teddywaddy Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) I couldnt belive it today when I heard the John & Ang were not allowed to take their truck to Noorat shows and that the other vendor had requested and got sole rights. You would have thought that the clubs concerned would have benefited from multi vendors paying site fees etc, and not only that, given us exhibitors a choice from who we buy from. Edited March 4, 2012 by teddywaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 It's not uncommon and often those who are the only vendor are also major sponsors of the shows. Alls fair in love, war and business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I couldnt belive it today when I heard the John & Ang were not allowed to take their truck to Noorat shows and that the other vendor had requested and got sole rights. You would have thought that the clubs concerned would have benefited from two vendors paying site fees etc, and not only that, given us exhibitors a choice from who we buy from. I stocked up today on everything I will need for Noorat & Look forward to seeing John & Ang at Cohuna for my purchases. I believe in freedom of shopping & there is nothing like competitive business's, not to mention friendly personalities etc. I think it would be best to take this up with the noorat show secretaries who by the way have friendly personalities and have their hands FULL with making everyones weekend enjoyable also club business re vendors is just that club business , I so look forward to this weekend one of the best in Victoria GREAT 3 DAYS MEALS PROVIDED ROOMS AVAILABLE SO LIGHTEN UP SUNSHINE AND JUST ENJOY WEEKEND AND YOUR DOGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 i think it sucks a bit.. but i can understand.. it is business after all i guess.. but i always try to be sure i have what i need for the show just incase cause some of the vendors are much more expensive then john!! haha i guess in a stick though at least they all stock the essentials so if im stuck i dont care who sells it to me as long as someone does hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sorry monster but that may come under unfair trade practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I couldnt belive it today when I heard the John & Ang were not allowed to take their truck to Noorat shows and that the other vendor had requested and got sole rights. You would have thought that the clubs concerned would have benefited from two vendors paying site fees etc, and not only that, given us exhibitors a choice from who we buy from. I stocked up today on everything I will need for Noorat & Look forward to seeing John & Ang at Cohuna for my purchases. I believe in freedom of shopping & there is nothing like competitive business's, not to mention friendly personalities etc. I think it would be best to take this up with the noorat show secretaries who by the way have friendly personalities and have their hands FULL with making everyones weekend enjoyable also club business re vendors is just that club business , I so look forward to this weekend one of the best in Victoria GREAT 3 DAYS MEALS PROVIDED ROOMS AVAILABLE SO LIGHTEN UP SUNSHINE AND JUST ENJOY WEEKEND AND YOUR DOGS Lucky the show secretaries are nice as your reply is really NOT friendly or nice at all! Are you the other vendor that has a monopoly at the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I can understand sole vendors at shows, it might be a case of first in bests dressed or the fact that some grounds just don't have room for more then one vendor. What I don't get is excluding exhibitors because thier gazebo has brands advertised on them? I would think you would loose more entries that way rather then which vendor is at your show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sorry monster but that may come under unfair trade practices. I doubt it ... look at the many events that have "exclusive" caterers .... and here in Vic that applies to KCC Park & Bulla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) I can't stand the exclusive caterers garbage. We used to have a lovely lady and her coffee van at the Canberra shows, she has been excluded now as another catering van has sole rights. Trouble is, the coffee is beyond woeful so many now just bring their own. I miss the nice coffees, and refuse to pay for the trash ones. I think restricting it is unfair for the vendors and for the attendees who miss out on the benefit of choice and competition driven quality. And if it's space related that's fine, but I don't think that is always the issue. Edited March 5, 2012 by Alyosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I can't stand the exclusive caterers garbage. We used to have a lovely lady and her coffee van at the Canberra shows, she has been excluded now as another catering van has sole rights. Trouble is, the coffee is beyond woeful so many now just bring their own. I miss the nice coffees, and refuse to pay for the trash ones. Me too. Loved that coffee van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I can't stand the exclusive caterers garbage. We used to have a lovely lady and her coffee van at the Canberra shows, she has been excluded now as another catering van has sole rights. Trouble is, the coffee is beyond woeful so many now just bring their own. I miss the nice coffees, and refuse to pay for the trash ones. Me too. Loved that coffee van Ditto. And they sold the Byron Bay cookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I can't stand the exclusive caterers garbage. We used to have a lovely lady and her coffee van at the Canberra shows, she has been excluded now as another catering van has sole rights. Trouble is, the coffee is beyond woeful so many now just bring their own. I miss the nice coffees, and refuse to pay for the trash ones. I think restricting it is unfair for the vendors and for the attendees who miss out on the benefit of choice and competition driven quality. And if it's space related that's fine, but I don't think that is always the issue. Have you given that feedback to the clubs? If people stopped coming or stopped spending money in droves then I'd imagine that decision would be overturned quickly. I don't show but I went to a workshop that was on at the same time at KCC. I bought a coffee and a fruit salad and I landed up throwing both away...and they weren't cheap either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalay Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I can't stand the exclusive caterers garbage. We used to have a lovely lady and her coffee van at the Canberra shows, she has been excluded now as another catering van has sole rights. Trouble is, the coffee is beyond woeful so many now just bring their own. I miss the nice coffees, and refuse to pay for the trash ones. I think restricting it is unfair for the vendors and for the attendees who miss out on the benefit of choice and competition driven quality. And if it's space related that's fine, but I don't think that is always the issue. OMG I love the coffee vans........Noooooooooo don't taken 'em away. bad Canberra.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 l think it's a shame, l get excited when l go to a show and see a few vendors there with goodies to buy. Just because there is only one vendor there does not mean your going to buy from them, l needed to get something this weekend and expected John & Ang to be there but will just wait for the next show now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 If its the vendor I think it is their prices are alot higher than they should be and I won't support them. I will wait for Monday at Warragul and go see John :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Have you given that feedback to the clubs? If people stopped coming or stopped spending money in droves then I'd imagine that decision would be overturned quickly. I don't show but I went to a workshop that was on at the same time at KCC. I bought a coffee and a fruit salad and I landed up throwing both away...and they weren't cheap either. It's depressing to chuck expensive food and drink isn't it. I haven't given feedback, but it seems across the board no matter which clubs are holding shows at those grounds. Maybe I should write to Dogs ACT and ask... It might be their decision and not the individual clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I haven't given feedback, but it seems across the board no matter which clubs are holding shows at those grounds. Maybe I should write to Dogs ACT and ask... It might be their decision and not the individual clubs? I think that's right, it's not up to the clubs it's ACTCA. I did mention it last time I was in the office but nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceilidh Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 At the Canberra Royal on the Thursday we went to buy a can of drink and the two vans were selling them for $4.00 each So we just drank our water and went to KFC up the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Have you given that feedback to the clubs? If people stopped coming or stopped spending money in droves then I'd imagine that decision would be overturned quickly. I don't show but I went to a workshop that was on at the same time at KCC. I bought a coffee and a fruit salad and I landed up throwing both away...and they weren't cheap either. It's depressing to chuck expensive food and drink isn't it. I haven't given feedback, but it seems across the board no matter which clubs are holding shows at those grounds. Maybe I should write to Dogs ACT and ask... It might be their decision and not the individual clubs? I can't believe I'm about advocate this... but Start a petition to Dogs Act - I'll sign it. I understand about them wanting to keep their guaranteed caterer sweet but frankly if that's the best we can be guaranteed, I'll take my chances on more casual arrangements or drive to Dickson!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Petition? Geez. All new to me... I'm more than happy to. Especially if decent coffee is involved... Will it sound better coming from the outside, ie. me as a regular visitor to ACT grounds, but a member of Dogs NSW, or from within Dogs ACT membership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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