big bead show 2

miss muffet · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject: big bead show 2

I have been aproached today to go into the Big Bead Show 2

it is planned to go ahead on 18th January 2008

Im feeling this is a little quick and not allowing them much time for promotion
as the cost is higher than most Im wondering if they are a bit premature
does anyone have any thoughts on this ?

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*nicky* · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:21 am Post subject:

Gosh that is a bit quick isnt it - and straight after christmas ?

Was there any feedback from buyers about how the first one went ?

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Nicky xx

miss muffet · Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

the first show was very successful as far as i can tell from myself and others i have spoken to.

I just can see how they can pull the wholw thing off with ample advertising in under four weeks ???? Confused

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justbeads · Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

I got the same email. They claim they have already filled half the stalls. However it is indeed a bit late. Most of us, stallholders, have booked and planned our fairs for next year by now. I attend the Chepstow one which is on the 26/27 Jan and I think there are a couple of other big craft shows down south around at that time.

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Bea

Beadservice · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:57 am Post subject:

I heard along the grapevine that exhibitors did very well at the Dec one.

There had been month's of advertising for that one though.
They'll have a mailing list of visitors I suppose.The risk is are people ready to buy again so soon after the last one, and just after Christmas before their next pay day?

Debbie

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justbeads · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

It's the Make It show in Farnborough which is on the same weekend (18 to 20th Jan) and there is also craft4crafters on 25/26/27 Jan in Telford, plus Bead'n'gems show on 25/26th Jan in Chepstow.
Some retailers who were heavily supporting the first Big Bead show are not advertising if they are attending on the 19th. Poor planning from the Bead mag I think, giving themselves less than 2 months to organise their second show, hoping to cash in on the success of the first show.

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Bea

CarmenJean · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject:

I would have loved to have gone to the one in December, but just wasn't able to. So, I thought I'd go to the next one .. but being in January, I havn't a hope! No cash, no time, and no cash. Rolling Eyes

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tollgate-debs · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

I've just read on the Ashdown Forum that the show has been cancelled and exhibitors are being informed and ticket applications rejected. Apparently they were going to piggy-back on the dolls-house show, but there are issues with numbers etc.

Debs Daisy

Beading heart Liberal · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

It seems a good idea to cancel to me - it is far too soon after the last one and there was too little time to promote the event properly. If BB2 didn't go well then it might be detrimental to the event in the future.

I attended the first and really enjoyed it but it would have been nice if there had been a quiet area or some workshops run alongside. Any chance for 2008 - or is there a show which combines beads galore and a chance to learn new skills?

Sandra

CJ-Beadworks · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

I talked with the Organisers on Friday. Not 100% confirmed as yet, but it is very likely the next show will be on November 1st at Sandown again.

I was told they are trying to make it earlier than last year, in order to try and avoid Craft Fairs and enable people time to try and buy things in time to make them before Christmas. Sounds sensible.

My only fear is that after the success of the last show, they will put the rates up for traders......

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Graham

justbeads · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

That's a good date, doesn't seem to clash with anything else.
It's a shame they couldn't fit a show before then.

As for the fees, Bead is already the most expensive magazine to advertise with (and I advertise with 4 other crafts magazines, not Bead), so it wouldn't surprise me, they are a greedy bunch!

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Bea

crystalgirl · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

I just seen on the bead website, that indeed big bead show 2 will be ob Nov 1st! I so hope I can go, I spoke to my Dad and said if we go to England this year, can we go at the end of October, stay for the show and go home via London Heathrow!! We shall have to see in the future, but the idea is cool!

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princess pink · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 11:08 am Post subject:

i have just found that the big bead show isn't far from me yay! goign to book my tickets and come along and shall visit all you lovely exhibitors! bluebottle & miss muffet, save me some goodies because i'll be visiting your stands!!! xx

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poledra · Busy Beader Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 166

It just down the road from me too. So I hope to go as well.

In-Laws are near by so could drop DH and dog of at them for the day Very Happy

Jenny