doubt he sells these things at a loss but he doesn't rip anyone off. That sort of salesperson should always be more than welcome.

Here Here.
After rereading my post I now realise that my suggestion in jest could be the undoing of what we have at the midland meets. Anything grander than a tarp full of stuff on the floor for sale would ruin what makes the meets what they are (maybe???)

 

[woodstock]

The Midlands meet is basically a social get together where you mix as much or as little as you like, we had a few selling bits and bobs at bargain prices this time which I doubt you would get from companies no matter how big or small the company is, I personally think you have got it pretty much sorted as it is and if people want to bring stuff to sell or trade thats great

 

[decorum]

After rereading my post I now realise that my suggestion in jest could be the undoing of what we have at the midland meets.

If (a big if in this economic climate ) the altshow happens it'll be a separate entity to the Meets - camping would still be available though .

 

[MartinK9]

If (a big if in this economic climate ) the altshow happens it'll be a separate entity to the Meets - camping would still be available though .

Great, can't afford the big shows

 

[decorum]

....when is the next one ...

Sometime before June 12 .

EDIT: To be honest I can't remember what people said about possible dates last weekend - and I wasn't even drinking .

 

[drewdunnrespect]

national outdoor show weekend meet i would be ujp for definatly
Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
Sasquatch
Woodstock
drewdunnrespect

 

[John Fenna]

Having John turn up and sell some of his wares at very reasonable prices is more acceptable, I doubt he sells these things at a loss but he doesn't rip anyone off. That sort of salesperson should always be more than welcome.

My life!
Of course I am ripping folk off!
The gear I sell is either second hand - and I get it basically free - or it is made by an incompetent who just has fun making things (me)!
Sell at a loss - no.
Sell at inflated prices - every time!
But not as inflated as in a shop...
where they have strange things callled overheads!
Keep giving me your money folks

 

[spamel]

My life!
Of course I am ripping folk off!
The gear I sell is either second hand - and I get it basically free - or it is made by an incompetent who just has fun making things (me)!
Sell at a loss - no.
Sell at inflated prices - every time!
But not as inflated as in a shop...
where they have strange things callled overheads!
Keep giving me your money folks

Well, I still think they are competetive prices! I liked the Dragon Breath steel, very basic but boy does it fore off the sparks! I have a Jason01 fire steel, had it for many years now and it's showing some wear from use. I wonder if it needs re-HTing as I heard the hardness can reduce as they wear away. The outside is obviously the hardest and it reduces as you go towards the core. Either that, or if you do your steels individually......

 

[OldFingersGreen]

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock
drewdunnrespect

had a great time this year, definitely up for next time!

 

[firecrest]

My life!
Of course I am ripping folk off!
The gear I sell is either second hand - and I get it basically free - or it is made by an incompetent who just has fun making things (me)!
Sell at a loss - no.
Sell at inflated prices - every time!
But not as inflated as in a shop...
where they have strange things callled overheads!
Keep giving me your money folks

You mean that kettle you sold me was not a Bear Grylls original?
But surely it must have SOME celebrity endorsement or it would just fall to bits?

 

[Mesquite]

You mean that kettle you sold me was not a Bear Grylls original?
But surely it must have SOME celebrity endorsement or it would just fall to bits?

You mean John Fenna isn't a celebrity? I mean manufacturers GIVE him stuff for free and it's not because he's a pretty boy so he must have some celebrity status.......

 

[Elines]

Hi added myself and minor alphabetical resort

Addo
Andy2112
Aragorn
Bodge
Bootstrap Bob
Decorum
drewdunnrespect
Elines
Humpback
MartinK9
Mesquite
naboo_the_enigma
Sasquatch
Woodstock


?any news on the next one ?late May Bank Holiday

 

[decorum]

?any news on the next one ?late May Bank Holiday

Not yet. I'll make the booking while I'm on site over the next few days (I'm on site from later today and staying until Wednesday). When I'm back I'll update and confirm dates and pitch to be used.


Thanks for the list re-jig .

 

[MartinK9]

Not yet. I'll make the booking while I'm on site over the next few days (I'm on site from later today and staying until Wednesday). When I'm back I'll update and confirm dates and pitch to be used.


Thanks for the list re-jig .

Have a great time Decorum ( lucky so snd so)

 

[decorum]

As this thread has been quiet since Mid April and with just 220 days until the show, I thought I'd give this thread a quick bump.