NEC Update

Well, we're on our way home, all a little tired, spent out but very happy.  There were a few bargains to be had, I got quite a few of the Tattered Lace dies I had wanted, including the recent Art Deco one's they had bought out, and at three dies for the price of two, they were a very good buy.
Create and Craft were also offering a goody bag for £20 with the contents worth £150. I didn't get one but a couple of ladies on the coach did, but haven't opened them yet. So I was wondering, if you got one, what was in the bag, and do you think it was a bargain I should have gone for?
The number of exhibitors have definitely diminished over the years and, speaking to one of them today, I can understand why.  With the cost of having a stand, travel for your stock and staff, and overnight accommodation for four nights for yourself and your staff, you have to sell quite a lot to make it worth your while.  Some were of the opinion that they will just break even and may not do it again next year.
Sadly, that's bad news for us shoppers, but you can understand where they are coming from. Everybody is feeling a little less well off and probably being more careful with how they spend their money - although when you saw the activity on some of the stalls, this didn't always seem to be the case!
There were a few things I had on my wish list I didn't get, and lots of things that made it into my bag which weren't on my list! The good news is I still have some money left, so I can order the stuff I didn't get online and eagerly await the postman to bring them to me!