16-07-2021, 04:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 16-07-2021, 04:08 PM by Tony Betts.)
hi R,
not an easy event to organise, and although not all or even part of the work put in by the organisers is seen, IT IS APRECIATED.
with overseas interest, it cant be easy or cheap to find an event ground that has an onsite B&B. so people dont have to travel after a good evening.
hedd,
with the stalls, its not easy. and i can only talk for myself.
and yes i expect to pay for a pitch.
but the anniversary is a bit different for most stall holders, as they are owners and enthusiasts as well. so FOR ME i have choices.
opsion 1/ i can just pay the entry, and bring a car. and enjoy my hobby for the day or week. just like a normal person.
opsion 2/ if overcharged for a pitch, i just take ONE pitch. or dont bother at all.
opsion 3/ no charge, i can make a big effort to add to a fantastic show. with a good big display. and hope its apreciated. or do opsion 1.
as R says, free gives people the chance to just have a few bits out if they want on a paste table as well.
many will think this is a big money maker for traders, but it dont really work like that. many owners will arrive in there 7. so wont be looking for all those big bits. and for others there money will be alocated for the weeks activities not spares they can order over the phone. also the event is for ONE MODEL OF CAR. so there is only so much that can be sold?
well done to the organisers for making this disition. hopefully the more stall will add to your weekend.
tony
for me IF i stall out, i also want to enjoy the event with my cars. so i wont stand all week, and if the main static day is saterday, ill only open for half a day.
hedd,
one of my favourite events in the past was enfield padgent.
not great for selling, but the evening they would pull a steam roller and one of the gigantics up outside of the beer tent. it gave a great atmosphere.
i find some of the smallest things taken from an event are the biggest memories.
tony.
not an easy event to organise, and although not all or even part of the work put in by the organisers is seen, IT IS APRECIATED.
with overseas interest, it cant be easy or cheap to find an event ground that has an onsite B&B. so people dont have to travel after a good evening.
hedd,
with the stalls, its not easy. and i can only talk for myself.
and yes i expect to pay for a pitch.
but the anniversary is a bit different for most stall holders, as they are owners and enthusiasts as well. so FOR ME i have choices.
opsion 1/ i can just pay the entry, and bring a car. and enjoy my hobby for the day or week. just like a normal person.
opsion 2/ if overcharged for a pitch, i just take ONE pitch. or dont bother at all.
opsion 3/ no charge, i can make a big effort to add to a fantastic show. with a good big display. and hope its apreciated. or do opsion 1.
as R says, free gives people the chance to just have a few bits out if they want on a paste table as well.
many will think this is a big money maker for traders, but it dont really work like that. many owners will arrive in there 7. so wont be looking for all those big bits. and for others there money will be alocated for the weeks activities not spares they can order over the phone. also the event is for ONE MODEL OF CAR. so there is only so much that can be sold?
well done to the organisers for making this disition. hopefully the more stall will add to your weekend.
tony
for me IF i stall out, i also want to enjoy the event with my cars. so i wont stand all week, and if the main static day is saterday, ill only open for half a day.
hedd,
one of my favourite events in the past was enfield padgent.
not great for selling, but the evening they would pull a steam roller and one of the gigantics up outside of the beer tent. it gave a great atmosphere.
i find some of the smallest things taken from an event are the biggest memories.
tony.