earls court boat show

[thamesS23]

any early reports from anyone who has been yet (doesn't it open today).
We will probably pop down on sunday as the weather isn't looking good and its only a short tube ride for us (hoping there might be some bargains to be had in the chandlers by going on the last day towards closing time.)

Will MBM be doing a big article and report on the show like they do for the southampton / excell shows? I get the feeling from there magazine and websites that they aren't very supportive / excited about it, or is that just me.

 

[Richard Shead]

We were there in force last year.

 

[thamesS23]

The only reason I make that point is that I don't remember there being any mention of the earls court event in this months magazine (I could be wrong, but there certainaly isn't a big preview article). - where as in this months magazine you mention that coming up in next months magazine is a big preview of the Excel boat show.

I just get the impression that your support lies with the excel show, rather then trying to promote earls court.

 

[dhobyb]

I have two tickets going free for the earls court show, SWMBO won them after I bought two, so if anyone wants them........

 

[mjf]

and this year????????

 

[petie]

PM sent

 

[mjf]

Its interesting as even the Evening Standard who is a sponsor has little info today.


I cant even find the ticket price as advance purchase is closed

 

[dhobyb]

yes richard this year....

 

[dhobyb]

Sold....mjf got their at 1629, send me address please

 

[Richard Shead]

You will have to ask the editor, if the show is relevant to their readers then they will report on it. There has been a couple of stories online today about it.

 

[michael_w]

There's no mention on the show's website as to ticket price. Bonkers!

 

[thamesS23]

"if the show is relevant to their readers then they will report on it."

its a UK boat show based in england
you are a boat magazine for sale in the Uk

surely therefore it is relevant for your readers!
Sorry for being a cynic - but I get the feeling that the preview reports / show reviews for LIBS / SIBS are therefore paid for advertisments??

 

[mjf]

Agree - not sure how this all works but certainly in the old days it was cheap admission after 1600hrs.

The lack of tickets and indeed ticket info is as you righty say 'bonkers'.

 

[Richard Shead]

I am afraid you could not be further from the truth with regards to "buying" editorial and it has been discussed here many times.

I am not going to comment on what editorial do or do not put in their magazines but all I will say is they need something to write about.

It is a UK show but it it is not the only UK show.

As I said there have been a couple of stories about what has gone on today at the show.

Your best bet is to go and have a look for your self and then comment further on it.

I will be there Friday PM if you want to buy me a beer!

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

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Your best bet is to go and have a look for your self and then comment further on it.

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... but read this short thread over on the other side first...

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[mjf]

Speaks volumes............that would appear to be that!

Will report back as SWMBO says she will join me there over the w/e as wx crap for boating. again!

 

[AdeOlly]

Ticket prices are here

 

[holderone]

I went on the first day and I couldn't have been more dissapointed as I went twice last year and just loved the whole experience. This year I was around in one hour pretty much and its los that special appeal that it had last year. Shame!

 

[mjf]

Thanks - they added that after I looked on Wednesday.


Shame cos I liked last year but this years reports are grim and on the back of that it seems it will be dead in the water now. i will post my attendence after the w/e.

 

[AdeOlly]

I had been planning on going today, but on the basis of feedback here and elsewhere have decided to put the £50 odd it'd cost me towards the trip to Excel. I went to EC last year one evening when I was working not far away and was disappointed, and this year the show is smaller.... It's a shame as Excel is not fantastic either, but I do know I'll be able to fill my day there.