Gold-en chance missed but Swap Shopper goes on

10:52am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

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IT looked like I was about to complete my Swap Shopper mission this week - but my hopes have been dashed.

It's been a crazy few days in my little swap world. I've been put through the wringer and taken on an emotional rollercoaster - but now I'm back to where I was at this time last week.

The good news for all of you is the great Tony Hadley meet experience is still available.

I had a swap in place, a trade that would settle my challenge. A Tony Hadley superfan had made me an offer - the full £1,000 for charity in exchange for the chance to see her hero in concert and meet him.

With this lady being in America, arrangements were going to be complicated but it seemed to be a done deal, or so I thought.

The lady has had to pull out though. Alas, it just wasn't meant to be this time.

I was stunned when the offer came in and I'm a little deflated now it's fallen through - I was certainly brought down to Earth with a bump.

But the upshot is my quest to find a swapper for the chance to hang out with Tony Hadley is still very much on.

I'm still determined to make the best possible trade for what I consider to be a fantastic opportunity for two people to spend time with a celebrity who clearly still has many fans out there.

To recap, what's on offer is: Two tickets to see Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley in concert at the Shepherds Bush Empire, London, on November 27 - plus the chance to attend the sound check before the show, meet Tony and have a drink with him.

All offers will be considered though I still feel the successful one will need to be very impressive considering what's being offered.

Email me at sbull@london.newsquest.co.uk or call 01689 885713.

I hope take two of swapping the Tony treat leads to a trade taking place.