2013 NEC show

american muscle · Derestricted Danger Joined: 11 Oct 2013 Karma :

anyone going this year
its been getting better the past couple of years now they got rid of all the knock off shite
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flat eric · Spanner Monkey Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Karma :

I'll be going on 30th November.

Hope to pick up some proper winter gloves.
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Nope. · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2011 Karma :

I'm intending to go. Need some new boots.
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dydey90 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2013 Karma :

Is it worth a look for gear? Could probably do with some winter stuff and a pair of boots...
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Bubblin77 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Apr 2013 Karma :

Waste of time, for the price of a train ticket and entry I can get the majority of stuff off 'tin-ternet' for cheaper.

I loved the live action show 2 years back, but last year was a letdown. And don't get me started on the London show!!!???!!!

I think until the entry prices come down and quality is improved I don't think I'll be going again.
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JP7 · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Karma :

I should think I will go and have a wander round.

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

I'll either be going with a group of mates and looking for camel toes, or with the g/f to find a bike that she feels ok on...Or taking my daughter who will want me to put my name down for a F4 RR.

In short, I'll be going.
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raesewell · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Oct 2012 Karma :

I'll be going on the 30th with my wife and meeting up in the evening with a group at the Premier Inn Coventry/ Nuneaton
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Fladdem · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2011 Karma :

I'm off there on the 28th with the college, the teacher wants some new leathers Very Happy

I will be picking up some proper winter stuff I think and drooling over the girls, bikes! I meant bikes.
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Peirre oBollox · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Karma :

Is it me or is the cost of ticket prices for the NEC show getting silly?

£20 on the door
£17 in advance+ £1.50 booking fee = £18.50

Hardly worth the hassle of booking in advance with only £1.50 difference in prices. In the past the free buffs or free gift with advanced ticket purchases made it worthwhile booking in advance
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thepuma · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jul 2012 Karma :

Ill be going on the Saturday. I certainly wont be wasting my time with the live show - was absolute garbage last year...total waste of 45 mins of your day.

I didnt rate the gear prices either. Yes you get big discounts but most of the gear that was heavily reduced was shop worn/ex display stuff....so in effect is 2nd hand.

If I can haggle a decent enough discount I may even order a new bike.

Has anyone ever bought a bike at one of these shows? Do you get any extra discount for ordering at the show?
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j00pY · Nova Slayer Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Karma :

I'm going for a look around on the first Saturday. It was only £15 for a return ticket from London. I haven't been in around 15 years, so I'm sure I'll enjoy it.

Az · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Karma :

defo' going, J&S always has bargains at the NEC Smile

flat eric · Spanner Monkey Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Karma :

Like someone has said. you get mostly ex display stuff and end of line stuff and really nasty and cheap stuff. J&S....

I went to buy some R&G's for my previous bike and was expecting a decent discount at the R&G stand at the show, but was met with the same price as on-line. Not even 10%

So generally you don't get a better price at the show.

But I must say that there are bargains to be had, if you look and ask.

The last day is the best for haggling. And whilst you are haggling for a good price, tell a little white lie. as my friend did a few years ago. she said to a guy selling helmets, that a stall nearby was selling the same helmet £10 cheaper than their best price. hey presto, he matched the price. Bargain had....

Got some boots a few years ago off the J&S stand as I was walking out from the show. Got them for £50. They were £100 when I looked first thing.

To be honest J&S are good for bargains. But the last day is good, as they don't want to take anything home with them.

Regards.
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