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UK Dive Show 30-31 Oct, NEC, Birmingham

  • 11-10-2004 7:52am
    #1
    Borzoi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭


    Link: http://www.diveshows.co.uk

    Got details of this today via a PADi email - which I accidently deleted.

    I could do with getting some kit at reasonable (ie not Irish) prices

    Anybody been to similar?


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  • #2
    donny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭donny


    Not been to one before but I'm going to this one.


  • #3
    Peace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭Peace


    I've been to 2 dive shows in the UK and the one in Ireland last year.

    I can't say that you will snap up a load of gear at outrageous discounts but you might get a few quid off here and there. The advantage is that you get to see the kit and check it out before you buy.

    Prices are generally the same as on the websites as the online competition has driven prices out into the open and down pretty much as far as the dive shops are willing to go.

    Although saying all this i seem to remember getting a pretty good deal on a poseidon reg when in Birmingham.... you could be luck. It is the end of the season afterall and they might want to shift a load of stock.


  • #4
    bigfeller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 406 ✭✭bigfeller


    Also with any of these shows it's a good idea to choose what you want on the first day or morning then buy towards the end of the show. They are generally more receptive to a bit of bargaining then! Also if you are looking to buy a lot of gear then buy from the one retailer - should get a good discount!


  • #5
    donny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭donny


    So anyone going to the diveshow? I'm heading over in the morning...


  • #6
    Borzoi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Borzoi


    donny wrote:
    So anyone going to the diveshow? I'm heading over in the morning...

    Was thinking of it, but didn't get around to booking flights, so they've gone massively expensive.

    Anybody want to share the cost of the ferry and some petrol?


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  • #7
    Miss Polaris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭Miss Polaris


    Hi Donny

    Keep an eye out for Apache, I hear he and one of the tribe headed over there today... ;)


  • #8
    Evil Phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    One of the tribe :rolleyes:

    Enjoy yourselves.


  • #9
    Miss Polaris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭Miss Polaris


    Evil Phil wrote:
    One of the tribe :rolleyes:

    Enjoy yourselves.

    :rolleyes: ? Plural... I am not going to the show. I believe there is good representation from Aquaholics, Mevagh, First Stage to name but a few....

    Roumer has relayed good prices....


  • #10
    Peace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭Peace


    Sure how did it go for everyone?


  • #11
    Miss Polaris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭Miss Polaris


    Mmmm lots of nice goodies! :cool:

    Apeks ATX50 and DS4 Reg (DIN) with Bag and P& P £180 (Thanks Nordic)
    Diver Flags (Bowstone) £14.50
    15 l cylinder - £105
    12 l cylinder £99
    DUI Wieght and Trim £60

    Lots of other bits and bobs! Aparently lots of good deals, wasnt there myself though. :(

    Sounds like it was like a big sweetie shop for divers:-)


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