ARC absence from Harrogate Show

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Perhaps this could turn on itts head? ARC could have an open day, invite customers to bring along a selection of models and get John S. to perform outside on his unicycle to attract the passing trade?

Neil

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Perhaps this could turn on itts head? ARC could have an open day, invite customers to bring along a selection of models and get John S. to perform outside on his unicycle to attract the passing trade?

Neil

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Perhaps this could turn on itts head? ARC could have an open day, invite customers to bring along a selection of models and get John S. to perform outside on his unicycle to attract the passing trade?

Neil

[magpieParticipant @magpie]

Good idea that Neil. I recon John could charge Ketan about £2.00 an hour for such a service.

Cheers Derek..

[magpieParticipant @magpie]

Good idea that Neil. I recon John could charge Ketan about £2.00 an hour for such a service.

Cheers Derek..

[magpieParticipant @magpie]

Good idea that Neil. I recon John could charge Ketan about £2.00 an hour for such a service.

Cheers Derek..

[jim’Participant @jim11037]

Sounds like a good idea!

[jim’Participant @jim11037]

Sounds like a good idea!

[jim’Participant @jim11037]

Sounds like a good idea!

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Posted by magpie on 10/05/2013 19:39:20:

Good idea that Neil. I recon John could charge Ketan about £2.00 an hour for such a service.

Cheers Derek..

It would have to be a different sum to £2.00, he's got a metal block over that figure…………….

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Posted by magpie on 10/05/2013 19:39:20:

Good idea that Neil. I recon John could charge Ketan about £2.00 an hour for such a service.

Cheers Derek..

It would have to be a different sum to £2.00, he's got a metal block over that figure…………….

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

This is an increasing problem. . The cost of travel for the punters can be offset a bit by being able to save on postage, especially considering the weight of our kind of purchases.
MEX had virtually no well known suppliers so I could only get about a quarter of my shopping list.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

This is an increasing problem. . The cost of travel for the punters can be offset a bit by being able to save on postage, especially considering the weight of our kind of purchases.
MEX had virtually no well known suppliers so I could only get about a quarter of my shopping list.

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

I went on Friday & was disappointed that ArcEuro & Chronos were not there as I was particularly looking to get some items from both traders that I had earmarked in my little notebook, always nice to 'see before you buy', did manage to get stuff from RDG (also earmarked) but still missed both of the above. Apart from Warco, Chester, & RDG (usual disclaimer) there were the usual gamut of smaller dealers for those wanting to 'browse through' stuff so there was enough to satisfy the most picky.

The finance director (SWMBO) accompanied me & again commented on the amount of backpacking,corderoy/jean, fleece garbed 'oldies' wandering around with glazed looks on their faces, myself included I might add, much akin to anoracked train spotters, commenting with 'ooohs & ahhhs' on this & that, albeit said with a grin on her face & then promptly hotfooted it back into Harrogate..for a little bit 'shopping' .

The exhibition on the whole was as expected, a lot of superb models, my favourites being the scale model 1923 Bentley front end.. along with the superb paddlewheel yacht 'Samantha' ..exceptional work guys! puts my meager attempts to shame, still have to make my '1st project' yet.

All in all a good day out.

Cheers

George

Edited By mechman48 on 12/05/2013 22:07:18

[john kennedy 1Participant @johnkennedy1]

Quote " The cost of travel for the punters can be offset a bit by being able to save on postage, especially considering the weight of our kind of purchases."

Not so I'm afraid. The big trader there refused to knock the postage cost off a chuck and set of collets. The price was the same as off the net. I pointed this out but he wouldn't budge.I did'nt buy them. Might as well let someone else bring them to my door for me.

Other than that it was a good show but dont think I'll go again…John

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Posted by john kennedy 1 on 13/05/2013 08:07:02:

.I did'nt buy them. Might as well let someone else bring them to my door for me.

Probably did yourself a favour .

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