BXC Stand - NEC 15-18 Nov 2013 - Exhibitors announced!

[Caffiend]

Both received/acknowledged, cheers guys.

We now have more than we need to pay NEC insurance and I'll make up the difference to full year as I consider it's worth taking the risk that we might not use it - as hopefully that risk is low: 2-3 other shows have been suggested already. Mark, please would you e-mail the details of the Adrian Flux quote and I'll call 'em tomorrow and pay - thanks.

Anyone who wanted to donate, but couldn't do so at this time - all future donations still gratefully received, let's see if we can get that carpet - thanks.

[Paul296]

carpet

[mds141]

Adrian Flux PL quote forwarded to Sandre.

[Tim Leech]

Adrian Flux PL quote forwarded to Sandre.

Personally I wouldnt give AF a penny of my money! worst customer service Ive had.

[mds141]

Unfortunately they're one of a very finite number of companies offering PL insurance to small car clubs/organisations. They do have a dedicated team specifically for this purpose and going by the individuals I've spoken to, they seem more than competent. Time will tell however.

[Jaba]

Sandre, please PM me your bank details so I can do a transfer as I don't want to waste money on Paypal's industry leading transaction charges when a BACS transfer costs nowt.
L'avare.

[mat_fenwick]

I'm confused - if I make a payment on Paypal using the family and friends option, there are no charges (although the business transaction option is quite steep!). Yet quite a few people say there are charges on all their transactions! Am I in the minority here?

[hilarystone]

If you make it as personal payment and it either directly comes from your bank account or from a Paypal balance there are no charges...

[mds141]

/\ As Hilary has stated. No charges if sending money as gift etc, so long as it's a bank transfer or the funds are coming out of a PayPal balance.

If using a linked debit/credit card then charges ARE applicable.

It is slightly confusing, but once you've done it a few times "all becomes clear".
*Confucious*

( I think ) although whether he actually used PayPal is a slightly contentious subject.

[citsncycles]

I'll be sending a contribution this afternoon once I've sorted the major disaster that's work today!

[Jaba]

Well I sold a few BX bits recently and found that Paypal helped themselves to a generous chunk of the funds which resulted in me receiving less than the asking price on some of the items. On others I received the full amount.

If there is a way that both seller and buyer pay no charges as suggested above then that is good.
But Paypal are a bank owned by eBay so are in a monopolistic position and I would rather not use their services when they are avoidable even if they are free.

[citsncycles]

Contribution sent!

[Caffiend]

Right, think I have acknowledged everyone's donations now, please let me know if you haven't heard back from me - and apologies if this is the case.

Thank you very much to everyone who has donated so far - we covered the insurance even before I chipped in and are well on the way to carpet - any more most gratefully received and we can promise they'll go to good use to put the BXs' best wheels forward

Please may I just remind everyone to select the 'Sending money to family & friends' option on Paypal though, as we have incurred a couple of fees in recent months (T-shirt payments, etc, which I've covered, they've been pennies, but it hurts my principles as we're non profit-making). If you're paying by debit/credit card, we will incur a charge "whatever" it is, so direct bank transfer (or cheque to me if you haven't got a Paypal account) would be better - thanks very much.

[Caffiend]

Additional: discounted tickets Sat & Sun for club members only - see 'Anything Else' forum for details (you need to be logged in).

[Paul296]

carpet