The 2012 Model Engineer Exhibition at Sandown Park on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November

[Sean CullenParticipant @seancullen60833]

I am going on Sunday, but having looked at the show web site am glad I am using the free ticket option and have not paid out money to attend (other than a 100 mile round trip of course). The list of traders is poor as far as I can see. I may be in a position to buy a small miling machine next year and had wanted to research the options, but no one will be there for em to do this, which is a stark contrast with the show we are not allowed to mention which has double the number of traders and a selection of machine suppliers. The floor plan which might allow me to plan my day a little is still not on the show site and presumably will now not appear. Mentions of "do not miss the SMEE lectures, which are free" fail to say that they do not happen on Sunday, so are also of no value whatsoever to those who can only make Sunday. ONe last thing (hopefully this will help with next year's show and not end up as a complete moan) I also found it difficult to find the opening times, surely this is very basic information and should have been in the magazine adverts.

I am sure I will enjoy it a lot and the offspring will certainly make the most of the day, but the above does not inspire confidence and makes me question if I would be better served by going to the opposition.

Sean Cullen

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