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Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« on: September 29, 2014, 06:42:10 PM »
Curious to know for those who have been over the years if there are bargains to be had?? or not worth the drive down??http://www.melbourneleisurefest.com.au/Home.aspx

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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2014, 06:48:10 PM »
Went a few years ago. Picked up a few items at good prices. Usually find the Lyall Eales/London Stores have a few different things and deals depending on what you're looking for.

Of course there's always the option for you to set up your own stall/stand selling excess poles and spreaders:-)

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2014, 08:03:27 PM »
Not really a bargain show, unless you want to waitlist for a new camper. Lots of caravans as they have heaps of room to spread out, unlike Caulfield. I am semi interested in going for a sticky beak and stealing some ideas. Maybe I'll ask about ball weights :)
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2014, 10:31:26 PM »
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2014, 01:38:34 PM »
We like to go And have a wander just to look.
The gadget man usually comes home with something we don't need. ????
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 11:12:42 PM »
Have been going to this show for a few years and actually prefer it over all the others held in Melbourne as there's just more stuff. Compared to Caulfield, like D4D said, there is a ton more room for different manufacturers to set up one or more models,  plus a massive caravan section and a section for boats/fishing etc. There's also an inside sections with stalls.

We were looking for a camper trailer for ages so used to go there for that. We own one now but still like to go to get DIY ideas, plus check out the inside stalls and outside area where there's some shops set up. My brother is interested in caravans so we've convinced him this year to go with us.

Lastly, we bought a waeco and solar panel (with accessories) from there last year and reckon we saved around $700-$900 all up. You can definately get a bargain there but you have to know your prices to make sure you're getting a good price. Hubby really likes a certain brand of fishing rod but they were all overpriced compared to what you pay in the shops etc.

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2014, 06:32:30 AM »
Don't take your tug to the show as its " Pinchapart " in the car park  . Take the Sigma  :cheers:
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2014, 11:38:21 AM »
Quote from: speewa158
Don't take your tug to the show as its " Pinchapart " in the car park  . Take the Sigma  :cheers:
agree..

but with the division of the show this year, who ever was at the last one a few weeks ago, quite possibly wont be at this one.. gets extremely expensive to display at these shows.
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2014, 04:33:42 PM »
I was at the Kimberley kamper display on Thursday when an inspector from Energy Safe Victoria turned up. He was not happy with how close the gas bottle was to the gas cooker, told the guy there its against regulations, he said he's just a salesman you better talk to the boss. Couldnt get close enough to hear. >:( Would be interested to find out the outcome.

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2014, 04:42:16 PM »
^^^^ beauty. I'll be there tomorrow. I'll bring it up when we talk price :D :)

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2014, 05:04:29 PM »
Grabbed a Rich Solar 120 watt solar panel kit for $199 from the Carac stand.  I figured this is a pretty good price given the Aldi panels (at $250) sold out quickly a couple of weeks ago. 
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2014, 06:07:31 PM »
Grabbed a Rich Solar 120 watt solar panel kit for $199 from the Carac stand.  I figured this is a pretty good price given the Aldi panels (at $250) sold out quickly a couple of weeks ago.

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2014, 06:32:25 PM »
$189 off ebay  ;D
Yeah but I needed a reason to go to the show  ;D and it also came with a battery/alternator tester.
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2014, 06:39:09 PM »
Flex the plastic ,,,,,,, Go on Flog it senseless  . Then enjoy your conquest & don't tell anybody the real price . There will always be something better . lf it works for you then it works    .    :cheers:
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2014, 06:51:24 PM »
Cheers speewa, hmm ... I think my plastic is more than just flexed. 
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2014, 07:25:37 PM »
Look out Sandown I'm almost there.

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« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2014, 09:26:00 PM »
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2014, 10:52:58 PM »
We will prob go Sunday.

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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2014, 05:42:46 AM »
HAVE A SNIFF ABOUT TO KNOW YOUR PRICES BEFORE YOU SNAP UP A BARGIN , THAT MIGHT NOT BE  >:D
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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2014, 05:58:09 AM »

HAVE A SNIFF ABOUT TO KNOW YOUR PRICES BEFORE YOU SNAP UP A BARGIN , THAT MIGHT NOT BE  >:D
wonder if the Leisurefest traders take green currency?


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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2014, 06:33:00 AM »
Late on the last day they will haggle rather than pack it up to take it home to unpack it again  :cheers:
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« Reply #21 on: October 04, 2014, 06:35:54 AM »
Actually good point. You're a thinka speewa!

We're going Sunday arvo. See if we can catch up with Brickiematt. Anyone else going tomorrow?


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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2014, 08:15:03 AM »
We're going tomorrow (Sunday). Taking mum and dad to look at off road vans for their big lap next year.
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #23 on: October 04, 2014, 11:23:36 AM »
Late on the last day they will haggle rather than pack it up to take it home to unpack it again  :cheers:
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Re: Melbourne leisurefest .... this weekend
« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2014, 03:09:37 PM »
Just got back. Noted that there were no GIC, MDC or other
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