takeaflight Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Went to the nec yesterday, now I very rarely feel sorry for salesmen, but having kids running in and out off, jumping over the furnishings,pushing and pulling every knob on the dash on their gleaming stock. I couldn't help feel for them, especially I guess a very long and tiring week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We had choice of couple of days, decided thursday would be best , as by sunday most salesmen look very tired and they don't seem to take anyone as serious buyers. Very interested in the slideout system for PVC's, I'm hoping someone like Globecar pick up on it, I can certainly see IH producing a more sensible version to replace their last attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet1956 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 takeaflight - 2017-02-27 9:01 AM Went to the nec yesterday, now I very rarely feel sorry for salesmen, but having kids running in and out off, jumping over the furnishings,pushing and pulling every knob on the dash on their gleaming stock. I couldn't help feel for them, especially I guess a very long and tiring week. Wouldn't have thought it would be an entirely suitable trip for little people who naturally can't keep their hands off things.In my experience they are inclined to become bored and fractious traipsing round the exhibits with parents especially if there is little or no provision for them at such events e.g. a supervised creche or play area. I have some sympathy for parents with small children though, as not everyone can find suitable childcare which allows them to go to such events without them. I'm sure most parents would not allow them to wreck the stuff on show and make viewing an unpleasant experience for others. It is a shame there will always be the few that are oblivious to the effect their children's behaviour have on others. The exhibitors could point out that this is a problem and perhaps ask the organisers for better provision in terms of a creche and play areas if there was no such provision. Veronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We haven't been to the NEC for years, and when we did, we were quite specific in what we were looking for (so that helped minimize any aimless meandering). However we tried a couple of outdoor "shows" in the past (both at Bath&West Showground?) but on them, we seemed to be spend most of our time trying to avoid getting tripped over by yappy dogs on extending leads and not getting our ankles clacked, and generally ploughed into, by "mobility" scooters!.. *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We went on Saturday, arriving at 1030am, and I have to say that it was the single most unpleasant experience for many years. It reminded me of a wildlife programme when the locusts set upon a farmers field in Africa. We entered one of the expensive Hymers (to be nosy) and found 12 other people inspecting the van; that made 14 including Mrs Bop and myself. All we could say to each other is that some poor unfortunate couple will end up with this van. The first time to the NEC was also our last. I'm just pleased that we didn't have to pay for parking and entry to the stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet1956 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 pepe63 - 2017-02-27 10:43 AM We haven't been to the NEC for years, and when we did, we were quite specific in what we were looking for (so that helped minimize any aimless meandering). However we tried a couple of outdoor "shows" in the past (both at Bath&West Showground?) but on them, we seemed to be spend most of our time trying to avoid getting tripped over by yappy dogs on extending leads and not getting our ankles clacked, and generally ploughed into, by "mobility" scooters!.. *-) Good points Pepe. I haven't been to any such events yet because I don't need to buy anything. Looking at stuff I can't afford, don't need or don't want brings me no pleasure at all. We have a dog but it doesn't behave well enough for us to be able to wander around in a crowd and be anything but a complete pain to others. I could understand if they were banned from the show areas. A good walk morning, afternoon and evening away from the crowds then back in the van would be my choice if we were to take her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyDakota Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We went to the NEC last Thursday and enjoyed it immensely. We've been going at least once a year (normally around October time) and sometimes in February. Our kids are grown up now and flown the nest so we don't have to take them any more. Sometimes I wish we did as they were good days :-D. Couldn't afford to even look at MH's in those days so we didn't have that problem. I can understand that its hard keeping little fingers off switches and buttons as they are inquisitive but surely these MH are sold as demo vehicles and therefore sold at a reduced rate (or should be). We've been to a few external shows and been fortunate with the weather. The worst one by far was The Bath & West show a couple of years ago, there was a bigger queue for people going out asking for their money back than the queue for people queuing to go in. Total waste of time, effort and money. There used to be one in Carmarthen West Wales but not seen it for a few years now. We went to the MMM show near Oxford last year and it was very good, and also a couple of times to the one near Malvern at Three County Showground. We've never stayed over night but we do enjoy browsing at all the exhibits. We bought our MH from the NEC show in October 2014 and loved every minute of having it since May 2015. The only down side of the NEC is getting home via the M42 8o| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have worked the NEC at boat shows. Weekends are for the local residents to have a day out I think they will go to any show for something to do, cheaper than High Street or theme park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Stops Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 We were exhibiting there all week, and agree Saturday was manic! I wouldn't have liked to have been a visitor. Rest of the week wasn't too bad though, and certainly by 4pm most visitors seemed to have made an early departure, as the halls were fairly clear. I'd always advise get in early for earmarked purchases and have a long lunch before enjoying a bit more of a browse later in the afternoon. The outdoor shows will always be at the mercy of the weather, but we enjoy them too as they're more leisurely affairs, and you can camp there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeaflight Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I went in as the doors opened at 10am and because I know exactly what I am looking for I had finished at 12. The slide outs for panel vans were quite interesting, in fact if the demo sprinter on the stand which was for sale had been an auto I would have been tempted. But on the bus back to the carpark I talked to a couple who said they had enjoyed the show and now returning home, nothing funny in that ! They had came down from Blackpool, an awfully long way for a couple of hours, But each to there own, I guess like me they had seen what they wonted. I only live about 25mins away, Wouldn't have bothered if I lived that far away. Generally for a 10 tenner I think it's not a bad outing. I used to enjoy the outdoors shows when we went for the weekend, but like most things when you've been around a bit you have seen most things before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We went on Warners Wednesday (£11 for two seniors) arriving at 10am. I visited the Fiat Professional, Gaslow, TyrePal, RoadPro and Aten Lighting stands, my wife bought a £20 shopping-bag, and we headed for home (about 60 miles away) at around 2:30pm when many other visitors were also leaving. If we go to the February NEC Show it’s normally on Wednesday and I’ve seen it a lot more crowded than this year. As has been said above, weekend visits are not for the faint-hearted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We went Thursday. It's a pleasant drive down from Wirral through the countryside. We enjoyed over five hours in the show itself although there wasn't much room sit down and eat our butties. £1.70 for a cup of tea was asking too much. It was busy but easy to make our way around. We found the display of motorhomes disappointing, the accessory stalls worthwhile, and the dog agility display great fun. Very few children about and those we saw were well behaved. Even adults visiting the CMC seemed restrained. Seemed more targeted at caravanners and campers. The only dealer to impress was from Dolphin Motorhomes; he knew his models and he knew his Auto Sleepers. Plenty of PVCs to look at which is one reason we went, but non inspired us to consider them further. Quality remains good on Murvis and Ian Hammond's although the latter's preoccupations with his named graphics put us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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