10-08-2010, 06:34 PM | #11 |
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Thanks Paul - now thats the directions sorted, whats the best time to arrive? We're not looking for anything in particular, but wondered if the afternoon was better as might find a bargain or two., or is that wishful thinking Any ideas anyone?
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10-08-2010, 06:48 PM | #12 |
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I will probably be less busy in the afternoon, but as I am meeting up with quite a few people, I shall be there from opening time.
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15-08-2010, 12:37 PM | #13 |
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We decided not to go, as we really don't need anything.
Just been reading posts on another forum and they were saying the queue was 2 hours long to get in, and then the last update was they were turning people away as they had reached maximum capacity. Glad we decided to stay at home and sort out fishtanks, turtle ponds, housework etc! |
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Yes, at times the place did get very crowded. However, by dint of mobile telephones and stretegic stand venues I did get to meet most of those whom we had hoped to meet. Feedback from stall holders indicated that they had a very brisk day and takings from sales of Reptiles and dry goods seemed to have exceeded expectation. My favourite Dart frog breeder had sold his stock completly by 1pm. That said, there were only a few chelonia for sale Captive bred, Spur thighed Tortoises, Marginated Tortoises and a nice pair of adult Red foots. Chris, the organiser said they plan to do the show again, but will take on more space to accommodate the crowds. |
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15-08-2010, 08:42 PM | #15 |
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Me and my partner had a great day, we got in line at half nine and was one of the first lot in. Picked up lots of little bits and also a panther chameleon that we were after, so we really enjoyed ourselves. It was very busy when we left so glad we got there early. I was really tempted by the red foots. They were huge and so cheap(I assume) but I would of ve had no where to put them.
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Just read on another forum mixed reviews, mainly about how busy it was.
How much were the red foots?
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I suspect, those who complain may have been peeved at length of queue, and the fact doors were closed because of the crowd. In the afternoon, it did quieten down, and according to Chris Newman the attendance was three times what had been realistically anticipated. However, paradoxically the APA/Lush, anti reptile keeping campaign probably put more publicity out about the show, and accordingly it was massively supported by the public! |
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Yes they were 350
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