Why do you go to the NEC

[katrina]

Just wondering what propels you to attend the major craft shows.Is it to get things at discount price, to see what is new, to watch demonstrations or something else. I go religiously, every year to Birmingham to see what is the latest technique, mainly with rubber stamps. I do look for a few bargains though.
Just curious
Katrina

[Chrism]

I go cos its there I like to look, touch, feel and watch and of course buy - even if I don't intend buying I will always come away with something. Most of all I go to meet likeminded people and to meet up with friends from all over the country. Have fun I know we will

[allyf]

Yes I go to shows cos I like to see stuff in the flesh. Card and papers do look different sometimes from on websites and you cant tell what weight and texture they mgiht be unless you fondle them.

And then there;s the impulse buying....

Hoping to go tomorrow but it depends on wether I can persuade my friend to take me cos I dont want to drive all the way up to B'ham.
:-)

[new granma]

i've been 2day best way to see whats new and to watch demos they used to do masterclasses and workshops but they only seem to do those on stands now ...shame

[Lynne W]

yep I go to stroke and fondle too!! it might be cheaper on the net but its not the same!. In fact for me it is definitely cheaper on the net! As part of the deal of me going we are taking DF's kids out for the afternoon (they live in Walsall so not too far from the NEC) which will no doubt include food, then are meeting up with his older Kids and their partners which will definitely mean food!!. And then cos all this will take up a whole day we are going to have to put the dog in the kennels and stop overnight so I can go to the show on Sunday!!

[Liz Counsell]

For me it's a great day out with my youngest daughter (also a scrapbooker) and a chance to see lots of goodies 'in the flesh'.

[EmmaG]

Good to see and stroke stash, internet is sometimes cheaper but not idea of the quality until stroked it.

[mum2a16yrold]

A whole day away from DH and DS, apart from the ride there in the car as they are going to the car show.

[missbounce]

It's a chance for me to have a WHOLE day out on my own, revelling in the scrapping goodies without having to worry about boring the sox off my hubby. Love just spending hours looking through all the beautiful papers and touching the embellies. Can't wait for Sunday!!!

[Kanga]

How often do they do these?

[Jilly]

they do them spring and autumn at the NEC. I go to buy!!! I need to buy lots of stash to justify price of ticket and car park.................well that's what I tell DH.........not sure he believes me tho! As I only live half an hour away it would be wrong not to make the effort wouldn't it????????????