My first National Brick Event in Plymouth

My first National Brick Event in Plymouth - Selling my Lego sets

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2 ай бұрын

I've been to a few different Lego fairs and events over the past few year, however this is the first time that I have been to a National Brick Event.
I only found out that I was going to this event on the Monday so I've not had too much time to prepare, however by Friday evening, my car was fully packed with Lego sets and off I set on the 3 hours trip to Plymouth in Devon, for an overnight hotel stay, ready for the event on the Saturday morning, June 8th 2024.
Video includes me setting up at the event, taking a good look around at some of the other traders stalls and at the many displays and models that were on show, as well as updates on how the show went.
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@NationalBrickEvents Ай бұрын

It was great having you at our event Iain! Looking forward to seeing you again in Northampton!

@iainsbricks Ай бұрын

Thank you for looking after me so well. Looking forward to Northampton

@jaigarcia2507 Ай бұрын

Hope to see you soon 🎉

@mickrhodes6898 Ай бұрын

I managed to do my first event as a trader this weekend. Exeter put additional tables on. Thanks for giving me contact details for the brick festival. It was comfortably busy, too. I learnt a lot from it. I have the bug, and seeing as I have lots to sell, I'm hoping to get a table at more events in the future. It's very hard getting tables at present. Thanks for your videos and advice. Greatly appreciated 🏆

@iainsbricks Ай бұрын

Hi Mick. Good to hear that your first event went well. Sounds like you have lots of great sets to sell on. Hopefully the application process for BF will become easier in the future.

@mickrhodes6898 Ай бұрын

@iainsbricks I have tried to make contact with NBE and Brighton brick show about potential spaces going forward . Good luck with your future shows

@minifignick938 2 ай бұрын

My first time displaying at a NBE show and I really enjoyed the day. Great to meet you and thanks for showing my displays.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick. I loved the things you had on display

@markwillis2800 2 ай бұрын

Looks better than the so-called "national brick festival" held at the Birmingham NEC a couple of weeks ago.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it was a 100 times better than the Brick Fest Live event that I went to at Milton Keynes and that was then held in Birmingham NEC at the end of May.

@MrEast111 Ай бұрын

Great vid Iain! 😄

@iainsbricks Ай бұрын

Thank you

@carllong4628 2 ай бұрын

Great video and the NBE shows look well set out for a good day out

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Carl. Yes, I really enjoyed my first NBE. Definitely worth a visit

@simonmoss101 2 ай бұрын

It’s really difficult to predict how many people will turn up for an event especially a new one for the area. I guess it’s down to how well advertised it is. The “early” bird certainly knew it was on but didn’t bring any money with him 😂

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, not all events are going to be mega busy like Souwas for me in April, bit it was still a reasonably successful day.

@gibbogabbo8586 2 ай бұрын

National Brick Events are so much better than Brick festivals from a customer experience, a lot more to do for the entry price. I also know someone that has displayed at both and he said he got treated so much better at National Brick

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

I was looked after really well by the NBE organisers. I was really impressed at the activities available and some of the models and displays were fantastic.

@NationalBrickEvents Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@christophery8927 2 ай бұрын

Nice. Good fun to see. And I don’t have to leave the house!

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Christopher.

@raffikirschner 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos, keep it up!

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thank You. Much appreciated

@kathrynliddy1558 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video 👍

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kathryn. Much appreciated

@jedibrick2937 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian . Fingers crossed you did well . Safe trip back . Matt from Dorset

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt. I've had better Festivals sales wise, but it was still definitely worth going

@jamiesworld1690 2 ай бұрын

Awesome was it busy Plus snyone at these events intoxicated

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

No, it wasn't particularly busy, but there were enough people to make the trip worthwhile. Never seen anyone intoxicated, but I'm sure staff would ask them to leave if they were.

@leeshurmer7063 Ай бұрын

Finally caught up on this one!! So overall opinion then, compared to Brick Festivals? Interested to know!! That said looks like this was well organised and spaced out well … might have to have a look into these ones!! 👍

@iainsbricks Ай бұрын

Hi Lee. Both NBE and BF do a great job at organising these events, so it would be unfair to compare them against each other. The Plymouth NBE was very well run and despite a slightly lower footfall than some of the events I've been to recently, it was still good fun and my sales were still good. I would definitely recommend both organisations to anyone who has Lego to sell.

@leeshurmer7063 Ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks Cheers for the info and your opinion buddy, appreciate it!! Time to start looking at some of these events then!! 👍

@valenteproductions 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant video mate! Would love to go to one of these Brick Festivals! Most are quite far from me D:

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Which area do you live?

@valenteproductions 2 ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks I think closest to me is the Milton Keynes one. Around an hour away from where i live. But i think the next one in Milton Keynes is a while away

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

@@valenteproductions Have a look at the National Brick Events website and also the Brick Festival website as they both have a good variety of different shows at various locations coming up later in the year.

@the-lost-bricks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the shout out

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

No problem

@the-lost-bricks 2 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

You too Rob

@tromakid843 2 ай бұрын

Wayne Rooney is the new manager of Plymouth.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, although I didn't see him at at the Brick Event 🤣

@binkieboy2340 2 ай бұрын

Does any of your merchandise ever get stolen during these events?

@jamiesworld1690 2 ай бұрын

If u turn yiir back then absolutely

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Touch wood, but I've not had anything taken yet, but I know it can happen.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

@@jamiesworld1690 I'm always watching my table

@langserv 2 ай бұрын

Keep your eyes peeled!

@binkieboy2340 Ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks Thanks for the reply!

@aliciapozzo9947 2 ай бұрын

you should build something and display it at one of the shows, it does not have to be big.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

I have thought about that, but I tend not to be much of a moc builder

@aliciapozzo9947 2 ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks I am not either, but our lego group made some minifig habitats to display at a brickfair, you have the space minifigs, you could do that.

@BarryFrancis 2 ай бұрын

I noticed you changed the introduction, no “So, I’m outside the…” was this the fault of Tyrone/Snoop Loves Bricks doing the compilation at the start of his video interview with you making you aware how often you start your videos with it? I liked the Joker mosaic, I couldn’t do that because I haven’t got the patience. Also it would take me twice as long to build it because I would want the Lego logo on the studs to all point the same way. Looking forward to your video of the break down of how the day went.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Barry. Yes, Tyrone's video made me very aware not to say 'I'm Outside ' The Joker mosaic looked amazing. I'll hopefully do a round up video later in the week.

@BarryFrancis 2 ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks, I personally think that you should carry on saying “I’m outside” in your videos, at this point it has almost become a catchphrase of yours.

@snooplovesbricks Ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks ops sorry my montage was done with love a sort of homage to you and the so im outside bit was to show everyone how much you travel for lego ..lets hope you dont watch the start of part two and three ;p lol hehe

@garethsmith2250 2 ай бұрын

Where are those pesky Storm Troopers

@the-lost-bricks 2 ай бұрын

They be around on video later or tommorow 😂

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

They were there. Really great that they have them walking round all day, taking photographs with everyone.

@martazedbricks 2 ай бұрын

Tickets, accommodation, tables etc all about money... just wondering about profit from this kind of event.

@iainsbricks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, despite the lower than usual takings for me, and the hotel costs, I've still made a profit at the event. Still need to work out the exact amount, but it's all definitely been worth it.

@martazedbricks 2 ай бұрын

@@iainsbricks Glad to hear that ♥️ thanks for sharing