headhunter Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've copied this thread from Nidge (Three Owls Bird Sanctuary) on LRBoards --- "Not long back, it was a tenner to get in, and an extra fiver if you took a trailer.(Sellers) Last September, visitors were £5.00 per head Solo LR with no trailer = £15 LR with trailer < 10' = £20 LR with trailer > 10' = £25 Fine, no probs with that This September at Peterborough, visitors are £14 per head (5-15yr old £7) Solo LR with no trailer = £28 LR with trailer = £45 I'm not sure how many folk will support a 100% hike in charges, certainly along with other rising costs the family day out to Sodbury is no longer the bargain that it was. Considering that entry to the LRO show was supposed to be optional, it seems as though Sodbury sellers are being forced to pay even though many would be manning their stalls and unable to attend anyway. (And Sodbury buyers forced to pay almost three times the previous amount!) I note they have also removed the charity stall option, also "Sortout Passes only grant permission to offer for sale used land rover related items that are your own personal property. Any other merchandise including new unused items are prohibited." I wonder how the tool sellers are going to fare now - perhaps have to get a stall at the LRO Show at their much higher show stand prices?" Once again a great Land Rover tradition being destroyed by commercial greed! Anyone going? Or is it going to be a waste of time? Is boycott the answer to send a message in the hope that it will revert to the original format or something similar? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 John, I think that once the magazines get their greedy fingers into the pie, it all goes downhill Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 John,I think that once the magazines get their greedy fingers into the pie, it all goes downhill Mo Agreed... £25 for three of us to get into Billing just for the day. Rip off if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 the family day out to Sodbury is no longer the bargain that it was. ISTR that the Old Sod always discouraged 'family' visits as 9 times out of 10 kids were not interested and just got bored and made a nuisance of themselves. Just an observation for the record. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Isn't the new one on the same day as the (excellent value) London To Brighton run? I know where I'll be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Did I imagine an ad in one of the mags for a Sodbury style thing at Newbury in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I didn't imagine it, "Newbury 4x4 and vintage spares day." at Newbury showground on Sunday 5th October. Web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Newbury showground on Sunday 5th October. Same day as L2B then. Muppets. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Same day as L2B then. Muppets.Chris Why? I have no interest in the L2B so a Sodbury that weekend is good for me, and I expect others will feel the same or the other way round, no interest in Sodbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I didn't imagine it, "Newbury 4x4 and vintage spares day." at Newbury showground on Sunday 5th October.Web site. i might go to this - i'll see what the general feeling is closer to the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Why? I would like to go to both. Surely I am not alone. If you were setting a date for an event, surely you would try to find one that did not clash with any other large events? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMEXSLAVE Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Its not only the sortout thats gone up, the trade pitches are up by 20% just because LRO have taken over the show ?? they didn't like it when i suggested I paid the same as last year and when I take the extra 20% profit they were promising I would get in extra trade I pay them!!!. They said that I was asking them to gamble their pitch fee ? surley thats what their asking us to do and pay up front for the pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gaza Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Does anyone know if you are already in the show what it costs to get into the sortout? Gaza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Does anyone know if you are already in the show what it costs to get into the sortout?Gaza As far as I am aware if you are in the "show" access to the sortout is included. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i might go to this - i'll see what the general feeling is closer to the time... I have every intention of going to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gaza Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 As far as I am aware if you are in the "show" access to the sortout is included.John Thanks John. Gaza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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