Eckler's 25th Corvette Reunion!
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St. Jude Donor '11
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I do not work for Ecklers so there for I have nothing to gain, but here is the link http://www.ecklers.com/reunion.asp? to the actual show information. It clearly states that the O-site registration opens at 12 - 4 (space permitting). This show was a sellout, so therefore there would be no cars there at 12 pm. Show car parking was not until 3 pm. This earlier show car parking was for those coming a long distance, or for those that simply want to get there the day before the main show. I did not arrive until about 9:15 on Saturday, so I cannot say for sure, but I bet the majority of the cars arrived on Saturday.
Again I do not believe that Ecklers is trying to pull anything here, except to state that the main show and judging was to be on Saturday.
It is to bad you feel like you drove down here for nothing, but the show on Saturday was a huge success. The place was packed with people and truly great cars on display as you can see from the photo's I posted earlier.. You missed a great show.
Again I do not believe that Ecklers is trying to pull anything here, except to state that the main show and judging was to be on Saturday.
It is to bad you feel like you drove down here for nothing, but the show on Saturday was a huge success. The place was packed with people and truly great cars on display as you can see from the photo's I posted earlier.. You missed a great show.
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Fine BeeGee, then you tell me, who has a bigger reason to falsify their account of the "show"? Me or a guy that has been with Ecklers for 19 years and on the ecklers show team?
I was there at NOON on Friday. Your advertisements said the show was for TWO days, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. I chose to come Friday. When I got there at noon, your booth wasn't there, there were only five or six vendors there and eight cars. I NEVER said or implied that more did not show later, although you have consistently avoided the issue on time.
If you only wanted the show to run for Saturday, then your ads should've said that. If you say it's going to be open at 11:00 on Friday, then I shouldn't come there at noon to see eight cars, one of which hadn't even been washed, a half-dozen vendors and you nowhere around.
I don't work for Ecklers, I don't work for your competition. I am not a disgruntled customer with an axe to grind. My ONLY motivation here was to warn my fellow members not to travel all the way to Orlando expecting to see a good show.
We have already established what YOUR motivation here is, so don't start questioning MY credibility. I'm not the one collecting a paycheck from them.
I was there at NOON on Friday. Your advertisements said the show was for TWO days, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. I chose to come Friday. When I got there at noon, your booth wasn't there, there were only five or six vendors there and eight cars. I NEVER said or implied that more did not show later, although you have consistently avoided the issue on time.
If you only wanted the show to run for Saturday, then your ads should've said that. If you say it's going to be open at 11:00 on Friday, then I shouldn't come there at noon to see eight cars, one of which hadn't even been washed, a half-dozen vendors and you nowhere around.
I don't work for Ecklers, I don't work for your competition. I am not a disgruntled customer with an axe to grind. My ONLY motivation here was to warn my fellow members not to travel all the way to Orlando expecting to see a good show.
We have already established what YOUR motivation here is, so don't start questioning MY credibility. I'm not the one collecting a paycheck from them.
Click on our add, and read the Reunion information. PLEASE "Copy & Paste" any information you find there, as to bolster your claim as to the "Car Show" starting by 11am. as you have stated. The show cars didn't even have to be there until Saturday! Clearly stated in our add.
Two things YOU need to do: First. Get a new watch, as your seems not to keep time very well. Second: Don't post false information on an open forum. By doing so is not only unfair, but unethical as well.
Case closed.
The link to our add for our 29th reunion below.
http://www.ecklers.com/reunion.asp?
Schedule of Events
-- Friday, March 7th --
8 am - 5 pm Show Discounts & Specials
Manufacturer’s Midway
3 pm - 5 pm Show Car Parking
12 - 4 pm On-site Registration - $30 (Space Permitting)
5:30 pm FREE Dinner with Laggoonz
(Reservations Required)
-- Saturday, March 8th --
6:30 am – 10 am Show Car Parking (This means all cars to be shown will be parked by 10am on Saturday)
8 am – 5 pm Show Discounts & Specials
Manufacturer’s Midway
9 am – 2 pm Scratch & Dent Sale
10:15 am Owner’s Meeting and Stop Clean
10:30 am Judges’ Meeting
10:45 am Judging Begins
4 pm Awards Presentation
Cherish your Hopes...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
I do not work for Ecklers so there for I have nothing to gain, but here is the link http://www.ecklers.com/reunion.asp? to the actual show information. It clearly states that the O-site registration opens at 12 - 4 (space permitting). This show was a sellout, so therefore there would be no cars there at 12 pm. Show car parking was not until 3 pm. This earlier show car parking was for those coming a long distance, or for those that simply want to get there the day before the main show. I did not arrive until about 9:15 on Saturday, so I cannot say for sure, but I bet the majority of the cars arrived on Saturday.
