Lea1985
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Got a little shopping list!! mwhahahahhaha! (dont tell hubby!)
We are going to HOYS and YHL, any one know wheres best to shop!
We are going to HOYS and YHL, any one know wheres best to shop!
SHOPPING - Better @ HOYS or YHL?
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swampdonkey
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Depends on your budget!! I found Your Horse better for a bargain and the cheaper brand stuff but HOYS was top end stuff and no bargains even on the last night 
Renvers
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Depends on your budget!! I found Your Horse better for a bargain and the cheaper brand stuff but HOYS was top end stuff and no bargains even on the last night
This - although I think shops at both are offering less 'show specials' and bargains than in the past - at HOYS last year a lot of stuff was cheaper on the internet and traders not interested in haggling for a sale.
Slinkyunicorn
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I was very disappointed with the shopping at HOYS last year - I don't expect bargains at any of the big shows as the cost of stands at them is extortionate - but it was more the fact there were fewer stands than usual and very few 'different' or unusal things
CatStew
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I'm going to both and was wondering the same thing! Think the lack of bargains might be a sign of the times though, I was rather disappointed with my shopping trip to burghley this year!
Slinkyunicorn
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The lack of bargains is due to the huge costs involved in having a stand at these sort of shows - they charge THOUSANDS for a stand - you have to shift a lot of stock to cover your costs - there is the cost fo staff, accommodation etc etc on top.
There have been no significant show bargains at Burghley for about the last 10 years.......
There have been no significant show bargains at Burghley for about the last 10 years.......
Lea1985
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Well I just worked out my finances after being paid today and after horse, direct debits paid I have £63 left for food and petrol for the month! So I be sat happily watching instead with NO SHOPPING!!
Renvers
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Well I just worked out my finances after being paid today and after horse, direct debits paid I have £63 left for food and petrol for the month! So I be sat happily watching instead with NO SHOPPING!!
did you really need any of the stuff on your list? maybe get a little treat instead of lots of stuff...Take Slinky's point re the overheads - with everyone pushing for their cut of revenue it makes bargain shoppers less likely to shop and a whole vicious circle of costs up - revenue down - less bargains - less shoppers