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[studavis]

My overall feeling was that I could have got virtually everything the autojumbles were selling on here on the classifieds for about half the price. Suppose it's an ok situation if you go with a shopping list and some decent bartering skills.

For some reason though, I saw loads of alloys / wheels / tyre combinations that were really reasonable money - they seemed to be the bargains of the day...

[RossKnight]

I agree, lots of wheels and tyres for some great prices!

Lots of spot lights too... not so great prices

and about 4 rev counters in the whole place haha

[blakie]

I do like alot of smithys bits but am always reluctant to pay the price. I was looking at a set of head bolt stainless cover but walked away at £26.50. Only to find a brand new set still in the packet for £18 in the auto jumble as the previous owner had changed his mind. Winner!

I was also with a friend who was looking for a set of pistons, not much about though. We asked if Minisport had any to which we had a rude responce of "No, why would we bring those? You cant fit them in the car park so you may as well order online." I found that quite funny as I didnt relise people carried out gearbox recons, fitted cams and rockers in the car park. (All the other stuff they sold)

Over all not a bad show but by no means the worst.

[matt615]

I was also with a friend who was looking for a set of pistons, not much about though. We asked if Minisport had any to which we had a rude responce of "No, why would we bring those? You cant fit them in the car park so you may as well order online."

Minisport customer service at it's best! With most other suppliers at shows, they will happily take your order for any parts they don't have with them, and then put them in the post to you (often at no cost to you).

So that's probably another customer Minisport have lost for good.

[carboy001]

With most other suppliers at shows, they will happily take your order for any parts they don't have with them, and then put them in the post to you (often at no cost to you).

Minisport did that for me last year at no cost One staff member doesn't make a company as bad as it may be.

[se_juggles]

Minisport did that for me last year at no cost One staff member doesn't make a company as bad as it may be.

agreed i hear bad comments about them all the time but ive always had really good dealings with minisport

[JimminyBob]

Managed to get a second hand walnut dashboard for £20 in pretty nice condition which I think is a really good price considering I was planning on paying £80 for a new one. Got a good deal on some new carpet as well £30 plus £10 for underlay when I would have paid £40+ for just the carpet off eBay. Definitely quite a lot of overpriced stuff about too though.

[se_juggles]

lol i like how this went from the biggest rip off to who got the biggest bargain in the space of a hr lool

[SimonWicklow]

i got a mk1 moustache for 15, i thought that was pretty good!

[JimminyBob]

lol i like how this went from the biggest rip off to who got the biggest bargain in the space of a hr lool

Always have to look on the bright side

[RossKnight]

How about a NOS chrome rocker cover with cap for £5?

[olds_kool_lews]

glad i didnt go! sounds a little over hyped and over priced! maybe i should get all the crap i been hoardin for the last 10years, auto jumble it all and retire early ;)

[james962]

A burger for £4.30

you had the cheese then!

extra 40p for a slice of cheese

[mini-man-dan]

Ok Ok so were there any other ridiculous items I missed asside from the £640 saucepans, £650 bonnet and the £1400 mini shaped lump of rust and filler?...

Anyone know How much that 1275 s motor was up for sale for? I didn't brave asking...

[A362 TTU]

A burger for £4.30

you had the cheese then!

extra 40p for a slice of cheese

Quality of said cheese is questionable at best too