Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Not too sure what has happened got home with significantly lighter wallet, looking at various purchases, all of which fit me well which I suppose is a plus, still have a nagging, empty feeling that I didn't need any of this shit. that'll teach me for going shopping on a morphine derivative!

Sample Sale merchandise already appearing on the Bay by the looks of it.

Not surprised there were guys leaving the shop with 3 or 4 massive carrier bags!

I got there early and had a coffee. Not a great selection compared to previous sales - only jacket i saw was a random rain jacket a chap found at the bottom of a returns box.

Queue looked like a bastard as i left. Got some base layers, a PS jersey and a few bits and bobs. Also got some 3/4 bibs, but will return as they have the old nalini pad and i didn't really need them anyway.

That has to be one of the worst shopping experiences of my life.. BUT did manage to nab the last full team bib-shorts (3/4) and jersey combo ;)

Not too sure what has happened got home with significantly lighter wallet, looking at various purchases, all of which fit me well which I suppose is a plus, still have a nagging, empty feeling that I didn't need any of this shit. that'll teach me for going shopping on a morphine derivative!

If you've genuinely overstocked on XXL stuff let me know :-)

Not surprised there were guys leaving the shop with 3 or 4 massive carrier bags!

How much will this stuff actually net them though? Big profits?

Not big profits...

A winter hat that costs £10 at the sale could fetch £25 on ebay
(maybe £30+ if someone's desperate enough)
minus fees you could comfortably double your outlay
but there's a risk you won't of course
and if the "market" is flooded with 'em the price will probably do down

plus there's the considerable queuing time, hassle, travel, time to list on ebay etc...
that isn't in this equation

That was a bit stressful they did not have any jackets of any kind that I could find, loads of gloves & Jerseys mostly in xxl.
still managed to blow too much cash, Mrs harrong is getting a full body massage as payback.

Popped along on my lunch break, queued for no longer than ten mins and picked up a couple of nice jerseys. Cash for the till is a great tip, ta.

That was a bit stressful they did not have any jackets of any kind that I could find, loads of gloves & Jerseys mostly in xxl.
still managed to blow too much cash, Mrs harrong is getting a full body massage as payback.

That makes me sad.
Thanks for the recon. I'm only free now.

Decent. Got down early and was in before 10. Difficult to find mens small but got a couple of Country Jersys, a LS baselayer, some 3/4 bibs, black grand tour mitts and the PS cap I wanted for a tenner (plus a boatload of socks). There was a stack of the shoddy PS jerseys etc but also plenty of bargains for actual cycling. Saw a lucky chap cop a grey rain jacket but no other jackets today that I could see. If you're massive then you'll be sorted for gillets.

Also saw the friendly girl with the silver Bob with pink tape (don't know your name sorry)

anyone want to get me some small bib shorts, I would be much obliged

Should have looked harder for shorts / bibs. Ach well.

That was a bit stressful they did not have any jackets of any kind that I could find, loads of gloves & Jerseys mostly in xxl.
still managed to blow too much cash, Mrs harrong is getting a full body massage as payback.

Cheers for the gloves John. Enjoy the Cigars :-)

Never worn so much pink and black! Lovlyjubbly! :)

what's the queue situation like at the moment?

what's the queue situation like at the moment?

Bout 15-20 long by the time I left an hour ago

No queue when I left 20 minutes ago. Lots of gloves/mitts/hats along with club jerseys and country jerseys and trousers. Fair number of merino tops. Baselayers mostly gone.

Will it be on tomorrow morning guys? Guys??

And girls.

And cars. Cars and girls, and guys.

Yes, there will be dogging fo sho.

I'm playing spot the raphaelites around town on the way to critical mass. Loads of shiny new caps being sported....

There's no queue at all.