Again I do not believe that Ecklers is trying to pull anything here, except to state that the main show and judging was to be on Saturday.
It is to bad you feel like you drove down here for nothing, but the show on Saturday was a huge success. The place was packed with people and truly great cars on display as you can see from the photo's I posted earlier.. You missed a great show.
Again I do not believe that Ecklers is trying to pull anything here, except to state that the main show and judging was to be on Saturday.
It is to bad you feel like you drove down here for nothing, but the show on Saturday was a huge success. The place was packed with people and truly great cars on display as you can see from the photo's I posted earlier.. You missed a great show.
...actually thats the deal...
In fact the reason parking was available was so that those who drive in from out of town would have a place to park and could even leave their vettes with security for the evening!!
I have never been a part of the previos day activities...
...but most every has known that Friday was a setup and organize the locale for Saturdays festivities... It is Judgement Day!
...again ...there was a great turn out.
Sorry you were not able to see the main event.
...and I hope to see you at the 30th reunion next Spring in Titusville on Saturday...
peace
Stu
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I guess you can't please everyone. I was there with my son and had a great time. Alot of foot traffic and alot on friendly people, great food and a great Hotel (Celebration Hotel) and like the one person said lot's of things for the ladies to do. We were told at the awards meeting that there were 301 cars entered.
Yes I would like to see the swap meet return.
It WILL be at Ecklers next year!
Oh yea, we got third place in Modified I!
Don
Yes I would like to see the swap meet return.
It WILL be at Ecklers next year!
Oh yea, we got third place in Modified I!
Don
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St. Jude Donor '11
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I guess you can't please everyone. I was there with my son and had a great time. Alot of foot traffic and alot on friendly people, great food and a great Hotel (Celebration Hotel) and like the one person said lot's of things for the ladies to do. We were told at the awards meeting that there were 301 cars entered.
Yes I would like to see the swap meet return.
It WILL be at Ecklers next year!
Oh yea, we got third place in Modified I!
Don
Yes I would like to see the swap meet return.
It WILL be at Ecklers next year!
Oh yea, we got third place in Modified I!
Don
Congrates on the third place. I took third in my class also.
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My wife and I were at the Eckler's Reunion on Friday. There were on a few Corvettes and vendors....a little dissapointed.
Went back on Saturday and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
Great to see so many Corvettes as ours is still in hibernation. Great show.
Went back on Saturday and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
Great to see so many Corvettes as ours is still in hibernation. Great show.
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St. Jude Donor '11
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I left by list of items I want to get at the show, But I called today and was able to order everthing and then some thanks to the gift certificate I received at the show. I got the 10% off and the free shipimg. It will ship tomorrow and I should have it on Monday. Thanks GEEBEE711.
Yes we had a great time the third place simply made it better. I went to enjoy the event and meet some new people, which I did.
Yes we had a great time the third place simply made it better. I went to enjoy the event and meet some new people, which I did.
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WAS THE PITS!
I went there yesterday morning! There were EIGHT, count 'em, EIGHT "show" Corvettes. One of them was a black C5 z06 that hadn't even been washed. There was dirty spray behind the front wheels where it hadn't even been cleaned.
There were a total of five vendor booths, only one of which had stuff just for Corvettes (wheels). All the rest were "generic" vendors selling stuff like carpeting and bras.
I've seen better shows at the local Corvette Club monthly meeting. What a complete waste of a trip.
I went there yesterday morning! There were EIGHT, count 'em, EIGHT "show" Corvettes. One of them was a black C5 z06 that hadn't even been washed. There was dirty spray behind the front wheels where it hadn't even been cleaned.
There were a total of five vendor booths, only one of which had stuff just for Corvettes (wheels). All the rest were "generic" vendors selling stuff like carpeting and bras.
I've seen better shows at the local Corvette Club monthly meeting. What a complete waste of a trip.
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From: USAF 1971-1977 Det 15, 43RD ARRS
I left by list of items I want to get at the show, But I called today and was able to order everthing and then some thanks to the gift certificate I received at the show. I got the 10% off and the free shipimg. It will ship tomorrow and I should have it on Monday. Thanks GEEBEE711.
Yes we had a great time the third place simply made it better. I went to enjoy the event and meet some new people, which I did.
Yes we had a great time the third place simply made it better. I went to enjoy the event and meet some new people, which I did.
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Looks like a fun time to me, Sure looks like more than 8 cars too.. I'd prefer to see it back in Titusville as well though...
~Maverick
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