Phil Parker Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Apparently, it costs money to go to the Chelsea flower show. And people are not happy: https://www.facebook.com/guardianlifeandstyle/posts/6179180072168771?comment_id=1402569793874455¬if_id=1685603108433798¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif Can't help feeling a lot of those moans look very similar to the ones we see here when ticket prices are discussed. And ours are a LOT cheaper. Although you can't generally get Pims at a toy train event... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted June 1, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 1, 2023 No discount for pensioners; even Chelsea ones. £15 for a showguide and parking is £42. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, AY Mod said: parking is £42 YIKES. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 £57.85 entry for reduced members' rate on the cheaper days? If I was keen on gardening (which I am definitely not), I would expect a fantastic display for that, which it probably is. Some people will complain about any prices because they want something for nothing. We may baulk at prices for some things but they are another person's livelihood. Whether it is clothes or eating out, going cheap means someone is being payed peanuts for what is provided. Paying a little more allows other to enjoy the same luxuries we appreciate. Model railway shows are no different. After taking away venue hire & layout expenses, the clubs who organise the shows (assuming they are club shows) will hopefully have some money left over for themselves to keep producing layouts for future shows. It often costs me less to get in to a show than it does to get there too. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Funny how one group of peole moan about the price of tickets, while another group moan about how difficult it is to actually obtain tickets. Similar to Wimbledon or Glyndbourne I suppose, a case of supply and demand, with prices set accordingly. Bernard 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Important to compare concurrent prices of a few days out to other types of entertainment at the same time...funny feeling that any model railway exhibition will be one of the best value days out at any point in time. BeRTIe Edited June 1, 2023 by BR traction instructor 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Maybe we should write letters to the Grauniad about how 'expensive' model railway shows are? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2023 In the 50s and 60s, my parents would always go on Members' Day. It can't have been expensive, as we lived in a tied cottage with no bathroom! But Dad was an RHS member for many years, once winning first prize for blackcurrants at the annual show in Westminster. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Oldddudders said: In the 50s and 60s, my parents would always go on Members' Day. It can't have been expensive, as we lived in a tied cottage with no bathroom! But Dad was an RHS member for many years, once winning first prize for blackcurrants at the annual show in Westminster. Back in those days my parents were also members. If I remember correctly you got a cerain number of tickets as part of the subscription, as well as those for members Day, along with free entry to the gardens at Wisley. At some point the RHS reduced the number of tickets and my parents did not continue to be members. I have still been on the odd occassion and just bought tickets for the day. Bernard 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, AY Mod said: parking is £42. Makes the NEC seem cheap by comparison! Edited June 1, 2023 by didcot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2023 Long before model railways I used to go every year and make the trek by National Express. It was a very tiring day and taking your purchases on the tube was eye opening. The prices 30 years ago stack up today and even with a RHS members ticket it was an expensive treat. I notice the crowds seem larger than I remember back then so maybe it's a fashionable gig to be at now. The gardens never interested me, it was the pavilion's growers that were/are the stars of the show. Getting something well out of season to flower the last week in May is amazing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, AY Mod said: parking is £42. 😁 I'm sure the people driving their Chelsea Tractor to the show can afford it, along with the ULEZ and Congestion charge. Most normal people would get the tube there. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, AY Mod said: ...snip... and parking is £42. 😁 That is over $52.00 here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2023 How many people actually PAY to get into Chelsea? Or are they all "special guests", or have privilege tickets, or those on VIP visits? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said: That is over $52.00 here! Yeah, but you'd have a very long walk to get to the fshow from there! Edited June 1, 2023 by Michael Hodgson 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 9 hours ago, AY Mod said: parking is £42. 😁 My last MOT cost £45 so we're into the territory of finding a nearby garage and leaving it there for a bit of work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, DLT said: How many people actually PAY to get into Chelsea? Or are they all "special guests", or have privilege tickets, or those on VIP visits? I must admit we didn’t pay for our tickets but they were a lovely present from a friend. We had a really nice day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) A pair of welly's, bib 'n' brace overalls, a flat cap, carry a rake on the shoulder and breeze in...... Edited June 1, 2023 by 33C add letter 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Oldddudders said: In the 50s and 60s, my parents would always go on Members' Day. It can't have been expensive, as we lived in a tied cottage with no bathroom! But Dad was an RHS member for many years, once winning first prize for blackcurrants at the annual show in Westminster. That's how we used to get tickets as well. 2 hours ago, Bernard Lamb said: At some point the RHS reduced the number of tickets and my parents did not continue to be members. That's why we stopped going as well. 1 hour ago, gwrrob said: taking your purchases on the tube was eye opening. Context is amazing. After the show, getting on the tube at Sloane Square with sharp-edged gardening tools, we didn't get a glance from Plod. A couple of stops away at Fulham Broadway, younger people could have been arrested on sight for carrying potentially dangerous or offensive weapons. Sometimes it's good to look old and harmless! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cessna152towser Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: 3 hours ago, Bernard Lamb said: At some point the RHS reduced the number of tickets and my parents did not continue to be members. That's why we stopped going as well. I know the feeling. As a Great Central Railway shareholder I was always happy to spend a day there and use my annual Day Rover pass. Never been back since they stopped the members' free travel one day in the year. Their loss because I am no longer spending money in their catering outlets and souvenir shops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted June 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, 33C said: A pair of welly's, bib 'n' brace overalls, a flat cap. carry a rake on the shoulder and breeze in...... Hi-viz jacket, hard hat and a clipboard. Works anywhere... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 By wearing a hi-viz jacket you become invisible...... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Bernard Lamb said: Funny how one group of peole moan about the price of tickets, while another group moan about how difficult it is to actually obtain tickets. Similar to Wimbledon or Glyndbourne I suppose, a case of supply and demand, with prices set accordingly. If you want ticket drama over eyewatering prices and unobtainum tickets may I refer you to "Ticketmaster" and the Taylor Swift Eras tour? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, DLT said: How many people actually PAY to get into Chelsea? Or are they all "special guests", or have privilege tickets, or those on VIP visits? Isn't it like the National Trust where it's "free" if you're a member* but eye wateringly expensive if not? *even though membership is quite expensive I reckon most members probably get their value for money by repeat visits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Isn't it like the National Trust where it's "free" if you're a member* but eye wateringly expensive if not? And that's just the car parks. M'Lady got stung for £7 for 1/2 hour parking. She's still spits feathers at the mention of their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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