NEC - Cheap gear?

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hey guys.

Is the NEC good for cheap gear? Thinking of going sunday for some kit, how much cheaper is it than retail?

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Jlo31 · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Karma :

Pretty good. Although always good to have a mate at home who has internet access. Thus you can give them a ring and check out the price before buying.

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Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

Just come back from there.

There's loads of cheap gear, just gotta find them.

J&S stand - ''Flood Damaged stock'', 1 & 2pc leathers, £75, textiles cheaper.

I got a Texport 2pc leather suit in really contrasting colours for £130 from £150 as it needs a new zipper on the fly. (Anyone know any cheap repair places?)

Other stands are doing offers as well. Seen leathers, gloves, Boots, lids, etc cheaper than the shops. If I wasn't on a £200 limit, i'd most definatley got lots more stuff.

Worth going for the mini moto's alone Mr. Green

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Is Sunday the day that it's the cheapest?
Can you pay on the door?
Is there places to try stuff on?

Cheers! ;P

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JakeyR · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Karma :

Yup you can pay at the door, the last Sunday is apparently cheapest, and theres limited space to try stuff on!

My oxtars retail at £200, i got them for £120, some stuff is cheap, some isn't.
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monty · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

i went on trade day. got some buffalo trousers from j and s for £20.

most of them had broken zips but i fund a pair that didnt (broke now though)

but the velcro is so strong as well as the bit that pulls across there fine without it done up anyway

no more cold rides home for me Very Happy

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Matt06 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Karma :

Went on wednesday and got me some Urban Camo textile trousers for £40 that would have cost me £80 on the net.
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awj72 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Karma :

Going this morning, loooooooooong drive down, can't wait, last went in '03, am ike a kid at xmas waiting for
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

My mate got some water damaged goretex trousers for £20 Laughing

My dad got me a Triumph textile jacket for £55 RRP is £200 there was nothing wrong with it and it is massive and warm.
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UnknownStuntm... · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Karma :

Well I went on Wednesday looking for specific boots and a lid. I traipsed round the trade hall on arrival, thinking it would be a bit quieter. And I was right. Got the best price on an Arai lid from Helmet City. Had to barter a bit, and I didn't expect to get much off the 'show average' of £260, but the guys there were happy with £240 (retail is £324.99).

Then I went in to the other hall and saw the massive helmet aisle and spent another 30 mins checking I got a bargain. But I did. Helmet City is definitely the cheapest there for lids.

Boots, I dunno. There were so many stands selling Alpinestars kit, but not all the sizes and colours I just gave up in the end. I did get a whiff of a good deal from one place near the stunt show bit - looked like last years SMX (3?) for £110, but I've seen them cheaper on fleabay to be honest.
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razy60 · Nova Slayer Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

went on friday, was pretty dissapointed, there were bargains to be had but i only realy went to see the 08 bikes, there are some seriously ugly bikes coming out in 08, and not too many of them have that many improvements.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

In my experience, these things are rarely great for cheap gear, especially when you consider the other costs involved.
However, they are good for having a hell of a lot of choice in one place.

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dodger · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

When I went on Monday there was a store by the Arai stand selling RX7 Corsairs for £375. I don't think anyone on the net sells for that price?
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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

I got a set of J&S branded 2 piece leathers for £70 and decent gloves for £20. saw a few nice lids for £30-£40 but didn't need one.

Mini-Moto's and karting was top notch, considering scouring Ebay for one(mini moto).

Also got a new red Yamaha backpack for a tenner which is made out of pretty decent stuff, well worth the trip.

Stelmer, I won't blame you if you decide to put those leathers at the back of the wardrobe....... Laughing

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Smiffy1203 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Karma :

im off down there tomoz, see if we can kit the miss's out for a good price! Smile

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monty · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

yer i know that. like i said the velcro is so strong so its not a problem

when im on my way home from work all i have is flimsy work trousers and its bloody cold down the back roads. these are wicked well worth the money
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kitty kat · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Karma :

I bought my daughter a Shoei textile jacket for £40 and a pair of boots for £20. I bought myself a new lid and a set of cats ears & tail for it! Laughing

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Due to the J&S stand, most of the other retailers were giving huge discounts. I got a pretty decent off road lid for £39.

Was good for kit this year, they had a whole hall for it. This was the first time it was better than the old Ally Pally show for kit. But I guess now Ally Pally is defunct, all of the retailers go to the NEC now.
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