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Pres712

Pres712

Pres712
As y'all know almost everyone putting on a car show gives away a t-shirt or a polo shirt. I don't know about you guys but my closet is getting full of shirts I'll probably never wear. Does the offer of a free shirt intice you to that event or would you go anyway? I'm thinking if one needs an inticement and we are getting full closets what about something different? Maybe a cooler, sports bag, fender cover, whatever but something other than another shirt. Or is it just me. My club thinks I'm nuts but I thought I'd throw it out there?????

What say...??? :shrug01:
 
Pres712 said:
As y'all know almost everyone putting on a car show gives away a t-shirt or a polo shirt. I don't know about you guys but my closet is getting full of shirts I'll probably never wear. Does the offer of a free shirt intice you to that event or would you go anyway? I'm thinking if one needs an inticement and we are getting full closets what about something different? Maybe a cooler, sports bag, fender cover, whatever but something other than another shirt. Or is it just me. My club thinks I'm nuts but I thought I'd throw it out there?????

What say...??? :shrug01:
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I'm in the same boat. I have more T-shirts than I'll ever wear and most if not all will soon be going to the Goodwill or somewhere.

I really dont' need an enticement to attend a show. If I want to go, I go, T-shirt or not.

I go to spend time with friends, swap lies and war stories, look at and talk about cars, and enjoy the scenery (suce as the Venice show, the Pier show and such).

About the only time I really care about a T, is if it's a benefit show like the Wounded Warriors foundation, a childrens cancer benefit or some other such worthwhile event. Then, it's more to spread the word for the cause vs. just having the T-shirt.

If you want to give away something with the entrance fee, I think a baseball cap/visor would be nice, as would some generic gift such as a sports bag, a water bottle, a towel, or some other low cost promotional item.:thumbsup:

Coolers, fender covers and such are pretty expensive items to give away for just a registration fee. Besides, the C4 hood is a clamshell. Not much use for a fender cover:D

Just my $.02
 
I agree with Shadow about the shirts. I attend the shows to see old friends and meet new ones. Something other than a shirt would be a nice change.

Joe B.
 
Same here. I've got shirts all over the place that I will likely never wear. We give them away, if we can.

What attracts me to a show lately is some sort of alternative entertainment associated with the show. Connie and I really like attending the show at Cypress Gardens simply because we were able to go to the Gardens and not just have no other option but to walk around and around looking at the cars over and over again. I like the cars and everything, but after a couple of hours, I'm ready to do something else.........
 
Rich Z said:
Connie and I really like attending the show at Cypress Gardens simply because we were able to go to the Gardens and not just have no other option but to walk around and around looking at the cars over and over again.
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Sliver Spring is a better show and more to do, also includes park admission


I used the t-shirts to clean my wheels
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Yellow said:
Sliver Spring is a better show and more to do, also includes park admission


I used the t-shirts to clean my wheels
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I'm with you on that one! It's definately a good show and worth the fee:thumbsup: I've never been to the Cypress Gardens show so have nothing to compare it to.

In Lake Mary, they hold an exotic car show once a year. It's nice simply because there are a lot of alternatives. They have some great B&B's there if you want to make a weekend of it, local eateries, antiques, and other stuff to do besides "just" look at cars.

As far as whether to keep giving away T's? I'd almost suggest either giving people an option of a T or ???? or just placing some out for sale at a reasonable cost and letting those that want them buy them.
 
TBV and I agree with you!
Last year TampaBay Vettes gave away Beach Towels at the "Ultimate Corvette Party" and this year we are looking at Commemorative Coins and other items.

We also believe in lots of vendors, live music and tons of food.
We are working hard again this year to keep improving from last year. We have listened closely to all your comments and think we have a great show for you all coming up. Right now we are scheduled for November 15,, 2008 and I will keep you all informed as information becomes available.

:hehehe: Jim :hehehe:
 
JIM KILL said:
TBV and I agree with you!
Last year TampaBay Vettes gave away Beach Towels at the "Ultimate Corvette Party" and this year we are looking at Commemorative Coins and other items.

We also believe in lots of vendors, live music and tons of food.
We are working hard again this year to keep improving from last year. We have listened closely to all your comments and think we have a great show for you all coming up. Right now we are scheduled for November 15,, 2008 and I will keep you all informed as information becomes available.

:hehehe: Jim :hehehe:
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Jim: We are locked in with the Gardens for November 15 & 16;; sorry...
 
Uhhhhh.. I like my free shirts and wear them with pride (the few that I have).:hehehe:

:hmm: I do like a good beach towel too though. :thumbsup:
 
Curious

Yellow said:
Yes I have been to both, I like the Cypress Gardens show but I still like Silver springs better :yesnod:
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What is it about the Silver Springs show that you like better than the Cypress Show? Is it the actual show itself or the venue? I've never been to the SS show so I have no comparision. This year at the Cypress show on top of the Saturday nite welcome party (free food & beer!) we are having a parade thru Winter Haven and on Sunday in the park will be the Coasters and the Drifters! :dancer01:
 
Pres712 said:
What is it about the Silver Springs show that you like better than the Cypress Show? Is it the actual show itself or the venue? I've never been to the SS show so I have no comparision. This year at the Cypress show on top of the Saturday nite welcome party (free food & beer!) we are having a parade thru Winter Haven and on Sunday in the park will be the Coasters and the Drifters! :dancer01:
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It is hard to separate the show from the venue as since they make each other.

This is my experience with Silver Springs: The Tree cover at Silver Springs cannot be beat. Some of the animals are right there, you can also enjoy the concerts and sit far enough away where you can still hear yourself think. The park is just a laid back park, with the nice glass bottom boats, and more animals.

This is my experience with Cypress Gardens: there are ok rides and there is the ski show and that is about it. I went 2 years ago and they just placed us by the bleachers, the park was right outside where we were parked, but it just felt to me they just placed us there. There was no shade by the cars (yes I realize car shows in parking lots have no shade, but that is expected.)The thing that hit me the most was that the Vettes were nowhere near any flowers (this being Cypress Gardens who are known for their Gardens)

Also I am not one who is into the night before partys or staying the night of the shows. With work schedules these cannot happen and this also turns a $30 show & 1 tank of gas into a $300-$500 weekend.

I live @ 2 hours from both of these shows, so 1 day is enough.
 
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