Just wondered if anyone had been to the NEC on preview day.
If so, what is it like?
Is it geared up just for press or are the trade stands and entertainment still going on.
Quite like the idea of going when its a bit quieter but would still like all the whistles and bells.
It’s a day of two halves. The morning is for press only, i.e. when we’ll be there, and then the afternoon is for trade. I believe it’s more or less the same, but haven’t been on a consumer day before.
Woo hoo…get you…i havent been on a consumer day before !! 
Well guess im well and truely humbled cos thats the only time i get invited to go !! Whats it like being up there on the top of the ladder cos i cant get off the bottom rung !!! 
I know I’m going but just don’t know when 
when is the NEC I’m now at the top of the ladder, working in a bike shop has many bonuses 
Preview day, as opposed to trade/press day is exactly the same as any of the normal public days, just a bit less crowded as it costs £28 instead of the normal £13
I’ve done it before, but if last year is anything to go by, going up during the week is no more crowded & you’ll have an extra £15 in the toy fund. 
The other point is that if you’re looking for cheap stuff, as it’s the first day the traders are less likely to be offering bargains &/or open to haggling than nearer the end of the show.
