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Post by Simon on Nov 29, 2021 20:48:26 GMT
A new dedicated thread for this. Date is Saturday 13 August in Nottingham and full details here: www.bhgs.org.uk/britcon---dba.htmlCost is £25 and bookings need to be made via the website. The price includes show entry, packed lunch and £5 trader voucher valid against a ten pound spend. Interest? Simon |
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Post by menacussecundus on Nov 29, 2021 20:58:46 GMT
I have just bought my ticket.
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Post by Simon on Nov 29, 2021 20:59:41 GMT
Good stuff!
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Post by Baldie on Nov 29, 2021 21:01:52 GMT
Booked
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Post by sheffmark on Nov 29, 2021 21:31:32 GMT
My initial reaction is that £25 seems a lot, particularly as you have to spend another £5 to get the £5 trade voucher.
In the past they charged us £13, which compared to most of the other DBA competitions was more than double anywhere else, now it's double that!
If other people feel the same I'd be happy to explore an alternative venue in Sheffield to get the cost down, if people felt it was too much to pay but wanted to keep the competition???
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Post by Simon on Nov 29, 2021 22:31:49 GMT
Hi Mark,
I'd rather we didn't set up an alternative around the same time, particularly as people are beginning to commit, as that would dilute the pool of possible participants. Britcon is different to the other tournament only gigs such as Bakewell, Alton and the others. There is the lunch and voucher to take into account - and prizes as well of course (provided by Britcon sponsors) account. A new Sheffield based tournament would be great but we should look for a gap in the calendar.
Kind regards
Simon
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Post by Les1964 on Nov 30, 2021 0:59:06 GMT
The price includes show entry, packed lunch and £5 trader voucher valid against a ten pound spend. Interest? Simon From the BHGS site , DBA competitors pay a reduced rate, which includes a "grab bag" lunch. The DBA entry fee does not include the "Britcon Fiver" £5 trader voucher. DBA one-day Entry Ticket 15mm- £25 (includes grab-bag lunch and a £5 voucher to spend with any trader a the trade show) So does it include the £5 voucher or not ? |
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Post by sheffmark on Nov 30, 2021 9:06:41 GMT
Hi Mark, I'd rather we didn't set up an alternative around the same time, particularly as people are beginning to commit, as that would dilute the pool of possible participants. Britcon is different to the other tournament only gigs such as Bakewell, Alton and the others. There is the lunch and voucher to take into account - and prizes as well of course (provided by Britcon sponsors) account. A new Sheffield based tournament would be great but we should look for a gap in the calendar. Kind regards Simon Fair enough Simon. When I typed my response I hadn't realised others had already signed up (it took me a while as I was playing an on line game with friends so didn't see the other replies before I pressed 'send'). I wasn't suggesting an alternative but, as the price is between 2 and 5 times more what people usually pay for other DBA competitions, I thought if people considered it was too much to pay, perhaps we could move the competition to a location which would be cheaper. I guess we've perhaps been spoilt by people such as yourself, the Martin's, Pete, Paul etc who run competitions that aren't looking to make a profit. |
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Post by Simon on Nov 30, 2021 9:18:28 GMT
Thanks Mark. Let's see how things are looking a bit nearer the time.
Cheers
Simon
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Post by stevie on Nov 30, 2021 11:36:53 GMT
25 quid!…that’s 5½ pints of wicked strength cider!
Oh well, it’s only once a year.
Stevie will just have to be semi-sober for a change. 🍺
Actually, as I live in the Nottingham area, I’ll save money
on petrol, so it’s all swings and roundabouts really.
(at least, it is for me)
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Post by Simon on Nov 30, 2021 12:29:32 GMT
The price includes show entry, packed lunch and £5 trader voucher valid against a ten pound spend. Interest? Simon From the BHGS site , DBA competitors pay a reduced rate, which includes a "grab bag" lunch. The DBA entry fee does not include the "Britcon Fiver" £5 trader voucher. DBA one-day Entry Ticket 15mm- £25 (includes grab-bag lunch and a £5 voucher to spend with any trader a the trade show) So does it include the £5 voucher or not ? Yes it does. BHGS will amend their website. |
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Post by Les1964 on Nov 30, 2021 15:23:05 GMT
25 quid!…that’s 5½ pints of wicked strength cider! Oh well, it’s only once a year. Stevie will just have to be semi-sober for a change. That would get you 10 pints , in a spoons 😂 |
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Post by WhitefieldTom on Nov 30, 2021 15:42:49 GMT
25 quid!…that’s 5½ pints of wicked strength cider! Oh well, it’s only once a year. Stevie will just have to be semi-sober for a change. That would get you 10 pints , in a spoons 😂 Or, if my maths is right, just shy of 14 pints of Holt's bitter in Bury! |
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Post by Baldie on Nov 30, 2021 21:01:51 GMT
How many pork pies?
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Post by WhitefieldTom on Nov 30, 2021 22:05:39 GMT
Based on what I paid I Wigan, only 10 I'm afraid! |
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