Bristol show

General purpose topics/chat goes in here
G15 Roy
Member
Posts: 3546
Joined: Sun Jan 01, 1995 12:00 am
Location: ESSEX UK

Bristol show

Post by G15 Roy »

Did any one go to the show this weekend? I have been told it seemed that numbers were down and the auto jumble was poor due to pitch prices doubled by Mortons .
Roy
User avatar
Rob Harknett
Member
Posts: 11236
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1990 12:00 am
Location: ESSEX UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by Rob Harknett »

Sounds like another show doomed. Surely it is really jumble stalls that bring in the customers.
G15 Roy
Member
Posts: 3546
Joined: Sun Jan 01, 1995 12:00 am
Location: ESSEX UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by G15 Roy »

Were you there then Rob.
Roy
User avatar
Janet
Member
Posts: 4147
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1996 12:00 am
Location: EAST YORKSHIRE UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by Janet »

Sorry, Bristol's too far for me to go on my little bike.
Image
alanjennings
Member
Posts: 1722
Joined: Thu May 10, 2007 5:26 pm
Location: NORTHANTS UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by alanjennings »

Weather was somewhat wet! Seemed a good crowd to me but as much of the jumble is outside the stall holders didn't look too happy! Thanks to the " Bristol boys" for the bikes there and for manning the stand! I spent more time chatting than buying!
Alan [Morini] Jennings
User avatar
Rob Harknett
Member
Posts: 11236
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1990 12:00 am
Location: ESSEX UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by Rob Harknett »

G15 Roy wrote:Were you there then Rob.
No Roy, I would not manage all the walking about. Let alone hump anything heavy back to my car. Also quite an expense to look for bits, if I ever need any, that I could not get the postman to bring me from club spares.
I relate to greed killing jumbles from the likes of the old jumble at Chelmsford. Some one new takes over, doubles stall prices. Small stall holders or those clearing the shed stop attending. Customers complaining entry price up, hall half empty of stalls, not worth going now.
User avatar
kernow kid
Posts: 517
Joined: Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:55 pm
Location: CORNWALL UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by kernow kid »

I made it there today and collected my mug, thanks to all concerned for that arrangement.
Club stand was very smart and looked good. Bought raffle tickets and persuaded my mate Andy to buy some too.
Did get into the auction...some crazy prices..very standard low mileage original Yamaha DT50M £2400!!! Plus 18% commission.. 😮
A nice 59 model 20, all complete and looking nice made £2000....bit of a bargain I thought.
Show seemed pretty quiet... but glad we went.
kk
Top tip - if it needs more than 2 bolts to hold it on, its probably important...
User avatar
kernow kid
Posts: 517
Joined: Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:55 pm
Location: CORNWALL UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by kernow kid »

Ohhh, and near the entrance saw a pair of single crankcase halves ... One nicely stamped 61/GS80C... With engine number. They were in reasonable condition. Asked the trader how much...£500 came the gruff reply!!!
I hadn't noticed the gold plating anywhere on them. 😮
kk
Top tip - if it needs more than 2 bolts to hold it on, its probably important...
SPRIDDLER
Member
Posts: 8542
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 1:00 am
Location: WEST SUSSEX UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by SPRIDDLER »

alanjennings wrote:I spent more time chatting than buying!
No, really? ;)
'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at the flood............'
SPRIDDLER
Member
Posts: 8542
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 1:00 am
Location: WEST SUSSEX UK

Re: Bristol show

Post by SPRIDDLER »

kernow kid wrote: pair of single crankcase halves ... One nicely stamped 61/GS80C... With engine number. £500 came the gruff reply!!!
I hadn't noticed the gold plating anywhere on them. 😮
kk
Probably reflects the unique engine number? ;)
'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at the flood............'
Locked